Plastic Relay Lever

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Fig 1: Removing Plastic Relay Lever

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To remove the relay lever, it is necessary to remove the cable retainer from the selector cable.

This prevents damage to the selector cable.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Cable Retainer From Selector Cable

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-- Pull the locking mechanism all the way forward in the -direction of arrow 1- and then unlock it to the left in -direction of arrow 2-.

-- Press the relay lever forward, in the -direction of arrow 3-.

Relay Lever with a Tab -arrow 1- (illustration N34-10889)

-- Press the tab -arrow 1- down to the stop and remove the relay lever together with the cable retainer. Move it in the operating direction when doing so.

Fig 3: Relay Lever/Cable Retainer Clip

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-- Remove the clip -arrow 1- and the relay lever together with the cable retainer.

Continuation for all

The cable retainer must be behind the tab -arrow 2-.

The cable retainer may only be removed with the relay lever removed. Refer to Fig 6.

For installing, lubricate the following areas very carefully.

Fig 4: Relay Lever Shaft Lubrication Area
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The relay lever shaft -A- -arrows-.
The transmission shift lever guide rail -B-, it fits onto the relay lever.

Fig 5: Transmission Shift Lever Guide Rail Lubrication Area
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The relay lever and transmission shift lever in the illustration may differ from the original part.

-- Press the cable retainer onto the relay lever, refer to Fig 7.

-- Install the relay lever together with the cable retainer as far as the stop.

The tab -arrow 1- secures the relay lever. (illustration N34-10889)
Make sure it engages securely.
The cable retainer must be behind the tab -arrow 2-. (illustration N34-11155)

Fig 6: Prying Selector Cable Retainer Out Of Plastic Relay Lever

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The relay lever is removed

-- Insert a flat blade screwdriver -A- between the bushing -B- and the relay lever.

Fig 7: Pressing On Cable Retainer

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The relay lever is removed
The cable retainer may only be installed at the bushing -arrow-.
The cable retainer must move freely on the relay lever.
It must be behind the tab -arrow 2- (see illustration N34-10889).