Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-: Removing

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-- Move the selector lever into P.

-- Remove the front ashtray. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Ashtray

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Selector Mechanism Electrical Connectors And Removing Bolts

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NOTE:

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

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 -arrow-, slightly raise the front of the sealing cap -A- and hold it in that position.

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Mechanism

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NOTE:

This prevents the retaining tabs from engaging again.

-- Using a screwdriver, open the upper retaining tab -1- on the cover in the direction of the -arrow- over the bracket -B- and remove the cover -A- upward.

-- Disconnect the electrical connector on the shift lock solenoid -N110-.

-- Press the hooks -A- into the selector mechanism -arrow- and hold them in this position.

Fig 4: Pressing Retaining Hooks Into Shift Mechanism

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NOTE:

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

-- Tilt the shift lock solenoid in direction of -arrow- so that the ball head -1- comes out of the lever on the selector mechanism.

Fig 5: Shift Lock Solenoid N110

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-- Remove the shift lock solenoid.