Selector lever cable and locking cable, assembly overview

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NOTE:

Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.
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Fig 1: Selector Lever Cable And Locking Cable, Assembly Overview

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1 - Selector lever cable

Must not be kinked
Removing and installing → Selector lever cable, removing and installing
Adjusting → Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting

2 - Lock nuts - 12 Nm

3 - Boot

For selector lever cable
Fasten into bottom cover of shift mechanism

4 - Locking clamp

5 - Ignition/Starter Switch

With ignition key removal lock

6 - Locking cable

For ignition key removal lock
Must not be kinked
Removing and installing → Locking cable, removing and installing
Adjusting → Locking cable, adjusting

7 - Hex-bolt - 9 Nm

8 - Clamping screw - 13 Nm

For selector lever cable
To adjust, loosen by approx. 1 turn, do not fully remove

9 - Pin

For selector lever cable
To remove selector lever cable, pull plastic securing spring on shift mechanism slightly forward and push pin up only as far as necessary

10 - Retaining clip

For selector lever cable
Always replace

11 - Pivot

For selector lever cable to transmission

12 - Hex-bolt, 23 Nm