Shift Interlock Switch: Service and Repair

Interlock microswitch onto castellated plate.

Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove gear selector head and illumination panel.






3. Disconnect electrical multiplug.
4. Remove screws and lift gear selector mechanism above housing.
5. Remove screws from microswitch support bracket.







6. Remove screws and separate side cover from housing.
7. Disconnect wiring microswitch to multiplug.
8. Remove 3 clips as shown.
9. Slide trunnion forward and remove gear selector arm.







10. Remove bolts securing coxcomb.
11. Remove microswitch retaining clip and microswitch.

Refit
12. Reverse removal procedure, correctly positioning microswitch.
13. Apply Loctite 242E to castellated plate bolts. Tighten to 9 Nm.
14. Grease all moving parts of gear selector mechanism. Use Rocol E1A or equivalent grease.
15. Apply Silcoset 152 sealant or equivalent and fit side cover to housing.

Interlock microswitch onto side cover

Remove
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Remove gear selector head and illumination panel.






3. Disconnect electrical multiplug.
4. Remove screws from microswitch support bracket.
5. Disconnect wiring microswitch to multiplug.

Refit
6. Reverse removal procedure. Correctly positioning microswitch.
7. Grease all moving parts of gear selector mechanism. Use Rocol E1A or equivalent grease.