Selector Mechanism

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NOTE:

The selector mechanism and the selector lever cable cannot be separated from each other. Both are removed at the same time.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Mechanism And Selector Lever Cable

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After installation, the selector lever cable movement must be checked and adjusted.

WARNING:

Move the selector lever into "P" and set the parking brake before working with the engine running.

Removing

-- Move the selector lever into "P".

-- Remove the selector lever handle SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE . Disconnect the connector -2- from the cover while doing this.

Fig 2: Identifying Electrical Connector

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-- Remove the center console. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the selector mechanism to the vehicle wiring harness.

-- Remove the engine cover and the air filter. Refer to ENGINE COVER , ENGINE COVER or ENGINE COVER .

-- Disconnect the cable by squeezing in the -direction of arrows 1- and then remove it from the cable mounting bracket in the -direction of arrow 2-.

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Disengaged And Removed From Mounting Bracket

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NOTE:

Do not use pliers because the tabs on the cable bracket could break off.

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Pry the cable -1- off the selector lever -3-, using for example, a wrench -2-.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Lever/Selector Shaft And 10 mm Open-End Wrench

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-- Disconnect the selector lever cable -1- from the bracket -arrow- on the transmission.

Fig 5: Identifying Clip Securing Selector Lever Cable

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-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Remove the front and rear tunnel braces from the body. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

CAUTION:

There is a danger of causing damage to the decoupling element.

Do not bend the decoupling element more than 10°.
Do not load the decoupling element.
Do not damage the wire mesh on the decoupling element.

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe with the catalytic converter. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION , DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION , DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION or DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Disconnect the center and rear mufflers from the retaining straps and tie them to the body with wire. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION , DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION , DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION or DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Remove the center tunnel heat shield under the selector mechanism.

NOTE:

A second technician is required under the vehicle to remove the selector mechanism.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.

Fig 6: Identifying Selector Mechanism & Bracket

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-- Remove the bracket -A-, if equipped.

-- Remove the selector mechanism -B- with the selector lever cable and selector housing downward.

NOTE:

The selector mechanism can also be removed without having to remove the selector housing.

To do this, remove the four bolts -item 4- in Figure.

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts

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Remove then the selector mechanism with the selector lever cable inside the passenger compartment in -direction of arrow-.

Fig 8: Identifying Removal Of Selector Mechanism

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The selector mechanism is available only together with the selector housing and selector lever cable.

Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Do not lubricate the selector lever cable.

-- Push the selector lever cable carefully onto the selector lever and insert it into the cable bracket.

-- Install the heat shield under the shift mechanism.

-- Reconnect exhaust system making sure it is not under stress. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION , DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION , DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION or DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Install the front and rear tunnel braces on the body. Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

-- Install the center console. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Install the selector lever handle. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, CHECKING .

-- Install the engine cover and the air filter. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION , REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION or REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM OVERVIEW .