Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch, Removing

-- Move the selector lever into "N".

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the engine cover with the air filter. Refer to AIR FILTER [For engine(s) DDSB, DDSA] or AIR FILTER [For engine(s) CDVB] or AIR FILTER [For engine(s) CPRA, CPKA] .

-- Remove the battery and the battery tray, if necessary. Refer to BATTERY .

-- Pry the selector lever cable -1- off the selector shaft lever -3- using a wrench -2-.

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CAUTION:

The retainers on the selector lever cable break very easily. The complete selector mechanism with selector lever cable must be replaced if one of the tabs breaks off.

-- Press the retainers in direction of -arrows- together carefully and remove the selector lever cable from the cable bracket.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Disconnect the connector from the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

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-- Remove the spring washer -2- and the lever -3- from the selector shaft -4-.

-- Bend back the hooks on the lock washer -2- using a screwdriver.

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-- Replace the lock washer if a hook breaks off.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

-- Remove the bolts -5-.

-- Remove the multifunction transmission range switch -4- and the washers -2- and -3- from the selector shaft -6-.