24 00 018 Adjusting gear lever (parking lock emergency release)

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NOTE: Check cable for ease of movement.
Move gear selector switch to "P" position.
Control for emergency release must not be actuated.

Unfasten nut.

Remove cable (1).

Installation:

Adjust cable

Release nut
Adjust cable by means of holder (2)
Spacing A = 1.5 mm

Fig 1: Locating Cable Nut
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NOTE: Check cable for ease of movement.
Move gear selector switch to "P" position.
Control for emergency release must not be actuated.

Unfasten nut.

Adjust cable (1) via holder (2)

Distance A = 1, 5 mm.

Fig 1: Locating Cable Nut

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.