Selector Mechanism Overview, Through 02.09

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WARNING:

Move the selector lever into the >>P<< position and set the parking brake before working with the engine running.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Mechanism Overview, Through 02.09

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Selector Handle with Cover
- Do not remove the handle unnecessarily. For emergency release, only the cover must be removed. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER MANUAL RELEASE .
- Pull the button out past its pressure point before removing the handle. Secure the button with a cable tie or some suitable wire. This prevents the button from being pushed back into the handle accidentally.
Selector Mechanism
- With the shift lock solenoid -N110-
- Emergency release, refer to SELECTOR LEVER MANUAL RELEASE .
- Removing and installing:
  -- Remove the center bracket.
  
  -- Remove the cable from the transmission. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, THROUGH 02.09 .
  
  -- Separate or remove the exhaust system, if necessary. Refer to one of the following:
  
  For diesel engines, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  
  For gas engines, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
  
  -- Remove the heat shield under the selector mechanism.
  
  -- Adjust the selector lever cable after installing. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .
Spring and Bolt
- 3 Nm
Pin
- Do not lubricate
- Removing, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, THROUGH 02.09 .
Retaining Plate
- Always replace after removing.
Nut
- 9 Nm
- Quantity: 4
Selector Housing
- With seal
Adjusting Bolt
- 13 Nm
Lock Washer
- Always replace after removing.
Lock Washer
- Always replace after removing.
Selector Lever Cable
- The cable is not lubricated.
- Removing and installing, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, THROUGH 02.09 .
- Checking, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .
- Adjusting, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .
Nut
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 4