Selector Lever Cable through 02.2009

Selector Lever Cable through 02.2009

• After installation, the selector lever cable movement must be checked and adjusted.

Removing

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

- Disconnect the cable - arrows 1 - and then remove it from the cable bracket - arrow 2 -.





• Do not use pliers because the tabs on the cable bracket could break off.

• Do not bend the selector lever cable.

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





- Lift the vehicle.

To remove the cable and/or the selector mechanism, remove the heat shield and, if necessary, any exhaust system components.

- Remove the heat shield under the selector mechanism.

- Remove the shift housing under the selector lever.





- Remove selector lever cable securing plate. Always replace the securing plate.





The shift housing is pushed slightly off the selector lever cable in the - direction of arrow -.





The locking strap must be pushed forward in order to remove the cable in the - direction of arrow 1 -.





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

- Insert the screwdriver from underneath while pushing the locking strap forward.





For Clarity:

• - 1 - push the strap forward

• - 2 - push the bolt upward





- Remove the selector lever cable.





Remove the shift housing from the selector lever cable.

Installing

Do not grease the cable.

- Route the selector lever cable without tension and place in the bracket on the transmission. Do not secure it there.

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

- Clip the selector lever cable into the bracket. Make sure the bracket does not touch the Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) cooler.





Tighten the nuts to 8 Nm.

- Position the shift housing on the selector lever cable.





- Install the selector lever cable into the selector mechanism.

- Insert the selector lever cable into the bracket and then insert the bolt through the eye from the top in the - direction of arrow 2 -.





Install the securing plate only after having checked the cable for ease of movement. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable through 02.2009, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

- Secure the selector lever cable with a new securing plate to the cable mounting bracket on the selector mechanism.





- Install the shift housing, the heat shield and the exhaust system.





- Adjust selector lever cable after installing. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Adjustments.