Shift Interlock Cable: Adjustments

Locking Cable, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Adjusting gauge (3352A) for locking cable

• Protective glasses

Preliminary work

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

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





CAUTION!
Wear protective glasses.

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

Procedure

- Remove center console trim. Refer to => [ Shift Mechanism Cover ] Shift Mechanism Cover.

• 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 (3352A) 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 (3352A) in this position.

- Remove adjusting gauge.

- Check ignition key removal lock after every adjustment of the locking cable. Refer to => [ Ignition Key Removal Lock, Checking ] 01VA Transmission.

Tightening specifications