Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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-- Move the selector lever into "P".

-- Remove the front ashtray or storage compartment. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE .

-- Loosen the nuts -1, 3, 5 and 6- a few turns but do not remove them completely.

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NOTE:

This lowers the shift mechanism function unit slightly for better accessibility.

Ignore -2 and 4- and -arrow-.

CAUTION:

The shift mechanism can be destroyed by broken clips, tabs or other objects.

Make sure no components or other objects fall into the shift mechanism. The shift mechanism must be replaced if that happens.

-- Open the retaining tabs -2 and 3- in the direction of the -arrows-, slightly raise the front of the sealing cap -A- and hold it in that position.

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NOTE:

This prevents the retaining tabs from engaging again.

-- Open the upper tab -1- in the direction of -arrow- above the bracket -B- and remove the cap -A-.

-- Disconnect the connector on the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-.

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-- Push the hook -A- in the direction of -arrow- and hold it in this position.

NOTE:

Replace the selector mechanism function unit if any of the hooks -A- are broken off.

-- Tilt the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- in the direction of -arrow- so that the ball rod -1- comes out of the lever on the selector mechanism.

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-- Remove the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-.