Selector lever handle, removing and installing: Removing

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Shift selector lever into position "D".

Fig 1: Selector Lever Handle, Removing And Installing

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Turn sleeve - 1 - to left and push downward as far as stop.
Carefully pull switch - 2 - just enough out of selector lever knob - 3 - until a cable tie can be inserted between button and selector lever.

NOTE:

Do not remove button further under any circumstances, otherwise the selector lever knob will be damaged.

Secure button in pulled-out position using cable tie - arrow - as shown in illustration.
Remove selector lever knob upward.