Selector Mechanism

Selector Mechanism

• The selector mechanism and the selector lever cable cannot be separated from each other. Both are removed at the same time.






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

Removing

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

- Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle and Cover ] Selector Lever Handle and Cover.






- Remove the ashtray and center console cover.

- Disconnect the connector - 1 - from the selector mechanism.

- Remove the engine cover with air filter.



- 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 or kink the selector lever cable.

- Pry the cable - 1 - off the selector lever - 3 -, for example, using a wrench - 2 -.






- Disconnect the selector lever cable - 1 - from the bracket - arrow - on the transmission.






- Lift the vehicle.

- Remove the front and rear tunnel braces from the body.



- Remove the exhaust pipe with catalytic converter.

- Disconnect the center and rear mufflers from the retaining straps and secure them to the body with wire.

- Remove the center tunnel heat shield under the selector mechanism.

• A second technician is required under the vehicle to remove the selector mechanism.






• Remove the bracket with the access/start authorization system antenna 1 in vehicle interior (R138) , if equipped from the front stud bolts on the selector mechanism.

- Remove the nuts - arrows - in the vehicle interior.

- Remove the selector mechanism with the selector lever cable and gearshift housing downward.

• The selector mechanism can also be removed without having to remove the gearshift housing.

• To do this, remove the 4 screws.






• Remove the selector mechanism with the selector lever cable from inside the passenger compartment in the - direction of the arrow -.






• The selector mechanism is available only together with the selector housing and selector lever cable. Refer to the Parts Catalog.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal.

• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

• Do not lubricate the selector lever cable.

- Push the selector lever cable carefully onto the selector lever and insert it into the cable bracket.

- Install the heat shield under the selector mechanism.

- Install the exhaust system and align it free of tension.

- Install the ashtray and center console cover.

- Install the selector lever handle. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle and Cover ] Selector Lever Handle and Cover.

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

- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

- Install the engine cover with air filter.