Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Socket wrenchT40031

Fig 1: Identifying Socket And Key T40031
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Procedure

Fig 2: Unclipping Mounting Frame For Selector Lever Boot From Center Console

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-- Remove the frame for the selector lever boot -1- -arrows-.

-- Place selector lever in position "S".

Fig 3: Shifting Selector Lever To Position "S"

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NOTE:

The clamping screw is only accessible when the selector lever is in "S".

Loosen the clamping screw approximately 1 turn but do not remove it.

-- Loosen selector lever cable clamping screw approximately 1 turn using SocketT40031.

-- Carefully move the selector lever forwards and backwards slightly without shifting to a different selector lever position.

NOTE:

This loosens the selector lever cable.

-- Switch ignition on.

The two following conditions must be fulfilled:

The "S" in the "PRNDS" display in the transmission range display -Y6- must be lit.
The "S" inside the selector lever transmission range position display unit -Y26- must be illuminated.

Conditions are not fulfilled:

-- Tighten the clamping screw -arrow- for the selector lever cable in this position using the socketT40031.

-- Connect Vehicle Diagnostic, Testing and Information SystemVAS 5051 read out DTC memory, correct malfunctions in Guided Fault Finding if necessary.

-- Then perform selector lever cable adjustment again SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING

Conditions are fulfilled:

NOTE:

Do not move the selector lever forward or backward while tightening the clamping screw otherwise the adjustment will be incorrect.

-- Tighten the bolt -arrow- on the selector lever cable using the socketT40031.

Rest of installation is performed in reverse order of removal.

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, CHECKING .