Adjusting locking cable

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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No lateral forces must be applied to the pull rod of the selector knob.

Press holder for switch console -1- in -direction of arrow- and remove it.

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Disconnect electric plug connection -2- and remove insulating mat -1- .

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Move selector lever to position "P".
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- Loosen clamping screw for locking cable by only about 1 turn.
- The clamping screw is only accessible in selector-lever position "P".
- When the clamping screw is loosened, the selector lever must remain in position "P".
Loosen clamping screw -1- for locking cable by about 1 turn using socket insert a/f 5 T40031 .
Clamping screw remains in place .

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Unscrew fastening screws -1- and -3- , support the transmission using transmission bracket and lower it by about 25 mm.

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Adjust the locking cable -1- .

6.1. Loosen ball socket -1- .
6.2. The selector-lever position -2- on the transmission must be at the rearmost position -direction of arrow- .

6.3. Secure ball socket -1- .

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Tighten fastening screw -1- for the locking cable using socket insert a/f 5 T40031 .

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Lift the transmission and fit and tighten fastening screws -1- and -3- . Tightening torque 70 Nm (52 ft. lb.)

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Press release -3- , actuate selector knob -2- and move selector lever from position "P" to "D" and from position "D" to "M" and back again several times.

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Position insulating mat -1- and connect electric plug connection -2- .

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Position holder for switch console -1- and engage in -direction of arrow- .

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