Selector Mechanism, Performing Emergency Release

NOTE:

It is not possible to move the selector lever out of "P" if the battery is disconnected or if it is discharged.

The Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- will cancel out the lock when the emergency release is activated.

Vehicles with Ashtray

Fig 1: Prying Off Cover Cap In Ashtray Housing Using Screwdriver

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-- Remove front ashtray insert.

-- Pry off the cap inside the ashtray housing -arrow-.

Vehicles without Ashtray

Fig 2: Identifying Cover -1-, Tabs -2-, And Openings In Storage Compartment -3-

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-- Carefully remove the storage compartment trim -1- upward.

NOTE:

Lift the trim just far enough until the opening -arrow- for the emergency release lever is accessible.

Ignore -2 and 3-.

All Vehicles

Fig 3: Pressing On Manual Release Lever Using A Screwdriver And Simultaneously Shift Selector Lever Out Of Position

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-- Push the emergency release lever -arrow-, for example, with a screwdriver, and at the same time move the selector lever out of "P".

NOTE:

The screwdriver will be guided through the funnel -1- to the emergency release lever.

Fig 4: Emergency Release Lever And Guide

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Ignore -arrow-.

Vehicles without Ashtray

Fig 5: Identifying Cover -1-, Tabs -2-, And Openings In Storage Compartment -3-

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-- Press the tabs -2- into the openings in the storage compartment -3- until the lock.