Adjusting Locking Cable

Information 

Do not apply lateral forces to the selector knob pull rod as it can break off.

1. Remove switch console holder 1  .

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   Switch console holder

   1. 1.1  Release and remove switch console holder -1-  in -direction of arrow-  .
2. Remove insulating mat -1-  .

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   Insulating mat

   1. 2.1  Release and disconnect cable plug 2  .
   2. 2.2  Remove insulating mat -1-  .

      Information 

      • 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".
3. Loosen clamping screw for locking cable by about 1 turn 1  using > T40031 - socket insert a/f 5-2-  .

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   Fastening screw for locking cable

4. Loosen transmission support 2  .

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   Transmission support

   1. 4.1  Support transmission at transmission support fusing > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack 
      1. 4.1.1  Place a suitable piece of wood under the > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack  and position it under the transmission support so that the screws -1 and 3- are accessible.
   2. 4.2  Unscrew screws -1 and 3-  .
   3. 4.3  Lower transmission with transmission support by about 25 mm.
5. Adjust the locking cable.
   1. 5.1  Loosen ball socket -1-  .
   2. 5.2  The selector-lever position -2-  on the transmission must be at the rearmost position -direction of arrow-  .
   3. 5.3  Secure ball socket 1  to selector lever -2-.

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      Selector-lever position

6. Secure transmission support -2-  .

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   Transmission support

   1. 6.1  Lift transmission and transmission support with > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack  .
   2. 6.2  Fit and tighten screws -1 and 3-  .

      > Tightening - torque 70 Nm (52 ftlb.) 

   3. 6.3  > VAS 6931 - Engine and gearbox jack  must new be removed.
7. Tighten clamping screw for locking cable fusing > T40031 - socket insert a/f 5-2-  .

   > Tightening - torque 13 Nm (9.5 ftlb.) 

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   Fastening screw for locking cable

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

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   Selector support

9. Install insulating mat -1-  .

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   Insulating mat

   1. 9.1  Position insulating mat -1-  .
   2. 9.2  Connect and lock cable plug -2-  .
10. Install switch console holder -1-  .

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    Switch console holder

    1. 10.1  Position switch console holder -1-  and lock it in -direction of arrow-  .