Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-, REMOVING, INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Move the selector lever into "P".

NOTE:

Place a clean cloth under the separating point to catch the escaping ATF.

Fig 2: Identifying ATF Pipes Bolts -1 And 2-, Bend Heat Shield -Arrow- Slightly Upward

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The illustration shows the installation position with the Driveshaft removed.

-- Remove the bolts -1 and 2- and the ATF pipes from the transmission.

-- Seal any open lines and connections with a clean plug from the Engine Bung SetVAS6122.

-- Bend the heat shield -arrow- slightly upward.

NOTE:

The illustration shows the installation position with the transmission removed.

Fig 3: Removing Multifunction Transmission Range Switch From Selector Shaft

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-- Remove the cap nut -5-.

-- Remove cover -4- from the selector shaft.

-- Carefully bend back the hooks on the lock washer -2- using a screwdriver.

NOTE:

If one hook breaks, then the lock washer must be replaced.

-- Remove the nut -3-, lock washer -2- and seals -1- from the selector shaft.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows B- and then remove the multifunction transmission range switch -arrow A- from the selector shaft.