24 50 021 Replacing emergency release

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove CENTRE CONSOLE .
Remove rear UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove left retaining plate from underbody protection.
Support transmission with lifter.
Remove TRANSMISSION CROSS MEMBER .
Remove TRANSMISSION SUPPORT BLOCK .

Release screw (2).

Remove cable (1).

Installation note:

Adjust GEARSHIFT LEVER .

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Gear Lever, Cable And Screw

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Slacken nut (1).

Tightening torque 24 51 2AZ .

Release cable from pipe clamp (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Pipe Clamp And Nut

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NOTE:

Reinstall transmission support bracket and transmission cross member
Lower vehicle

Release nuts (1) and remove emergency release (2) in upward direction.

Fig 3: Identifying Emergency Release Actuator And Nuts

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