Shift Unit Locking Pin

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Thrust PieceT10203

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Pin Removed From Shift Cover

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-- Remove the outer part of the locking pin.

-- Then carefully pry out the locking pin with a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Locking Pin Pressed In Into Shift Cover

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Installed position:

The mark -arrow- faces toward upper part of gear shift shaft.