Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Slide the noise insulation -2- over the opening on the selector lever cable -3-.

Fig 1: Sound Insulation And Lock Washers

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-- Insert the O-ring -1- on the selector lever cable.

Fig 2: O-Ring, Selector Lever Cable And Clip

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-- Install the selector lever cable -2- into the gearshift mechanism function unit -arrow-.

-- Secure the selector lever cable with a clip -3-.

• Installed position: The angled end of the clip -1- faces the shift mechanism.
  Fig 3: Selector Lever Cable Retaining Clip Sideways & Selector Lever Cable

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-- Install the noise insulation -2- with four new lock washers -1-.

Fig 4: Sound Insulation And Lock Washers

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-- Push the selector lever -1- on the transmission all the way to the back -arrow- until the parking lock locks into place.

Fig 5: Locating Selector Lever

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• When parking lock is engaged, it must not be possible to turn the front wheels.

-- Press the selector shaft lever forward three detents so the transmission is in "D/S".

-- Make sure the selector lever inside the vehicle is also in "D/S".

-- Carefully press the selector lever cable ball socket -1- in this position onto the selector shaft lever.

Fig 6: Ball Socket And Securing Clips

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-- Secure the selector lever cable using a clip -2-.

-- Check and adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, CHECKING .