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Selector Lever Assembly Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Select 'P'. Remove ignition key.

CAUTION: Do not attempt to start vehicle with selector cable disconnected, incorrectly adjusted, or selector interlock solenoid overridden.

2. Remove center console.





3. Remove sound deadener pad.
4. Select '1'. Disconnect selector cable from lever.





NOTE: North American vehicles are installed with a gear selector interlock mechanism. To move selector lever from 'P', activate interlock solenoid manually with 3 mm screwdriver as shown.





5. Remove 'C' clip securing cable outer to selector lever bracket.
6. If selector lever assembly is to be installed, mark relationship of lever bracket to transmission tunnel.
7. Disconnect multiplug.
8. Remove 6 bolts securing selector lever assembly to transmission tunnel.
9. Remove selector lever assembly. Collect gasket.

INSTALLATION
10. Ensure mating faces are clean.
11. Using a new gasket, position selector lever assembly. Engage cable.
12. Install bolts, finger tight. Align selector lever assembly with marks.





13. New lever only. Temporarily install selector knob. Secure with screw. Select 'P'. Adjust position of lever assembly to give dimension 'A' as shown.
Dimension A = 100 mm (3.9 inch) Remove selector knob.
14. Tighten selector lever assembly fixings.
15. Connect multiplug.
16. Secure cable lever bracket with 'C' clip.
17. Align cable to lever. Secure with clevis and split pins.
18. Install sound deadener pad.
19. Install center console.
20. Engage cable in gearbox abutment bracket. Secure with 'C' clip.
21. Adjust selector cable.