Selector lever cable (through VIN 8E_6A156499), 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

Fig 2: Releasing Clips And Pull Cover With Guide Upwards To Remove

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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).
In vehicles with "PRND" shift mechanisms (through model year 2004), selector lever cable adjustment is performed in selector lever position "D".
In vehicles with "PRNDS" shift mechanisms (from model year 2005), selector lever cable adjustment is performed in selector lever position "S".

Vehicles with "PRND" shift mechanisms

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.

Carefully move selector lever lightly toward front and rear without shifting into another selector lever position, this releases the tension on selector lever cable.
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.

Without touching selector lever, tighten clamping screw in this position using socket and key T40031.

Vehicles with "PRNDS" shift mechanisms

Place selector lever in position "S".

Fig 4: Inserting Socket And Key T40031 Through Access Hole In Selector Mechanism At Rear Of Selector Lever Cable

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

NOTE:

Loosen clamping screw only 1 turn. Do not remove.
Clamping screw is only accessible in selector lever position "S".
The selector lever must remain in position "S" with clamping bolt loosened, otherwise the setting is not correct.

Carefully move selector lever forwards and backwards slightly without shifting to a different selector lever position.
Pull selector lever completely toward rear once more until it stops in position "S" and release selector lever.

NOTE:

Do not touch selector lever during the adjustment.

Without touching selector lever, tighten clamping screw in this position using socket and key T40031.

Vehicles with "PRND" and "PRNDS" shift mechanisms

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

Fig 5: Diagnostic System VAS 5051: Display

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NOTE:

Using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 A , the position of Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch F125 can be compared to position on selector lever via On Board Diagnostic (OBD), 02 - Transmission electronics, 08 - Read measured value block, display group 2 in display field - 1 -.

If shift mechanism does not function properly after adjusting selector lever cable:

Bring selector lever cable into basic setting → Selector lever cable (VIN through 8E_6A156499), bringing into basic setting .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Clamping screw to selector lever cable	13