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Selector Handle

For all handles, there is the possibility that the button can be pressed into the handle. Never install the handle when the button is pressed in.

-- Pull the button out beyond its pressure point before removing.

Fig 1: Pulling Button Past Pressure Point

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-- Prevent the button from being pressed in with a cable tie or wire.

-- Remove the cover.

-- Release the handle.

Fig 2: Disengaging Knob

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-- Lock the handle again after installing it.

-- Push the plastic piece under the handle.

-- In new handles, remove the transport protection after disengaging.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Connector From Cover

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-- Disconnect the connector from the cover.

-- Remove the handle upward.

Vehicles with the button -arrow- on the front of the handle

Fig 4: Identifying Caution For Button

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The button -arrow- must not be pushed in when removing and installing the handle.

-- Should this happen, then unclip the handle trim upward.

Fig 5: Identifying Handle Trim Unclipped Upward

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-- Press the small lever for cable rod -arrow- into groove before handle is installed.