Adjusting selector lever cable

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Move selector lever to "P" position.
Lever off cable on transmission lever using a commercially available removal tool .

Fig 1: Removing Cable From Transmission Lever
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Disengage cable at adjuster. To do this, slide the locking sleeve (1) forward and turn it clockwise to removal position.

Fig 2: Sliding Locking Sleeve Forward
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Check installation dimension of the end piece It must be 12 +/- 0.5 mm.

Fig 3: Checking Installation Dimension Of End Piece
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1. Snap ring
Press end piece onto the transmission lever using a pair of pliers.

Fig 4: Pressing End Piece Onto Transmission Lever
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Engage cable on the selector console into the open adjuster (1) and close the adjuster (3). The locking sleeve must move to the end position automatically.

Fig 5: Engaging Cable Into Open Adjuster
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Check adjustment. To do this, select all gears and check that the gear is indicated in the right-hand instrument cluster. Also change gate from "D" to "M". A straight movement must be possible without catching.
NOTE: Minor corrections can be made on the cable end piece.