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Removing and installing selector lever cable: Installation

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  1. Screw on cable end piece by 12 +/- 0.5 mm.
    Fig 1: Screwing On Cable End Piece
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  2. Position rubber grommet.
    Fig 2: Positioning Rubber Grommet
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  3. Apply a generous coating of lubricant (e.g. Contifix tyre mounting paste) on the rubber grommet and B+ wire in the area of the body opening.
  4. Cable through the body opening from behind. Take care not to soil the passenger compartment.
  5. Insert B+ wire into the slot of the rubber grommet and carefully press grommet into the body opening.
    Fig 3: Inserting B+ Wire Into Slot Of Rubber Grommet
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  6. Fasten cable on support bracket.
  7. Press cable end piece onto the transmission lever using a pair of pliers. The end piece must be felt to engage.
  8. Install transmission support and cross member.
  9. Install parking brake console. Observe routing of the cable.
    Fig 4: Installing Parking Brake Console
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  10. Engage cable on support bracket (2).
  11. Move selector lever to position "P", engage cable 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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  12. Check adjustment of selector lever cable (refer to Adjusting selector lever cable  ).
  13. Adjust parking brake (refer to ADJUSTING THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES ).
  14. Install centre console (refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING CENTRE CONSOLE (FRONT SECTION) ).
  15. Install selector knob (refer to Removing and installing selector knob  ).
  16. Fit underbody panels (middle and rear).