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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move selector lever into "P" position
Remove SELECTOR lever grip
Remove storage compartment
Remove intake silencer housing. See REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N16) or REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N18) .
Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove intake silencer housing gaiter.
Remove heat shield
Remove cable from holder on vehicle underbody

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

Remove cable from holder.

Fig 1: Sliding Cable Retaining Sleeve

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Release cable lock nut (1).

Remove cable from holder (2).

Tightening torque 24 11 8AZ .

Installation note:

Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Lock Nut And Holder

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Remove mounting bolts (1) of gear shift housing.

Tightening torque 25 16 2AZ .

NOTE: Graphic similar.

Fig 3: Identifying Gear Shift Housing Mounting Bolts

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Press gearshift bracket (1) in direction of arrow.

Fold gearshift bracket downwards.

Fig 4: Pressing Gearshift Bracket

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove gearshift bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in tooth meshing noise being transmitted to the passenger compartment.

Installation note:

Adjust SELECTOR LEVER .

Installation note:

Move selector lever to "P" position.

Check whether parking lock is engaged by turning output shaft.