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Selector Lever Manual Release

Do not remove the handle.

-- Unclip the shift cover and hold it to the side.

-- Press the brake pedal or set the parking brake.

Vehicles through February 2009 

Fig 1: Identifying Leather Boot And Trim
GWWN34-11378

-- Press in on the yellow plastic piece -arrow- from the right to the left.

The lever can now be moved out of the "P" position.

Vehicles from March 2009 

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cover And Yellow Plastic Piece
GWWN34-11684

-- Push down on the yellow plastic piece -arrow- .

The lever can now be moved out of the "P" position.