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Repair S40 automatic shifter?

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1996 - 2004 S40
1996 - 2004 V40

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kstinmb
Posts: 9
Joined: 25 February 2013
Year and Model: 2001 S40
Location: Myrtle Beach SC

Repair S40 automatic shifter?

Post by kstinmb »

Hello! The plastic interlock button on the automatic shifter is deteriorating and occasionally sticks in, preventing putting the car in park, etc. I'd like to replace the plastic button, but don't know how to remove the shifter itself. There's a YouTube video which shows pulling it straight up with brute force, but I don't know whether that method is for real - I don't want to destroy the knob or mechanism. (
How do I remove the entire shifter knob so I can replace the plastic interlock button?
Where can I find a part number for the interlock button?

This shows the broken plastic on the interlock, down at the bottom.
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If I pull down the leather shifter boot, I can see these black plastic parts. Left and right they have tabs to hold up the boot.
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Thanks and regards from lovely Myrtle Beach SC.
Come on down and see us sometime.
-stephen
2001 S40

kstinmb
Posts: 9
Joined: 25 February 2013
Year and Model: 2001 S40
Location: Myrtle Beach SC

Post by kstinmb »

Bumped up, maybe someone new can provide some information?
Thanks,

chitin
Posts: 2
Joined: 9 June 2011
Year and Model: V40, 1999
Location: Hong Kong

Post by chitin »

I just done a replacement too, you can find a good condition knob or just the button from ebay. Though I finally get a new one from fcpeuro.com. For instructions, just check out this video

kstinmb
Posts: 9
Joined: 25 February 2013
Year and Model: 2001 S40
Location: Myrtle Beach SC

Post by kstinmb »

Outstanding - I have already viewed the video and ordered the replacement kit.

Thanks very much!

-stephen
2001 S40
Myrtle Beach SC

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