Shift Interlock Solenoid: Service and Repair

Shift lock solenoid -N110-, removing and installing, 01M, 4 Spd. A/T

Removing
- Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
- Disconnect battery ground strap.





- Push down sleeve -5- on selector lever handle with two screwdrivers.
- Pull selector lever handle off upward.
- Remove center console and extension.
- Remove locking cable form locking lever.
- Disconnect cable tie -1- form selector lever housing.

Note: Do not damage wiring!

- Pry retainer for connector -2- carefully out of selector lever housing with a screwdriver.





- Separate connectors -3- for shift lock solenoid and -4- for selector lever display.
- Release selector mechanism cover strip retaining lugs -6- (Qty. 4) by hand and pry off.
- Carefully pry off frame at four corners -7- and remove.

Note: Pay attention to contact spring for selector lever display!

- Remove locking segment (2 bolts).
- Place selector lever in position 1.
- Remove retaining bracket -8- (2 nuts).
- Remove solenoid securing bolts -9- (Qty. 2).
- Remove front selector mechanism securing nuts (Qty. 2).
- Raise vehicle.
- Separate exhaust system by loosening clamping sleeve.
- Remove tunnel heat shield front and rear.
- Remove selector mechanism rear securing bolts.
- Support selector mechanism from below.

Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

- With selector lever in position "1" remove solenoid with locking pin and spring from selector lever housing. Move selector lever back and forth slightly if necessary.

Installing
Installation is performed in the reverse order.
- Adjust locking cable.
- Check operation of the ignition key withdrawal lock.
- Check gear change mechanism.