24 61 005 Removing and Installing or replacing the EGS (AISIN F21FT)

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Clamp off BATTERY EARTH LEAD .
• Remove INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .

Removal: 

Release ball socket (1) from ball stud.

Release the cable (2) from the support angle.

Fig 1: Ball Socket And Cable

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Unlock connector (1).

Release clamp (2) with wiring harness from transmission and place to one side.

Fig 2: Connector And Clamp

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Slacken nut (1).

Remove lever (2).

Fig 3: Lever And Nut

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Before removal of the EGS, lever (1) must point towards "N".

The arrows (2) must point to each other.

Fig 4: Lever Position

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Release screws (1).

Remove the EGS (2).

Fig 5: EGS Screws

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Pins (1) of sealing sleeve (2) must not be touched.

Fig 6: Sealing Sleeve Pins

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Installation: 

Before installation of the EGS, lever (1) must point towards "N".

The arrows (2) must point to each other.

Fig 7: Lever Position

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Install the EGS (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 24 61 1AZ .

Fig 8: EGS Screws

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Install lever (2).

Tighten nut (1).

Tightening torque 24 61 2AZ .

Fig 9: Lever And Nut

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Press in cable (2) into the support angle.

Ensure cable audibly engages.

Press on ball socket (1) onto ball stud.

Fig 10: Ball Socket And Cable

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Replacement: 

Carry out VEHICLE PROGRAMMING/ENCODING .