AW55-50/51SN Transmission

Solenoid, back-up (reverse) inhibitor, replacing

Removal

Preparations
Remove the center console. See Center console, replacing Center Console, Replacing.




Disconnect the mechanical cable from the gear selector assembly.
To access the mechanical cable lock, put the gear selector in P
Remove the mechanical cable lock from the gear selector lever. Use pliers. Pull the lock out of the bushing.
Angle the mechanical cable out of the way.
Remove the mounting bracket for the solenoid.

Removing the solenoid




Press the connector out to the right out of the gear selector assembly.
Remove the insulation tape around the wiring. Pull the wiring out of the cut-out in the gear selector assembly.
Carefully pull the solenoid, with its wiring, out of the gear selector assembly. Angle the solenoid and pull the wiring until it cannot come out any further.
Disconnect the tab terminals.

Hint: Check that the positive and negative terminals are in the correct position on the solenoid.

Installing the solenoid




Connect the tab terminals.
Install the solenoid in the gear selector assembly cut-out. The tab terminals and the cable must be facing down in the gear selector assembly.
Secure the solenoid with the bracket.
Pull up the connector. Press the connector into place in the gear selector assembly.
Put the cable into the cut-out on the gear selector assembly.
Secure the wiring using insulation tape.

Finishing work




Install the mechanical cable lock onto the bushing on the mechanical cable.
Press the mechanical cable into place on the gear selector assembly.

Note! Check that the mechanical cable is secure.

Install the center console. See Center console, replacing Center Console, Replacing.