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

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Fig 1: Identifying Ashtray

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-- Move the selector lever into "P".

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

-- Reposition the insulation mat -1- to disconnect connectors -arrows-.

Fig 2: Selector Lever Insulation Mat

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

Fig 3: Disconnecting Selector Mechanism Electrical Connectors And Removing Bolts

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NOTE:

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

Ignore items -2 and 4-.

Fig 4: Cap, Bracket And Tabs

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CAUTION:

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

Make sure no components or other objects fall into the selector mechanism. In this case, the selector mechanism must be replaced.

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

NOTE:

This prevents the retaining tabs from engaging again.

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

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

Fig 5: Pressing Retaining Hooks Into Shift Mechanism

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-- Press the hooks -A- into the selector mechanism -arrow- and hold them 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- out in direction of -arrow- so that the ball head -1- comes out of the lever on the selector mechanism.

Fig 6: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid N110

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-- Remove the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-.

NOTE:

When the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- cannot be removed as described here, completely remove nuts -1, 3, 5, and 6-, and lower the selector mechanism function.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Selector Mechanism Electrical Connectors And Removing Bolts

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