Removing Shift And Selector Cables

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Handle shift and selector cables with care. Do not bend or kink the cables as this can damage them over time.

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

Disconnect shift and selector cables at the center tunnel.
1. 1.1. Release shift and selector cables -2- at the support -1- and pull them out.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Shift And Selector Cables On Centre Tunnel
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Disconnect shift and selector cables on manual transmission.
1. 2.1. Lever off ball joints -1- on the exterior shift mechanism using disassembly tool Nr.21 .
2. 2.2. Release shift and selector cables -3- at the support -2- and pull them out.
  
  Fig 2: Loosening Shift And Selector Cables At Transmission
  Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Press rubber sleeve -1- out of the body guide and remove shift and selector cables -2- from the vehicle by guiding them downwards.

Fig 3: Identifying Rubber Sleeve For Shift And Selector Cables
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.