Through VIN 8E_8A 002699
Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
• Socket and key (T40031)
Procedure
• Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable and Locking Cable Assembly Overview ] Selector Lever Cable and Locking Cable Assembly Overview.
- Remove cover for shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Cover ] Selector Mechanism Cover.
- Place selector lever in position "S".
- Loosen rear clamping screw on selector lever cable through the hole in shift mechanism approximately one turn using socket and key (T40031).
• Loosen clamping screw only 1 turn but do not remove it.
• Clamping screw is only accessible in selector lever position " S".
• The selector lever must remain in position "S" with clamping bolt loosened, otherwise the setting is not correct.
- Carefully move selector lever forwards and backwards slightly without shifting to a different selector lever position.
- Pull selector lever completely toward rear once more until it stops in position "S" and release selector lever.
• Do not touch selector lever during the adjustment.
- In this position, tighten the clamping screw with the socket and key (T40031).
- Install selector mechanism cover.
- Check shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism, Checking ] Procedures.
• Using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 A), the position of Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch (F125) can be compared to position on selector lever via On Board Diagnostic (OBD), 02 - Automatic Transmission, 08 - Read measured value block, display group 4 in display field - 3 -.
If shift mechanism does not function properly after adjusting selector lever cable:
- Bring selector lever cable into basic setting. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Basic Setting ] Selector Lever Cable, Bringing Into Basic Setting.