Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to OVERVIEW - SELECTOR LEVER CABLE .

NOTE:

Replace the O-ring on the selector lever cable.

Replace the lock washers for the noise insulation.

Lubricate the cable eye and the ball socket on the selector lever cable with Polycarbamide Grease G 052 142 A2 before installing.

-- Install the O-ring -1- on the selector lever cable.

Fig 1: O-Ring, Selector Lever Cable And Clip

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-- Install the selector lever cable -2- into the gearshift mechanism function unit -arrow-.

-- Secure the selector lever cable -2- with the clip -3-.

Installed position: The angled end of the clip -1- faces the shift mechanism.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retaining Clip Sideways & Selector Lever Cable From Shift Mechanism
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-- Push the selector lever -1- on the transmission all the way to the back in direction of -arrow- until the parking lock locks into place.

Fig 3: Pushing Selector Lever On Transmission All Way To Back Until Parking Lock Locks Into Place

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NOTE:

When parking lock is engaged, it must not be possible to turn the front wheels.

-- Press the selector shaft lever forward three detents so the transmission is in the "D" or "D/S" position.

-- Make sure, that the selector lever in the vehicle is in the "D" or "D/S" position.

-- Carefully press the selector lever cable ball socket -2- in this position onto the selector shaft lever.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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NOTE:

Do not bend selector shaft lever when pressing on, otherwise shift mechanism can no longer be adjusted exactly.

-- Secure the selector lever cable with the clip -1-.

-- Depending on the version a lock nut can be installed instead of a clip -1-, tightening specification 13 Nm.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Install tunnel crossmember. Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME MOUNT .

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

-- Reconnect exhaust system making sure it is not under stress. Refer to EXHAUST SYSTEM, INSTALLING WITHOUT TENSION .

-- Install the subframe crossbrace. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the diagonal braces. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .