Selector Handle With Cover

For all handles, there is the possibility that the button can be pressed into the handle. Do not install the handle with the button pushed in.

-- Pull the button out beyond its press point before removing.

Fig 1: Handle With Button On Side

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-- Prevent the button from being pressed in with a cable tie or wire.

-- Remove the cover.

-- Push the sleeve upward and unlock the handle.

Fig 2: Disengaging Knob

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-- Lock the handle again after installing it. To do this, press the sleeve under the handle.

-- With the new handle, only the transportation safeguard has to be removed. The button is already in the installed position.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector From Cover

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-- Disconnect the connector from the cover.

-- Remove the handle upward.

-- Lock the handle again after installing it. Push the sleeve under the handle.

Vehicles with the button -arrow- on the front of the handle

Fig 4: Identifying Caution For Button

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The button -arrow- must not be pushed in when removing and installing the handle.

-- Should this happen, then unclip the handle trim and remove upward.

Fig 5: Identifying Handle Trim Unclipped Upward

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-- Press the small lever for the cable rod -arrow- into the groove before the handle is installed.