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.

Release screw (2).

Disconnect cable (1).

Installation:

Release screw (2).
Bring release lever (3) into contact with selector shaft by pressing gently. Distance B=0 mm.
Adjust cable by means of holder until spacing A ≥ 1 mm is obtained
Tighten screw (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Adjusting Gear Lever, Cable And Screw
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