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.

Disconnect cable (1).

Installation:

Release nut
Adjust cable by means of holder (2) until spacing A ≥ 1 mm is obtained.
Tighten down nut

Fig 1: Locating Cable Nut
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