Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Removing and installing selector lever cable

Removal

Note
The selector cable must not be excessively bent or kinked.

1. Move selector lever to "P" position.





2. Detach selector lever cable at deflection lever and at transmission support.
3. Remove selector knob.
4. Remove center console.





5. Remove rear wall cover.





6. Remove cable holder.
7. Disengaging selector lever cable:
- Slide the locking sleeve of the adjuster (1) forward and turn it clockwise to removal position.
- Press the retaining clip (2) together and carefully pull the cable upward out of the support bracket.





8. Press out locking piece and remove selector lever cable. Take care not to soil the passenger compartment.

Installation





1. Route the selector lever cable (1) through the rear wall to the correct position on the transmission and fasten on the transmission.
2. Insert locking piece in the rear wall and fit rear wall cover.
3. Fasten cable on support bracket (2).





4. Fit cable holder.
5. Move selector lever and transmission to position "P".
6. Press cable into the open adjuster (1) and close the adjuster (3). The locking sleeve must move to the end position automatically.
7. Check adjustment of the selector lever cable.