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Selector lever cable

Selector lever cable

To remove



1. Remove the battery cover, battery and battery tray.

2. Remove the gear selector arm from the gearbox. The selector lever must be in position L.


3. Remove the clamp at the cable bracket.

4. Remove the cable ferrule from the bracket on the transmission.

5. Remove the centre console, see group 8 Body, Climate control system, Interior equipment.


6. Remove the circlip and the anti-rattle clip.

7. Drive out the pin while removing the end of the cable from the ball.

8. Remove the screws securing the selector lever housing.

9. Unplug the selector lever housing's connector.

10. Lift up the selector lever housing and unplug the electrical connection from the ignition switch. Remove the air duct.

11. Remove the clamp located beside the locking catches.


12. Carefully press the catches securing the cable ferrule towards each other and remove the cable from the bracket.

13. Lift out the selector lever housing.

14. Pull the cable and rubber grommet into the car.

Note

Protect the rear seat upholstery. The cable may contact the rear seat when it is pulled out.



Fitting



1. Fold aside the centre console's carpet beside the accelerator so that the cable's rubber grommet can be pressed into place.

2. Push the cable through the acoustic insulation from inside the cabin.

3. Lubricate the rubber grommet with vaseline and guide the cable to its correct position in the car.

4. Press the rubber grommet into the hole in the body metal.

Note

Check the position of the cable at the selector lever housing, the elevation on the cable ferrule should point up.


5. Connect the selector lever to the transmission and fit the clamp.

6. Fit the selector lever housing in place.


7. Connect the cable to the selector lever housing and fit the clamp.

8. Plug in the electrical connections to the ignition switch while putting the selector lever housing in place.


9. Connect the air duct and tighten the selector lever housing.

10. Tap in the pin at the same time as the ball enters the end of the cable.

11. Fit the circlip and the anti-rattle clip.

12. Fit the centre console, see group 8 Body, Climate control system, Interior equipment.

13. Fold back the carpet at the accelerator.

14. Adjust the position of the cable, see .

15. Refit the battery tray, battery and battery cover.


16. Set the right time on the clock.