Selector Lever Handle, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Trim Removal Wedge 3409

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-- Press the button on the electro-mechanical parking brake to activate it.

-- Move the selector lever into "N".

NOTE: Both the selector lever handle and the selector lever boot are removed.

-- Carefully pry out the selector lever boot on the side -arrows- with the Trim Removal Wedge 3409 or with a finger.

-- Remove the locking button from the selector lever handle -arrow- and secure it with a cable tie -A- or an assembly aid -B-, as illustrated.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Handle

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NOTE: The assembly aid -B- is already installed at the factory when a new handle is ordered. Remove the assembly aid only after the new handle is installed. This locking strap can be used again as an assist tool.

-- Fold the selector lever boot -2- upward and over the selector lever handle -3-.

Fig 3: Identifying Locking Ring And Markings

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-- Turn the locking ring all the way in direction of -arrow-. The markings -a- and -b- no longer line up.

-- Remove the selector lever handle and selector lever boot without touching the locking button -1-.