Locking cable, adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required 

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Adjustment Pin For Shiftlock 3 3352A

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• Adjustment pin for shift lock 3 3352 A
• Angle grinder
• Safety goggles

Fig 2: Identifying Cutting Area Of Adjusting Gauge 3352A

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Preparation 

• Using an angle grinder or similar, cut off Adjustment pin for shift lock 3 3352 A at rear end of flat section - arrow  -.

• Order a new Adjustment pin for shift lock 3 3352 A as a replacement for subsequent use.

Requirements for adjustment 

• Locking cable must be in installation position.
• Selector lever is in position "P"
• Ignition key is in removal position.

Procedure 

• Remove trim panel from center console → Selector mechanism cover, removing and installing .

• Remove ashtray from center console →
  • 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
  • 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Fig 3: Removing Adjusting Gauge

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• Loosen bolt - 1  -.

• It should be possible to move support bracket - 2  - for locking cable by hand.

• Insert modified Adjustment pin for shift lock 3 3352 A between pin on locking cable lever and locking cable eye.
• Pull locking cable in direction of - arrow  - as far as it will go and tighten bolt.

• In this position it should be easy to remove and insert Adjustment pin for shift lock 3 3352 A.

• Remove adjustment gauge.
• Install ashtray in center console →
  • 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
  • 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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• Always test ignition key removal lock after adjusting locking cable → Ignition key removal lock, checking .

Tightening torque