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Removing selector lever cable

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  1. Removing selector knob. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING SELECTOR KNOB (AS OF MY 2002)  .
  2. Removing centre console. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE CONSOLE (FRONT SECTION) .
  3. Remove parking brake console.
  4. Remove underbody panels (middle and rear).
  5. Remove transmission support.
    Fig 1: Removing Transmission Support (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105437Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  6. Remove plastic cover -A-  around pinion shaft.
    Fig 2: Removing Plastic Cover Around Pinion Shaft (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105438Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  7. Remove transmission lever -A-  from the transmission housing. To do this remove retaining clamp -D-  from the pivot point. Undo the transmission lever holder screws -C-  and remove the transmission lever holder -B-  . Refer to Fig 3 .
    Fig 3: Locating Transmission Lever & Transmission Lever Holder (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105439Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  8. Remove support bracket sleeve -A-  on selector lever cable from support bracket -B-  . To do this, press retaining clip -C-  together and pull the support bracket sleeve out of the support bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Support Bracket Sleeve From Support Bracket By Pressing Retaining Clip Together (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105440Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  9. Lever the end piece of the selector lever cable off the transmission lever with a commercially available removal tool. The selector lever cable can be pulled down somewhat with the transmission lever to allow better access to the separation point.
    Fig 5: Levering End Piece Of Selector Lever Cable Off Transmission Lever (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105441Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
    NOTE: When separating the selector lever cable and the transmission lever, make sure not to bend the transmission lever or kink the selector lever cable too much.
  10. Bend up the tabs -A-  in the vehicle interior at the body opening and press the rubber sleeve outward through the body opening.
    Fig 6: Pressing The Rubber Sleeve Outward Through The Body Opening (As Of MY 2002)
    G03105442Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  11. Pull B+ cable out of the slotted sleeve and pull the selector lever cable out through the body opening.
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