Shift lock solenoid -N110-, removing and installing: Removing

• Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
• Disconnect battery ground strap.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Housing & Shift Lock Solenoid Components

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• Push down sleeve -5- on selector lever handle with two screwdrivers.
• Pull selector lever handle off upward.
• Remove center console and extension.

Refer to 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT

• Remove locking cable from locking lever. Refer to Figure .
• Disconnect cable tie -1- form selector lever housing.

• Pry retainer for connector -2- carefully out of selector lever housing with a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Housing & Shift Lock Solenoid Components

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• Separate connectors -3- for shift lock solenoid and -4- for selector lever display.

• Release selector mechanism cover strip retaining lugs -6- (Qty. 4) by hand and pry off.
• Carefully pry off frame at four corners -7- and remove.

• Remove locking segment (2 bolts).
• Place selector lever in position "1".
• Remove retaining bracket -8- (2 nuts).
• Remove solenoid securing bolts -9- (Qty. 2).

• Remove front selector mechanism securing nuts (Qty. 2).
• Raise vehicle.
• Separate exhaust system by loosening clamping sleeve.

Refer to 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AWD, AWW, AWP, 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): ALH, 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI PD ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE(S): BEW, 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 2V ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV, 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.8 LITER VR6 2V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE (S): AFP, 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.8 LITER VR6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BDF and 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.2 LITER VR6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): BJS ; Removing and installing parts of exhaust system.

• Remove tunnel heat shield front and rear.
• Remove selector mechanism rear securing bolts.
• Support selector mechanism from below.

• With selector lever in position "1" remove solenoid with locking pin and spring from selector lever housing. Move selector lever back and forth slightly if necessary.