Plastic Relay Lever

From 03.07 - relay lever is plastic

Fig 1: Identifying Tab On Cable Retainer From Selector Cable

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To remove the relay lever, it is necessary to remove the cable retainer from the selector cable.

This prevents damage to the selector cable.

Fig 2: Identifying Sequence To Disconnect Cable Retainer From Selector Cable

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-- Pull the locking mechanism all the way forward in the -direction of arrow 1- and then unlock it to the left in the -direction of arrow 2-.

-- Press the relay lever forward (in the -direction of arrow 3-).

Relay Lever with Tab:

-- Press the tab -arrow 1- (see Fig 1) down and remove the relay lever together with the cable retainer. Move it in the operating direction when doing so.

Fig 3: Identifying Tab Pressed Down To Remove Relay Lever Together With Cable Retainer

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Relay lever with clip -arrow 1-:

-- Remove the clip -arrow 1- and the relay lever together with the cable retainer.

Continuation for all Vehicles:

The cable retainer must be behind the tab -arrow 2-.

The cable retainer may only be removed with the relay lever removed. Refer to Fig 4.

NOTE:

Lubricate the bearing areas and sliding surfaces when installing.

-- Press the cable retainer onto the relay lever. Refer to Fig 5.

-- Install the relay lever together with the cable retainer as far as the stop.

Relay Lever with Tab:

The tab -arrow 1- secures the relay lever (see Fig 1).
Make sure it engages securely.
The cable retainer must be behind the tab -arrow 2- (see Fig 1).

Relay Lever with Clip:

The clip -arrow 1- secures the relay lever (see Fig 3).
Make sure the clips locks securely.
The cable retainer must be behind the tab -arrow 2-.

Removing the selector cable retainer from the plastic relay lever.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Cable Retainer Pried Out Of Plastic Relay Lever

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The relay lever is removed

-- Insert a flat-blade screwdriver -A- between the bushing -B- and the relay lever.

Installing the cable retainer

Fig 5: Identifying Direction To Press On Cable Retainer

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The relay lever is removed.
The cable retainer may only be installed at the bushing -arrow-.
The cable retainer must move freely on the relay lever.
It must be behind the tab -arrow 2- (see Fig 1).