Shift Cable: Service and Repair

Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Socket and Key (T40031)

Procedure





- Remove the frame for the selector lever boot - A - - arrows -.

- Move the selector lever into the "S" position.





• The adjusting bolt is only accessible when the selector lever is in the "S" position.

• Loosen the bolt approximately 1 turn - do not remove it completely!

- Loosen the selector lever cable adjusting bolt approximately 1 turn using (T40031).

- Carefully move the selector lever forwards and backwards slightly without shifting to a different selector lever position.

• This loosens the selector lever cable.

- Turn the ignition on.

The two following conditions must be fulfilled:

• The "S" in the "PRNDS" display in the transmission range display (Y6) must be lit.

• The "S" inside the selector lever transmission range position display (Y26) must be lit.

If the conditions are not fulfilled:

- Tighten the adjusting bolt - arrow - for the selector lever cable in this position using (T40031).

- Check the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) memory and correct any faults using Guided Functions in the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051.

- Check the adjustment of the multifunction transmission range switch (F125). Refer to => [ Multifunction Transmission Range Switch, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Again afterward adjust the selector lever cable.

If the conditions are fulfilled:

• When tightening the adjusting bolt, the selector lever must not be moved forward or back or the adjustment will be incorrect.

- Tighten the bolt - arrow - for the selector lever cable using (T40031).

The rest of the installation is performed in reverse order of removal.

• Tightening specification, refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable Overview ] Description and Operation.

- Check the selector mechanism, refer to => [ Selector Mechanism, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.