Overview - Selector Lever Cable

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Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Overview

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Selector Lever Cable
- Do not bend.
- Removing and installing. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- The selector lever cable must be replaced if the rubber grommet is damaged.
- Ball socket and ball head must be free of oil and grease.
- Make sure the rubber grommet for the selector lever cable is installed correctly in the selector mechanism.
- Adjusting, Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .
Clip
- For the selector lever cable on the selector mechanism function unit.
- Replace
Bolt
- 13 Nm
- For adjusting the selector lever cable.
Bolt
- For selector lever cable.
- The plastic retaining spring on adjustment slide must lock the pins so that they cannot fall out.
Adjustment Slide
Selector Lever
- Ball socket and ball head must be free of oil and grease.
- Removing and installing. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Cable Mounting Bracket
- For selector lever cable.
Bolt
- M6: 9 Nm
- M8: 22 Nm
- For attaching the cable bracket to the transmission.
  Size depends on the version.
Clip
- For attaching the selector lever cable to the cable bracket.
- Always replace.
Bolt
- M6: 9 Nm
- M8: 22 Nm
- For attaching the cable bracket to the transmission.
  Size depends on the version.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 4- to 9 Nm.