Installing 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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• 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. 

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

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• Route the shift and selector cables above the transmission support. 

1. Slide the shift and selector cables -2-  through the body guide from below.

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

   1. 1.1. Apply sliding compound (e.g. Contifix tire mounting paste) on the rubber sleeve -1-  close to the opening in the body.
   2. 1.2. Insert and engage the rubber sleeve -1-  in the body guide.
      Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Sleeve For 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. Start the engine and briefly check that all shift positions function correctly.

   Make sure there is enough space in front of and behind the vehicle!