Locking lever (through VIN 8E_6A156499), removing and installing
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1 - Locking cable
Removing
NOTE:
- Do not kink locking cable.
CAUTION:
Observe procedures for disconnecting battery →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET
- Disconnect Ground (GND) wire at battery.
- Remove storage compartment on drivers side →
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- Remove steering column trim →
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- Remove A/C system operating unit → 87 AIR CONDITIONING .
- Remove ashtray in center console →
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
- Remove cover for shift mechanism → Shift mechanism cover (through VIN 8E_6A156499), removing and installing .
- Turn ignition key into driving position ("ignition on").
- Place selector lever in position "P".
- Lift retaining clip - 2 - from interlock lever and pull locking cable - 1 - out of ignition/starter switch.
- Lift securing spring - 4 - for locking cable and pull locking cable support bracket - 5 - on shift mechanism sideways and disengage locking cable eye.
1 - Locking cable
Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:
- Route locking cable kink-free behind instrument panel strut - arrow -.
- Turn ignition key into driving position ("ignition on").
- Insert locking cable - 1 - into ignition/starter switch.
- Check interlock lever - 2 -.
- Bring ignition/starter switch into locking position ("ignition off").
- Check whether selector lever is in position "P".
- Engage locking cable eye into pin - 3 -.
- Lift securing spring - 4 - slightly.
- Slide locking cable support bracket - 5 - from right into shift mechanism until securing spring - 4 - engages.
- Adjust locking cable → Locking lever (through VIN 8E_6A156499), adjusting .
- Observe procedures for connecting battery →
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL
- 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL for ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, CABRIOLET