Removing And Installing Selector Lever Cable: Removal

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NOTE:

The selector cable must not be excessively bent or kinked.

Move selector lever to "P" position.
Detach selector lever cable at deflection lever and at transmission support.

Fig 1: Detaching Selector Lever Cable At Deflection Lever And At Transmission Support
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Remove selector knob. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING SELECTOR KNOB .
Remove center console. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE CONSOLE .
Remove rear wall cover.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Wall Cover
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Remove cable holder.

Fig 3: Removing Cable Holder
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Disengaging selector lever cable:
- Slide the locking sleeve of the adjuster (1) forward and turn it clockwise to removal position.
- Press the retaining clip (2) together and carefully pull the cable upward out of the support bracket.
Press out locking piece and remove selector lever cable. Take care not to soil the passenger compartment.

Fig 4: Pressing Out Locking Piece
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