Removing 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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   Clamping screw for locking cable

4. Loosen transmission support -2-  .

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   Transmission support

   1. 4.1  Support transmission at transmission support 3  using > 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 the transmission approx. 25 mm using > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack  .
5. Remove heat shield -1-  .

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   Heat shield

   1. 5.1  Loosen clamping washers 2  .
   2. 5.2  Remove heat shield
6. Disconnect locking cable 1  . from selector support 3  .

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   Locking cable on selector support

   1. 6.1  Loosen the safety clip 2  and pull locking cable 1  out of the selector support 3  .
7. Remove locking cable -1-  .

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   Locking cable

   1. 7.1  Loosen ball socket -2-  .
   2. 7.2  Unscrew screws on locking cable holder -3-  .
   3. 7.3  Remove locking cable -1-  . together with holder.