Locking cable, adjusting

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Adhere strictly to the description below for the adjustment of the locking cable.

Requirements

Locking cable correctly fitted
Center console removed.
Selector lever in position "P"
Ignition key withdrawn.

Work sequence

Fig 1: Identifying Sliding Sleeve & Clip

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Slide sliding sleeve -1- forward.
Release clip -2- by pressing upward.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Housing & Shift Lock Solenoid Components

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Pull off connector -4-.
Remove sleeve -5- upward.
Release selector lever housing cover at retaining lugs -6- (Qty. 4) by hand and lift off.
Carefully pry off four corners of frame -7- and remove.

Fig 3: Pulling Locking Cable Outer Sleeve Forward & Pushing Red Clip Downward

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Slide 0.8 mm feeler gauge between locking lever and selector lever roller.
Pull locking cable outer sleeve lightly forward in direction of travel (arrow -1-) and push red clip downward until it engages (arrow -2-).
Push sliding sleeve over clip.
Check operation of ignition key withdrawal lock. Refer to Checking operation of the ignition key withdrawal lock .