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Removing Locking Cable

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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

      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 -2-  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
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    Heat shield

    1. 5.1  Loosen clamping washers -2-  .
    2. 5.2  Remove heat shield -1-  .
  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.