Selector Lever Cable, Checking And Adjusting: Adjusting

-- Move the selector lever into "P".

The adjustment screw -2- must be loosened.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Cable At Transmission Side
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-- Move the selector lever -3- on the transmission into "P" (push the lever to the rear).

WARNING: The parking lock must be engaged.

NOTE: Make sure the transmission is in "P" (parking lock is engaged) if raising the vehicle. It must not be possible to turn the front wheels.

-- Tap the handle on the selector lever back and forth gently but do not move it out of "P".

This places the cable core in its optimal position.

-- Tighten the bolt -2- to the tightening specification.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Cable At Transmission Side

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-- Install the engine cover by gently pressing the engine cover down, and the air filter. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING .