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Selector Lever Cable, Through 02.09

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NOTE:

Check the cable for ease of movement after installing it.

Removing 

-- Move the selector lever into the "S" position.

-- Disconnect the selector lever cable -1- from the cable bracket -2- and remove it.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Disengaged And Removed From Mounting Bracket
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Be careful not to bend the cable. Do not use pliers, otherwise the tabs on the cable bracket may break off.

-- Pry the cable -1- off the selector shaft lever -3- using a open end wrench -2-.

Fig 2: Prying Selector Lever Cable From Lever/Selector Shaft Using A 10 mm Open-End Wrench
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-- Lift the vehicle.

To remove the cable and/or the selector mechanism, remove the heat shield and, if necessary, any exhaust system components. Refer to Description and Operation[For engine(s) BGP, BGQ, CBTA, CBUA] Description and Operation[For engine(s) BPY] Description and Operation[For engine(s) CCTA] Description and Operation .

-- Remove the heat shield.

-- Remove the selector housing from under the selector mechanism.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Selector Housing From Under Selector Mechanism
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-- Remove the retainer. Always replace the retainer.

Fig 4: Removing Retainer
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The selector housing is pushed forward on the cable.

Fig 5: Identifying Selector Housing Is Pushed Forward On Cable
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The retainer must be pushed forward in order to remove the cable -1-.

-- Push the pin upward at the same time with a screwdriver -2-.

Fig 6: Identifying Retainer Must Be Pushed Forward In Order To Remove Cable & Pushing Pin Upward At Same Time With Screwdriver
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-- Insert the screwdriver from underneath while pushing the retainer forward.

Fig 7: Inserting Screwdriver From Underneath While Pushing Retainer Forward
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For Clarity: 

Fig 8: Pushing Retainer Forward & Pushing Pin Upward
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-- Remove the selector lever cable.

Fig 9: Removing Selector Lever Cable
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Remove the selector housing from the cable

Installing 

Do not grease the cable.

-- Route the selector lever cable so that it is free of tension and install it into cable bracket on the transmission but do not secure it yet.

-- When installing, make sure the selector lever cable is routed correctly.

-- Clip the selector lever cable into the bracket. Make sure that the bracket does not touch the transmission fluid cooler.

Nuts: 8 Nm

Fig 10: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Retainer And Bolts
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-- Mount the selector housing on the cable.

-- Install the selector lever cable into the selector mechanism.

Fig 11: Installing Selector Lever Cable Into Selector Mechanism
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-- Insert the cable into the bracket and then insert the pin through the eye from the top

Fig 12: Inserting Cable Into Bracket And Inserting Pin Through Eye From Top
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Install the retainer only after having checked the cable for ease of movement. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .

-- Secure the cable with a new retainer to the cable bracket on the selector mechanism.

Fig 13: Securing Cable With New Retainer To Cable Bracket On Selector Mechanism
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-- Install the selector housing, the heat shield and the exhaust system.

Fig 14: Removing/Installing Selector Housing From Under Selector Mechanism
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-- Adjust the selector lever cable after installing. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING .