25 16 056 Removing and installing/replacing gearshift bracket (AISIN)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Slide locking sleeve for cable (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove cable from holder.

Fig 1: Sliding Locking Sleeve For Cable

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Release cable lock nut (1).

Remove cable from holder (2).

Tightening torque 24 11 8AZ

Installation note:

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Lock Nut And Holder

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Remove retaining screws (1) of gear shift housing.

Tightening torque 25 16 2AZ

NOTE: Illustration similar.

Fig 3: Identifying Gear Shift Housing Retaining Screws

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Press gearshift bracket (1) in direction of arrow.

Fold gearshift bracket downwards.

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Bracket

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove shift bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in gear teeth noises being transmitted to the passenger compartment.

Installation note:

Installation note:

Move selector lever to "P" position.

Check whether parking lock is engaged by turning output shaft.