Removing And Installing Shift And Selector Cables: Installation

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The shift and selector cables are designed so that installation and adjustment are a single work step.

Preconditions for this are:

Special tool 9619 must be fitted to fix the shift lever.
The transmission must be in neutral.

NOTE: Shift cables must not be excessively bent or kinked.

Guide shift cables from the passenger compartment to the transmission through the rear wall and fasten on the transmission. See Fig 1 . At the same time, the shift cable end pieces and support brackets must audibly and perceptibly engage, and the cotter pin heads on retaining clip "A" must point downward.
NOTE: Clean securing screw "F" with solvent naphtha, coat the first 10 threads with Loctite 270, and tighten the screw to 23 Nm (17 ft.lb).

Fig 1: Attaching Shift Cables Onto Transmission
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Fit locking piece in the rear wall.

Fig 2: Fitting Locking Piece In Rear Wall
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Route the shift and selector cables and B+ wire correctly, and fasten the parking brake lever support. Tightening torque of the fastening nuts: 10 Nm (7.5 ft.lb).

Fig 3: Routing Shift And Selector Cables
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NOTE:
- Correct routing of the shift and selector cables is a prerequisite for precise shifting.
Fasten shift and selector cables on the shift console. See Fig 4 .
- Fit support bracket sleeves (5) in the correct position. It must be possible to hear and feel them engage.
- Engage shift and selector cables in the adjusters (3) without tension and close the adjusters.
Fig 4: Engaging Shift And Selector Cables In The Adjusters
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Remove special tool 9619 and shift through all gears as a test.
Clip in shift console cover.
Fit rear wall cover.
Adjust parking brake and install center console.