Gear selector stiff

[TheGrumps]

Hi All,
My 2006 Leaf has recently developed a sticky gear selector. It still works, but it won't return to its central position on its own.
Are there any illustrated removal instructions around?
I've seen a Youtube video on cleaning it, but that made no difference.
Ta.

 

[cornbinder89]

Early prototype? (2006)

 

[TheGrumps]

Ha! Oops. Should be 2016.

 

[cornbinder89]

If I'm not mistaken, there is a magnet in the bottom of them, that may have picked up something and you'll have to pull it to find out what is stuck to it.

 

[TheGrumps]

Are there any guides as to how to get at the selector? Photos etc. Ta.

 

[cornbinder89]

Start looking on page 121

 

[TheGrumps]

Start looking on page 121

Thank you.
That doc states Remove the console finisher assembly. Refer to IP-28, "Exploded View".
Do you have that too, or is it a matter of just poking a flat blade in the right places?

 

[cornbinder89]

I would recommend downloading the complete set of .pdf service manuals from the NICO site. The one I attached is a 2015, the newest available. they are free

 

[TheGrumps]

I would recommend downloading the complete set of .pdf service manuals from the NICO site. The one I attached is a 2015, the newest available. they are free

Thanks again.
I didn't know all of this stuff was freely available.

 

[TronJockey]

Hi All,
My 2006 Leaf has recently developed a sticky gear selector. It still works, but it won't return to its central position on its own.
Are there any illustrated removal instructions around?
I've seen a Youtube video on cleaning it, but that made no difference.
Ta.

He, he, sounds like someone "inadvertently" attempted to lubricate the shifter with something like soda pop or a milkshake. I've done this as well,..........sadly.

 

[MozzoAU]

I'm not aware of specific removal instructions but its not too hard to do. You will need to remove the cover between the seats first. The selector bolts down to mthe chassis and only has one wiring connector.

There is a circuit board inside that you definetly don't want to get water etc into for long. Dismantling is moderately tricky but its all plastic and screws. There are two springs inside that you have to be careful not to dislodge.
I'd just clean all the plastic parts with soapy water. The circuit board should be cleaned carefully with isoproply.

Alternately buy a replacement from a wrecker.