Overview - Selector Lever Cable

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Fig 1: Selector Lever Cable Assembly Components Location

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Clip
- Always replacing
- For selector lever cable
Bolt
- 8 Nm
- Quantity: 2
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.
- Lubricate the ball socket lightly with Polycarbamide Grease :G 052 142 A2 before installing.
- Make sure the rubber grommet on the transmission side is not twisted when installing.
- Adjusting. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .
- Bring into installed position. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, BRINGING INTO BASIC SETTING .
Cable Mounting Bracket
Bolt
- 13 Nm
- For selector lever cable adjustment
- Attached to the selector mechanism function unit
O-Ring
- Always replacing
Gearshift Lever

Fig 2: Heat Shield Tightening Sequence

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Bolts -top arrows- : 9 Nm.
Bolt -bottom arrow- : 20 Nm.