Selector Lever Handle

Short Description

There are different handles depending on the model.

The handle is removed together with the shift cover.

Removing

-- Move the selector lever into the "D" position.

Handle with the Button on the Side

Fig 1: Handle With Button On Side

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-- Pull the button out of the handle just far enough until there is a small gap between the handle and the button. The button locks when released.

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

Handle with the Button in the Front

Fig 2: Handle With Button In Front

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It is not necessary to pull out the button manually. The button locks in the installed position -arrow-. when the handle is removed.

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Fig 3: Disengaging Knob

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-- Remove the cover.

-- Disconnect the connector from the selector cover.

-- Pull the sleeve upward and unlock the handle.

-- Remove the handle from the selector lever without pushing the button.

NOTE:

Do not push the button once the handle has been removed, otherwise it will not be possible to reinstall the handle again.

Installing

-- Install in the reverse order of removal. Note the following:

The selector lever is in the "D" position.

Handle with the Button on the Side

Fig 4: Handle With Button On Side

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The button inside the handle is pulled out and is protected from getting pushed in again.

Handle with the Button in the Front

Fig 5: Identifying Caution For Button

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The button is in the installed position -arrow-.

If the button was pushed in by mistake, the installed position can be reset again.

-- Move the button into the installed position. Refer to HANDLE BUTTON, MOVING TO INSTALLED POSITION .

NOTE:

A new handle is delivered with an assembly aid. Pull out the assembly aid just prior to installation.

Fig 6: Identifying Direction To Pull Out Assembly Aid Just Prior To Installation

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-- Install the handle all the way onto the selector lever and lock it.

-- Push the sleeve down to lock it.

-- Press the button after installing it.

NOTE:

If the button stays in the handle after being pressed, this means it was installed incorrectly. If this happens, remove the handle again and move the button into the installed position again. Refer to HANDLE BUTTON, MOVING TO INSTALLED POSITION . Then reinstall the handle again.

Further installation is in the reverse order of removal.