25 11 300 Replacing gear selector cable

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Necessary preliminary work:

Detach GEAR SELECTOR CABLE from gearshift bracket
Remove intake silencer housing. See REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N16) or REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING (N18) .

Undo bolt (1) and place coolant expansion tank (2) to one side.

Remove intake pipe (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Expansion Tank, Gaiter, Lock Carrier And Screw

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Release clips on limit position/holder (1).

Release retaining clips and detach gear selector cables (2) at ball joints.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Holder And Screw

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Remove heat shield (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Heat Shield

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Detach gear selector cable (1) from floor panel.

Fig 4: Identifying Gear Selector Cable

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