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Installing selector lever cable

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NOTE: Install in reverse order to removal.
  1. Apply a generous coating of lubricant (e.g. Contifix tyre mounting paste) on the rubber sleeve and B+ wire in the area of the body opening.
  2. Push selector cable -C-  through the body opening from behind.
    Fig 1: Pushing Selector Cable Through Body Opening (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105443Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert B+ wire -A-  into the slot of the rubber sleeve -B-  and press sleeve into the body opening. See Fig 1 .
  4. Press end piece of the selector lever cable onto the ball head on the transmission lever.
  5. Insert support bracket sleeve on the selector lever cable into the support bracket. Ensure correct seating of retaining clip in the support bracket.
  6. Fit transmission lever and transmission lever holder. Ensure that the retaining clamp is seated correctly.

    Tightening torque for holder screws: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

    Fig 2: Fitting Transmission Lever And Transmission Lever Holder (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105444Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Fit plastic cover around pinion shaft.
  8. Install transmission support.

    Tightening torque: 65 Nm (48 ftlb.) 

  9. Install underbody panels (middle and rear).
  10. Install parking brake console.

    Tightening torque: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 

  11. Check function of parking brake and adjust it if necessary. Refer to ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES .
  12. Insert support bracket sleeve on the selector lever cable in the support bracket on the selector support. Make sure the two plastic clips engage properly. (See enlarged view in Fig 3 )
    Fig 3: Engaging Plastic Clips On Support Bracket Sleeve (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105445Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  13. Push selector lever cable all the way back (see enlarged view in Fig 4 ); this shifts the transmission into park.
    Fig 4: Pushing Selector Lever Cable All Way Back (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105446Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  14. Move selector lever to position P.
  15. Engage the selector lever cable into the open adjuster and close the adjuster (see enlarged bubble in Fig 5 ). The locking sleeve on the adjuster must move to the end position automatically.
    Fig 5: Engaging Selector Lever Cable Into Open Adjuster & Close Adjuster (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105447Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  16. Install centre console. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE CONSOLE (FRONT SECTION) .
  17. Install selector knob. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING SELECTOR KNOB (AS OF MY 2002)  .
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