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Shift Interlock Cable: Adjustments




25 16 175 - Adjusting interlock cable





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove centre console.
- Remove trim(E85).
- Remove switch unit(E85).





Move selector lever (1) to position "P" (front stop of shifting gate).
Loosen screw (4).
Tightening torque 25 16 5AZ [1][2]Shifter A/T.
It must be possible to move cable (2) slightly in holder (3).
Move ignition key to "zero" position and remove.
Press interlock locking pawl (5) downwards as far as it will go.
Tighten screw (4).





Note:
Check adjustment of Interlock:
- Turn ignition key to "ignition" position and then back to "zero" position.
- Interlock locking pawl (1) must rest (3) on contact face in shift tower (2).
- If necessary, adjust interlock cable again.