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Shifter ASMT: Description and Operation






Selector Mechanism Overview, through 02.09


Move the selector lever into the "P" position and set the parking brake before working with the engine running.






1 Selector Handle with Cover

Do not remove the handle unnecessarily. For emergency release, only the cover must be removed. Refer to => [ Selector Lever, Manual Release ] Procedures.

Button in the side: Pull the button out of the handle just far enough until there is a small gap between the handle and the button. The button will lock in this position once it is released. Prevent the button from being pressed in using a cable tie or wire.

Button in the front: do not push the button in. Should the button get pushed in, then bring it back to the installed position. Refer to => [ Handle Button, Moving Into the Installed Position ] Service and Repair.

2 Selector Lever Mechanism

With the shift lock solenoid (N110).

Emergency release, refer to => [ Selector Lever, Manual Release ] Procedures.

Removing and installing:

- Remove the center bracket.

- Remove the cable from the transmission and from the selector mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, through 02.09 ] Selector Lever Cable, through 02.09.

- If necessary: Disconnect or remove the exhaust system components.

- Remove the heat shield under the vehicle.

- Adjust the selector lever cable after installing. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

3 Bolt with Spring

3 Nm

4 Pin

Removing, refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, through 02.09 ] Selector Lever Cable, through 02.09.

Do not lubricate.

5 Retainer Plate

Always replace after removing.

6 Nut

9 Nm.

Quantity: 4

7 Selector Housing

With seal.

8 Selector Lever Cable

Do not grease the cable.

Removing and installing, refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, through 02.09 ] Selector Lever Cable, through 02.09.

Checking, refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Checking ] Selector Lever Cable, Checking.

Adjusting, refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

9 Lock Washer

Always replace after removing

10 Lock Washer

Always replace after removing.

11 Nut

8 Nm.

Quantity: 4