Shift Mechanism Function Unit, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Pressing Up Installation Frame -1- For Multimedia Control Head -Arrow-

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-- Remove the handle from the selector lever. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the installation frame with the Multimedia System Control Head -E380- -1-. Refer to Multimedia System Control Head -E380- INSTALLATION FRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 2: Connect Connector -1- To Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module

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-- Remove the noise insulation -2-.

-- Remove the front ashtray or front storage compartment. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY/FRONT COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and -1- and the center console bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws -1 To 3- And Front Screws -Arrows-

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-- Disconnect the connector -1-.

Fig 4: Electrical Connector -1- And Bolts

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-- Remove the four bolts -arrows-.

Fig 5: Bolts -Arrows-.

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NOTE:

The center console bracket is not shown in the illustration.

-- Tip the gearshift mechanism function unit and remove the center console bracket.

-- Press and hold the parking lock button -C-.

Fig 6: Identifying Selector Rod And Shift Selector Lever, Removal/Installation

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-- Pull the selector rod -B- up and move the selector lever in direction of -arrow- into "S".

NOTE:

Ignore -A-.

Selector mechanism is shown from the front in the illustration.

-- Lift the selector mechanism function unit.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Remove the clamping screw -1- through the top opening in the selector mechanism -arrow- using Socket And KeyT40031.

Fig 7: Identifying Set Screw -1, Opening In Selector Mechanism -Arrow-, Socket, And Key T40031

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-- Remove the locking plate -2- from the selector lever cable -1-.

Fig 8: Identifying Lock Washer & Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove selector mechanism function unit upward.