Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Socket And Key T40031

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Socket and key T40031

Procedure

Remove selector mechanism cover → Selector mechanism cover, removing and installing .
Shift selector lever to position "S".

Fig 2: Inserting Socket And Key T40031 Through Access Hole In Selector Mechanism To Loosen Clamping Bolt At Rear Of Selector Lever Cable

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Insert socket and key T40031 through access hole in selector mechanism to loosen clamping bolt at rear of selector lever cable approx. 1 turn.

NOTE:

Only loosen clamping bolt 1 turn - do not remove.
Clamping bolt can only be accessed with selector lever in position "S".
The selector lever must remain in "S" position when clamping bolt is loosened; otherwise, adjustment will not be correct.

Carefully move selector lever slightly forward and backward, without shifting lever into a different selector lever position.
Pull selector lever once more to rear as far as possible into "S" position and release the selector lever.

NOTE:

Do not touch selector lever again during adjustment process.

Tighten clamping bolt in this position using socket and key T40031.
Install selector mechanism cover → Selector mechanism cover, removing and installing .
Check selector mechanism → Selector mechanism, checking .

Fig 3: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display

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NOTE:

Use the vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 A (Self-diagnosis, 02 - Automatic transmission, 08 - Read measured value block, Display group 4 in display field - 3 - to compare the position of the Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch F125 with the position on the selector lever.

If selector mechanism is not functioning correctly after adjusting selector lever cable, proceed as follows:

Adjust selector lever cable to basic setting → Adjusting selector lever cable to basic setting .

Tightening torque

Component	Nm
Clamping bolt to selector lever cable	13