Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Pry Lever 80-200

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Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80-200

Checking

Place selector lever in position "P".
Raise vehicle.

Fig 2: Noise Insulation Quick-Release Fasteners

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Loosen quick-release connectors - 2 - and remove rear noise insulation.

Fig 3: Pressing Ball Socket Of Selector Lever Cable Off From Selector Shaft Lever Using Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80-200

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If present, remove shield from lever/selector shaft.
Press ball socket - 1 - of the selector lever cable off from selector shaft lever using Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80-200.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Shift selector lever from "P" to "S".
Check protective sleeve on selector lever cable for damage at front, replace cable if necessary.

Selector mechanism and selector lever cable must move freely. If necessary, replace selector lever cable or service selector mechanism.

Remove selector lever handle → Selector lever handle, removing and installing .
Place selector lever in position "N".
Remove front ashtray → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
Remove center console cover panel → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .

Fig 4: Circuit Board & Shift Lock Solenoid Harness Connectors & Protective Sleeve

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Pull electrical connector - 1 - out of protective sleeve - 2 -.
Disconnect electrical connector - 1 - for circuit board.
Disconnect electrical connector - 3 - for Shift Lock Solenoid N110.

NOTE:

The connector - 3 - is also covered by a protective sleeve.

Fig 5: Retaining Tabs, Cover Guides, Shift Unit Holes, Cover & Center Console

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To disconnect cover from shift mechanism function unit, carefully release retaining tabs - arrows - one after another.
Pull cover upward slightly until cover guides - 1 - outside of openings - 2 -.
Then lift rear of cover upward in direction of - arrow - and at the same time pull it over the cross member of center console - 3 -.
Place selector lever in position "P".

Shift lever/switch rod at the transmission in "P" position. Catch must engage in parking lock gear, both front wheels are locked (cannot be turned together in one direction).

NOTE:

To ensure that selector shaft lever is in position "D" , shift the selector shaft lever on transmission forward until stop in position "P". Then, move it three shift positions toward the rear again (opposite of driving direction).
It must be possible to press selector lever cable on to lever/shift rod.

Fig 6: Locating Selector Lever Cable Locking Screw

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If necessary, loosen selector lever cable locking screw with Torx 25 socket, press on selector lever cable and re-tighten locking screw.

Adjusting

Place selector lever in position "D".
Loosen selector lever cable locking screw with Torx 25 socket.

NOTE:

Loosen clamp bolt approx. 1 turn - do not remove completely.
With clamp bolt loosened, selector lever must remain in position "D" , otherwise adjustment will be incorrect.

Carefully move selector lever forward and backwards slightly without shifting to a different selector lever position.
Tighten selector lever cable locking screw with Torx 25 socket (13 Nm).

NOTE:

Do not pull selector lever back or forward while adjusting, otherwise adjustment will be incorrect.

Fig 7: Guides, Shift Unit Holes, Center Console, Selector Lever, Cover & Retainer Tabs

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Guide cover over selector lever - 4 - and at the same time under cross member for center console - 3 - at front.
Then pivot cover downward at rear in direction of - arrow -.
Insert cover guides - 1 - in openings - 2 -.
Push down on cover until retainer tabs - arrows - clip into place.

Fig 8: Circuit Board & Shift Lock Solenoid Harness Connectors & Protective Sleeve

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Connect electrical connector - 3 - for Shift Lock Solenoid N110.
Push connector - 3 - into protective sleeve (not shown in illustration).
Connect electrical connector - 1 - for circuit board.
Push electrical connector - 1 - out of protective sleeve - 2 -.

Install ashtray and center console cover panel → 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT .
Install selector lever handle → Selector lever handle, removing and installing .
Check shift mechanism → Selector mechanism, checking .