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Shift Interlock Cable: Adjustments


Adjusting Interlock Cable





Note: Do not turn handle when pulling off as this would shear off the turning lock in the handle.

Pull off handle with a forceful tug.

Installation:
Attach handle to selector lever. Align handle and press on until it can be felt snapping into place.





Pull trim (1) out of center console.





Disconnect cable plug.





Installation:
Adjusting display slide of trim:
^ Press band (1) a little to one side.
^ Press adjuster (2) of display slide (3) against stop (4).
^ Position opening of trim (5) over opening of display slide (3).
^ Move preselector lever to "N" (NORMAL) position.
^ Insert trim on preselector lever and install.
^ Move preselector lever to T" (PARK) position.
^ Display slide (3) is now adjusted.





Release screws.





Lever trim (1) out of center console, disconnect cable plugs (2 ... 3) and remove trim (1).





Remove storage tray (1).





Release screws.





Pull support member (1) slightly out of center console.

Depending on equipment, press fitted switches (2) forwards out of support member (1) and disconnect.

On rear side of support member (1), disconnect cable plug from cigarette lighter and ashtray light.

Remove support member (1).





Move selector lever (1) to "P" position (front stop of shifting gate). Release screw (2).

The cable (3) must remain easily movable axially in the holder (4). Move ignition key to "zero" position and remove.

Press interlock lever (5) downwards as far as it will go.
Tighten down screw (2). Tightening torque, 25 16 5AZ.

Note: Checking interlock adjustment:
Turn ignition key to "ignition" position and then turn back to "zero" position.
Interlock lever (5) must rest on contact surface in selector lever (1).

If necessary, adjust interlock cable again.