Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Socket and KeyT40031

Procedure

Fig 1: Unclipping Mounting Frame For Selector Lever Boot From Center Console

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

-- Move the selector lever into "S".

Fig 2: 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 locking screw approximately 1 turn - do not remove completely.

-- Loosen selector lever cable clamping screw approximately 1 turn using Socket And KeyT40031.

-- 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 Socket And KeyT40031.

-- Check the DTC memory and correct any faults using Guided Fault Finding Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Check the adjustment on the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-. Refer to Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-, ADJUSTING .

-- After that, adjust the selector lever cable again. Refer to 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 Socket And KeyT40031.

Rest of installation is performed in reverse order of removal.

Tightening specification. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE .

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