Selector lever cable (VIN through 8E_6A156499), bringing into basic setting

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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

Work procedure

Remove cover for shift mechanism → Shift mechanism cover (through VIN 8E_6A156499), removing and installing .

NOTE:

There is a distinction between vehicles with "PRND" shift mechanisms (up to model year 2004) and vehicles with "PRNDS" shift mechanisms (as of model year 2005).

Vehicles with "PRND" shift mechanisms

Place selector lever in position "D".

Fig 2: Locating Rear Clamping Screw On Selector Lever Cable Approx. 1 Turn Through Hole In Shift Mechanism Using Special Tool T40031

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NOTE:

Before performing basic setting, make sure that the clamping screw is tightened. It is accessible through the hole in shift mechanism in position "D" using socket and key T40031.

Tighten clamping screw in this position using socket and key T40031 (13 Nm).

Vehicles with "PRNDS" shift mechanisms

Place selector lever in position "S".

Fig 3: Inserting Socket And Key T40031 Through Access Hole In Selector Mechanism At Rear Of Selector Lever Cable

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NOTE:

Before performing basic setting, make sure that the clamping screw is tightened. It is accessible through the hole in shift mechanism in position "S" using socket and key T40031.

Tighten clamping screw in this position using socket and key T40031 (13 Nm).

Vehicles with "PRND" and "PRNDS" shift mechanisms

Place selector lever in position "P".

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 Support Bracket For Selector Lever Cable

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Remove support bracket for selector lever cable - 1 -.

NOTE:

Make sure selector lever is in position "P".

Push lever for selector shaft - 2 - at transmission completely toward rear 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.

Make sure that selector lever cable has been routed free of kinks and tension.

Fig 6: Bolting Selector Lever Cable To Support Bracket

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Make sure that selector lever cable - 5 - is secured with nuts - 6 - to support bracket - 4 - (13 Nm).

Fig 7: Removing Support Bracket For Selector Lever Cable

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Install support bracket for selector lever cable tightly to bracket - 1 -.
Adjust selector lever cable → Selector lever cable (through VIN 8E_6A156499), adjusting .

Torque specification

Component	Nm
Clamping screw to selector lever cable	13
Support bracket to bracket, bolt M8 - 1 -	23