Selector Lever Handle, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Unclipping Mounting Frame For Selector Lever Boot From Center Console

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-- Move the selector lever into "N".

NOTE:

Both the selector lever handle and the selector lever boot are removed.

-- Unclip the frame for the selector lever boot -1- and remove it from the center console -arrows-.

-- Secure the locking button in its pulled-out position with a cable tie -arrow-, as illustrated.

Fig 2: Securing Interlock Button In Pulled-Out Position Using A Cable

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-- Fold the selector lever boot -1- upward and over the selector lever handle -2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever Boot, Selector Lever Handle And Clamp

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-- Open the clamp -arrow- and remove both the selector lever handle and the selector lever boot without touching the locking button.