Selector Lever Cable (From VIN 8E_6A156500), Removing and Installing

Selector lever cable (from VIN 8E_6A156500), removing and installing - 01J, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





^ Pry lever 80-200





^ Socket and key T40031

Removing
- Remove selector lever handle.
- Remove cover for shift mechanism.
- Place selector lever in position "D".





- Loosen rear clamping screw on selector lever cable through hole in shift mechanism approx. one turn using socket and key T40031.

Note:
^ Loosen clamping screw only approx. 1 turn. Do not remove.
^ Clamping screw is only accessible in selector lever position "D".
^ Selector lever must remain in position "D" while clamping screw is loose.

Removing





- Loosen quick-release screws -2- and -3- and remove rear noise insulation.





- Remove tunnel braces.

Note:
^ Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.





- Disconnect exhaust system at double clamps -arrows-.
- Remove heat shield under shift mechanism.





For vehicles with noise insulation -A- under shift mechanism:
- Remove lock washers -arrows-.

Note:
^ Always replace lock washers

- Remove sound insulation -A- and slide forward.

All:





- Remove selector lever cable retaining clip -1- sideways.
- Remove selector lever cable -2- from shift mechanism.

Note:
^ Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.

Installing
Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Note:
^ Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.
^ Lightly grease eyelet and ball socket of selector lever cable with polycarbamide grease G 052 142 A2 before installing.





For vehicles with noise insulation -A- under shift mechanism:
- Slide noise insulation -A- over opening on selector lever cable.

All:





- Replace O-ring -1- on selector lever cable.
- Slide selector lever cable into shift mechanism -arrow-.





- Secure selector lever cable -2- to shift mechanism with retaining clip -1-.
^ Installation position: Angled end of retaining clip faces toward shift mechanism.





For vehicles with noise insulation -A- under shift mechanism:
- Secure sound insulation to shift mechanism with four new lock washers -arrows-.

All:





- Tightly bolt selector lever cable -5- to support bracket -4-, tighten lock nuts -6-.





- Press selector shaft lever -A- on transmission completely toward rear -arrow- until parking lock engages.

Note:
^ When parking lock is engaged, it must not be possible to turn both front wheels in one direction at the same time.

- Then press selector shaft forward 3 detents, so transmission is in "D" position.
- Ensure selector lever in vehicle is also in "D" position.





- Carefully press selector lever cable ball socket -5- onto selector shaft lever -7- in this position.

Note:
^ Take care not to bend selector shaft lever when pressing it on; support it if necessary, as otherwise selector mechanism can no longer be adjusted properly.





- Check exact position of selector lever in position "D" by pushing selector lever lightly towards drivers seat -arrow A-.

Note:
^ Do not touch selector lever during the adjustment.

- Tighten clamping screw with Socket T40031 through hole in shift mechanism while in this position, without touching selector lever.
- Adjust selector lever cable.
- Install exhaust system and align it free of tension.