Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair

5 SPD. A/T 01L AWD

Shift Lock Solenoid Switch, removing and Installing
Removing
^ Remove shift mechanism.
^ Remove stop buffer from cable lever.
^ Shift to Tiptronic position and remove frame.
^ Move selector lever to "T.
^ Disengage lever for lock cable by lifting it from its mounting and remove from mounting bracket.
^ Press out bolt for locking pawl using drift.
^ Remove shift lock solenoid switch together with locking pawl upward.

Installing
^ Move selector lever to "P".
^ Install shift lock solenoid switch together with locking pawl from above into mounting bracket.
^ Carefully drive in bolt for locking pawl.
^ Check engagement of locking pawl in "P" and "N" of selector lever using a screwdriver.
^ Insert locking pawl into mounting bracket and lock it by feel in both mountings.
^ Check locking function of locking pawl: Locking pawl must engage in shift lever position "P" and must lock the selector lever.
^ Install frame on mounting bracket (ribbed side must face up) and install stop buffer in cable lever.
^ Install shift mechanism.