Selector Lever Cable (VIN Through 8E_6A156499), Bringing Into Basic Setting

Selector lever cable (VIN through 8E_6A156499), bringing into basic setting - 01J, Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT)

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

^ Socket and key T40031

Work procedure

- Remove cover for shift mechanism.

Note:
^ There is a distinction between vehicles with "PRND" shift mechanisms (up to model year 2004) and vehicles with "PRNDS" shift mechanisms (as of model year 2005).

Vehicles with "PRND" shift mechanisms

- Place selector lever in position "D".

Note:
^ Before performing basic setting, make sure that the clamping screw is tightened. It is accessible through the hole in shift mechanism in position "D" using socket and key T40031.

- Tighten clamping screw in this position using socket and key T40031 (13 Nm).

Vehicles with "PRNDS" shift mechanisms

- Place selector lever in position "S".

Note:
^ Before performing basic setting, make sure that the clamping screw is tightened. It is accessible through the hole in shift mechanism in position "S" using socket and key T40031.

- Tighten clamping screw in this position using socket and key T40031 (13 Nm).

Vehicles with "PRND" and "PRNDS" shift mechanisms

- Place selector lever in position "P".

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

- Remove support bracket for selector lever cable - 1 -.

Note:
^ Make sure selector lever is in position "P".

- Push lever for selector shaft - 2 - at transmission completely toward rear 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.

- Make sure that selector lever cable has been routed free of kinks and tension.

- Make sure that selector lever cable - 5 - is secured with nuts - 6 - to support bracket - 4 - (13 Nm).

- Install support bracket for selector lever cable tightly to bracket - 1 -.
- Adjust selector lever cable.

Torque specification