Removing and installing selector support: Installation

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Install in reverse order, observing the following points:

Tighten fastening nuts (11) to 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.). See Figure .
Fastening selector lever cable:
Press the cable into the support bracket until the retaining clip engages in the housing (10). See Figure .

Press cable into the open adjuster (8) and close the adjuster (9). The locking sleeve must move to the end position automatically (9). See Figure .
Fastening keylock cable:
NOTE: Adjust the keylock cable only with the selector knob fitted.

Install selector knob (refer to Removing and installing selector knob ).

Turn ignition key to position "1" (ignition on) and move selector lever to position "D".

Open adjuster (3). See Figure .

Engage cable nipple (1) on the keylock lever (2). See Figure .

Press housing for adjuster (3) into the support bracket until the retaining clip (4) engages. See Figure .

Move selector lever to position "P" and turn ignition key to position "0" (removal position).

Press cable sleeve (5) toward the selector support. See Figure .

Release cable and press locking button (7) until it engages. See Figure .
Check keylock function:
Turn ignition key to position "1" (ignition on).

Move selector lever from position "P" to "D" and turn ignition key counterclockwise.

The removal position must not be reached.

Release ignition key again and engage selector lever position "P". In this position, it must be possible to remove the ignition key and the locking button must be locked.
Remove selector knob once more.
Fit rotary valve in correct position and install centre console.

Fig 1: Fitting Rotary Valve In Correct Position
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