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Aug 13th, 2018, 08:49 | #1 |
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Auto shifter removal
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I have got a blind to replace the one I accidently broke when changing the bulb in the shifter mechanism. But how do I remove the shifter (1997 so rounded style not the old square one). I can't get access to replace the blind without removing it. I have looked online but can't find anything specific to the 940 auto. Thanks all |
Aug 13th, 2018, 22:31 | #2 |
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There are a couple of ways of tackling the job but I found the easiest was to raise the top cover enough to swap the blind strip over. It won't pass right over the shifter, but it will lift up just enough to access what you need. Remember to retrieve all the broken bits.
To release the cover you have to pull it forward or push it back off the little plastic hooks. It takes quite a bit of force to free it. |
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Aug 16th, 2018, 23:06 | #4 |
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I just replaced one this evening on one of my 940s. It has been broken since the cold weather in March. The cover came off remarkably easily by pushing forwards (towards the P) from the back (the 1 end) and lifting the back up first. Mine was made easier because there was a small crack in the plastic on the narrow piece in front of the shifter which made it possible to pull it further up than otherwise. Since this really doesn’t show when it’s all put together I’d be almost inclined to cut it there if it’s too much of a fiddle otherwise.
Things to note are that there is a little white piece in the blind strip that you have to transfer to the new one and the bit that holds this slides along a grove in the cover so that needs to be positioned carefully when you reinstall it. The part number for the blind strip is 3549927 for anyone looking for one. I have in the past repaired one by gluing it back together and reinforcing it with some thick clear plastic cut from a blister pack. Using clear plastic enables you to run it across the bit the light shines through. My repair has actually lasted longer than a new replacement on another car. |
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Aug 19th, 2018, 21:54 | #6 |
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It used to be possible to obtain a replacement for the “sticker” with the letters and numbers on. This enabled you to glue your broken plastic selector gate and then make it good. In theory, you could carefully cut a scrapyard replacement and then do the same thing, but I’ve never tried it. The approach I might one day take is to replace the whole selector mechanism which involves accessing the top of the gearbox from under the car. Mine doesn’t look that bad though.
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