Removal
Removal the electrical connector retaining bracket (arrow) for the starter interlock switch and reversing lights on all models except models with the 722.4 transmission
A – gear shift rod;
B – gear selector lever;
C – electrical connector
Removal the screw securing the gear selector lever to the gearbox
Removal the gear selector lever from the gearbox
Removal the starter interlock switch and reverse lights from the gearbox
1. Remove the ground cable from the battery.
2. Apply the handbrake, then raise the front of the car and secure it on stands.
3. Release the bracket securing the electrical connector of the starter interlock switch and reverse lights (see Fig. Removing the Starter Interlock Switch and Reversing Light Electrical Connector Bracket on All Models Except Models with 722.4 Transmission).
4. Remove the bracket and disconnect the rod from the gear selector lever on the gearbox.
5. Using two screwdrivers and being careful, remove the electrical connector from the starter lock switch and reverse light switch.
6. Unscrew the screw and nut securing the lever and remove the lever from the gearbox (see fig. Removing the screw securing the gear selector lever to the gearbox, Removing the gear selector lever from the gearbox).
7. Remove the screws and the starter and reverse light interlock switch from the transmission (see Fig. Removing the starter interlock switch and reverse lights from the gearbox).
Installation and adjustment
Installing a 4mm drill bit into the hole in the starter lock switch and reverse light lever and reference
Location of screws for securing starter interlock switch and reverse lights
1. Install the starter and reverse light interlock switch in place, insert and tighten the screws without tightening them completely.
2. Install the gear selector lever on the gearbox so that the reference mark on the switch fits into the corresponding hole in the lever. Check that the gear selector lever is in position N. The position markings are on the gearbox housing. Secure the gear selector lever with the screw and nut.
3. Insert a drill bit or a 4mm diameter steel rod into the hole in the switch lever and reference. The steel rod should fit into the hole in the switch housing (see fig. Installing a 4 mm drill bit into the hole in the starter lock switch and reverse light lever and reference).
4. In this position, finally tighten the screws that secure the switch, then remove the drill or rod (see Fig. Location of screws for fastening the starter interlock switch and reversing lights).
5. Connect the rod to the gear selector lever and secure it with a bracket.
6. Connect the electrical connector to the switch and secure it with the bracket.
7. Lower the vehicle and connect the ground wire.
Models with gearbox 722.4
Removal
1. Open the hood and set it in a vertical position. Install a thin steel sheet on the engine compartment bulkhead to protect the bulkhead during further work.
2. Apply the handbrake, then raise the front of the car and secure it on stands.
3. Release the rear section of the exhaust system from the rubber hangers and, using soft wire, tie the exhaust system 500 mm below its original position.
4. On models with an additional heater, be careful not to damage the coolant hose located at the rear of the engine compartment when performing further work.
5. Set the selector lever to position N.
6. Working underneath the vehicle, remove the mounting bracket and pull the linkage off the gear selector lever.
7. Unscrew and remove the exhaust system mounting bracket from the gearbox.
8. Place a jack with a wooden block under the rear support of the power unit and raise the jack so that the weight of the power unit is supported by the jack.
9. Unscrew the rear powertrain support from the bottom of the vehicle.
10. Carefully lower the jack until the rear of the transmission is lowered to allow access to the starter interlock switch and reversing lights. When lowering the transmission, be careful not to damage any components located at the rear of the engine compartment.
11. Release the clip that secures the speedometer drive cable to the gearbox.
12. Rotate the locking bracket upward, then disconnect the electrical connector from the starter lock switch and reverse light switch.
13. Remove the two screws and remove the starter and reverse light interlock switch from the transmission.
Installation
A – Starter and reversing light interlock switch;
B – screws for fastening the switch;
C – drill diameter 4 mm
1. Install the starter and reverse light interlock switch on the gearbox so that the switch's reference is positioned in the corresponding hole in the lever (see picture). Check that the gear selector lever is in position N. The position markings are located on the gearbox housing.
2. Insert the shank of a drill bit or a 4mm diameter steel rod into the hole in the lever and guide and into the hole in the switch body.
3. Tighten the starter lock switch and reverse light mounting screws and remove the drill or steel rod.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the switch and secure it with the bracket.
5. Raise the transmission with a jack and bolt the rear powertrain support to the bottom of the car.
6. Install the exhaust system mounting bracket to the gearbox.
7. Reinstall the speedometer cable retainer.
8. Install the rod onto the gear selector lever and secure with a bracket.
9. Raise and secure the rear of the exhaust system with rubber hangers.
10. Lower the car onto its wheels and remove the thin sheet metal from the engine compartment bulkhead.