I am doing this repair now.

I have the shifter linkage unbolted, but the linkage it not sliding off the metal pin/bolt that connects it to the switch. The outer part of the 'U' shaped connection slid over the bolt/pin but the inner part has not. Before I try to pry it off, is it supposed to slide off, or does that pin/bolt come out as well?

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2008 E350 4matic / Black/Anthracite

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