Selector Mechanism
Selector Mechanism
Removing
- Remove the rear crossmember bolts - arrows - and crossmember.
- Loosen the quick release connectors - 2 - and remove the rear noise insulation.
- Remove the front crossmember bolts - arrows - and crossmember.
- Remove the driveshaft:
- Loosen the left and right floor panel covers on the inner side.
- Remove the heat shield - arrow -.
- Mark the installation position of the support bracket for the selector lever cable.
- Press the selector lever cable ball joint - 1 - off of the selector shaft lever.
- Remove the screws - arrow - on the selector lever cable bracket.
• Take care not to bend or kink the selector lever cable.
- Remove the front and rear center consoles.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors - 2 - and - 4 -.
- Remove nuts - 1, 3, 5 and 6 -.
• A second technician is required when detaching the shift mechanism from below the vehicle.
- Press the retaining clamps - arrows - inward and lower the selector mechanism downward.
Installing
Install in the reverse order, paying attention to the following:
• Lightly grease the ball socket of the selector lever cable with polycarbamide grease (G 052 142 A2) before installing.
• Take care not to bend or kink the selector lever cable.
- Install the selector lever bracket to the transmission according to the markings.
- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable Adjusting, through 11.05 ] Selector Lever Cable Adjusting, through 11.05.
- Reconnect the exhaust system and ensure it is not under stress.
- Install the rear crossmember. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmember ] Tunnel Crossmember.
- Install the front crossmember.
- Install the front and rear center consoles.
- Check the shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Checking ] Procedures.
Tightening Specifications