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Shift Interlock Cable: Adjustments


5 Spd. A/T 01V
Locking cable, adjusting

Special tools and equipment





^ Adjusting gauge for locking cable 3352 A
^ Protective glasses

Preliminary work

Note: The following described procedure saves the work of removing center console.





- Cut through adjusting gauge 3352 A at rear end of flat area -arrow using a parting grinder.

WARNING: Wear protective glasses.

- Order a new adjusting gauge for locking cable 3352 A as replacement for later use.

Procedure
- Remove center console trim.

Note: Selector lever knob and cover can remain installed.

- Remove ashtray in center console:

Adjustment requirements:
^ Locking cable in installation position
^ Selector lever in position P.
^ Ignition key in removal position.





- Loosen bolt -1-.
^ Support bracket -2- of locking cable must be movable by hand

- Push modified adjusting gauge 3352 A between pin on lever for locking cable and locking cable eye.
- Move locking cable in direction of arrow to stop and tighten bolt -1- to 9 Nm.
- It must be possible to easily remove and insert adjusting gauge 3352 A in this position.
- Remove adjusting gauge.
- Check ignition key removal lock after every adjustment of the locking cable.





Tightening torque