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

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-- Move the selector lever into "P".

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

Fig 1: Identifying 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: Identifying Selector Mechanism Bolts, Clips, Retainer Taps And Connector Locations

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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 -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 the direction of -arrow- over the bracket -B- and remove the cover -A- upward.

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

Fig 3: Cap, Bracket And Tabs

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NOTE:

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

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

Fig 4: Pressing Retaining Hooks Into Shift Mechanism

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

-- Remove the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-.

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid N110

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