MULTIFUNCTION Transmission Range Switch, Adjusting

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Gauge - Multi Function Switch: T10173

-- Move the selector lever into "N".

-- Do not bend the selector lever cable.

Adjustment Requirements:

The selector lever cable is removed from the selector lever.
The selector shaft is in "N".
The bolts on the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125- are loosened.
The selector lever is removed from the front selector shaft

-- Install the : T10173 on the selector shaft -2- and turn the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125- -1- until the : T10173 locks onto the tab on the connector on the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-.

Fig 1: Adjustment Tool Attached Onto Shift Rod

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NOTE:

If the connector tab cannot engage into the : T10173 groove, then the transmission is no longer in "N". If this is the case, shift the transmission into "N" using the : T10173 .

-- Use the bolt -3- to secure the : T10173 to the selector shaft -2-.

-- Tighten the bolts -arrows- to the tightening specification.

-- Remove the : T10173 .

-- Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Refer to Installing .

Tightening Specifications

Component	Nm
Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125- on the transmission	6