Selector lever cable (from VIN 8E_6A156500), removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Pry Lever 80-200

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Pry lever 80-200

Fig 2: Socket And Key T40031

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Socket and key T40031

Removing

Remove selector lever handle → Selector lever handle (from VIN 8E_6A156500), removing and installing .
Remove cover for shift mechanism → Shift mechanism cover (from VIN 8E_6A156500), removing and installing .
Place selector lever in position "D".

Fig 3: Locating Rear Clamping Screw On Selector Lever Cable Approx. 1 Turn Through Hole In Shift Mechanism Using Special Tool T40031

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Loosen rear clamping screw on selector lever cable through hole in shift mechanism approx. one turn using socket and key T40031.

NOTE:

Loosen clamping screw only approx. 1 turn. Do not remove.
Clamping screw is only accessible in selector lever position "D".
Selector lever must remain in position "D" while clamping screw is loose.

Removing

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release screws - 2 - and - 3 - and remove rear noise insulation.

Fig 5: Removing Tunnel Braces

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Remove tunnel braces →
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NOTE:

Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.

Fig 6: Locating Clamping Sleeves

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Disconnect exhaust system at double clamps - arrows -.
Remove heat shield under shift mechanism →
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For vehicles with noise insulation - A - under shift mechanism:

Fig 7: Removing Lock Washers

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Remove lock washers - arrows -.

NOTE:

Always replace lock washers

Remove sound insulation - A - and slide forward.

All:

Fig 8: Removing Selector Lever Cable Retaining Clip Sideways & Selector Lever Cable From Shift Mechanism

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Remove selector lever cable retaining clip - 1 - sideways.
Remove selector lever cable - 2 - from shift mechanism.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Torque specifications → Selector lever cable and locking cable (from VIN 8E_6A156500), assembly overview

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.
Lightly grease eyelet and ball socket of selector lever cable with polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2 before installing.

Fig 9: Removing Lock Washers

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For vehicles with noise insulation - A - under shift mechanism:

Slide noise insulation - A - over opening on selector lever cable.

All:

Fig 10: Replacing O-ring on selector lever cable & Slide selector lever cable into shift mechanism

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Replace O-ring - 1 - on selector lever cable.
Slide selector lever cable into shift mechanism - arrow -.

Fig 11: Removing Selector Lever Cable Retaining Clip Sideways & Selector Lever Cable From Shift Mechanism

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Secure selector lever cable - 2 - to shift mechanism with retaining clip - 1 -.

Installation position: Angled end of retaining clip faces toward shift mechanism.

Fig 12: Removing Lock Washers

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For vehicles with noise insulation - A - under shift mechanism:

Secure sound insulation to shift mechanism with four new lock washers - arrows -.

All:

Fig 13: Bolting Selector Lever Cable To Support Bracket

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Tightly bolt selector lever cable - 5 - to support bracket - 4 - , tighten lock nuts - 6 -.

Fig 14: Pressing Selector Shaft Lever On Transmission Completely Toward Rear

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Press selector shaft lever - A - on transmission completely toward rear - arrow - until parking lock engages.

NOTE:

When parking lock is engaged, it must not be possible to turn both front wheels in one direction at the same time.

Then press selector shaft forward 3 detents, so transmission is in "D" position.
Ensure selector lever in vehicle is also in "D" position.

Fig 15: Bolting Selector Lever Cable To Support Bracket

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Carefully press selector lever cable ball socket - 5 - onto selector shaft lever - 7 - in this position.

NOTE:

Take care not to bend selector shaft lever when pressing it on; support it if necessary, as otherwise selector mechanism can no longer be adjusted properly.

Fig 16: Locating Rear Clamping Screw On Selector Lever Cable Approx. 1 Turn Through Hole In Shift Mechanism Using Special Tool T40031

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Check exact position of selector lever in position "D" by pushing selector lever lightly towards drivers seat - arrow A -.

NOTE:

Do not touch selector lever during the adjustment.

Tighten clamping screw with Socket T40031 through hole in shift mechanism while in this position, without touching selector lever.
Adjust selector lever cable → Selector lever cable (from VIN 8E_6A156500), adjusting .
Install exhaust system and align it free of tension →
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