Installing Shift And Selector Cables

Information 

• The assembly and transport sleeves that are fitted on the adjustment pins of the shift cable must not be removed until just before you engage the adjustment pins in the gearshift bracket  .

Information 

During installation of the shift and selector cables, the transmission must be engaged in neutral.

Information 

• Do not kink or roll up shift and selector cables  .
• Only store shift and selector cables in elongated position (do not roll up)  .

1. Route shift and selector cables -1-  without kinks.
   1. 1.1. Guide shift and selector cables from the passenger compartment through the engine compartment to the transmission.

      Check that the cables are routed correctly and without tension so that no chafing occurs! 

   2. 1.2. Secure shift and selector cables on the body.
      Fig 1: Installing Shift And Selector Cables

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2. Secure shift and selector cables -3-  on the transmission.
   1. 2.1. Engage shift and selector cables -3-  on the support -2-  .
   2. 2.2. Press ball joints -1-  onto the exterior shift mechanism.
   3. 2.3. Check that the support and ball joints are seated securely.
      Fig 2: Identifying Shift And Selector Cables On Transmission

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3. Secure shift and selector cables -2-  on the center tunnel.
   1. 3.1. Secure shift and selector cables -2-  on the support -1-  .
      Fig 3: Identifying Shift And Selector Cables On Centre Tunnel

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4. Fit shift and selector cables on the gearshift bracket and adjust as required.

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