Locking Cable For Shift Mechanism (Without Tiptronic), Removing and Installing

Locking cable for shift mechanism (without Tiptronic), removing and installing - 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 01V





Note:
^ Locking cable must not be kinked.

Removing

- Disconnect Ground (GND) strap from battery.
- Remove driver-side storage compartment below steering wheel.
- Remove steering column switch.
- Set ignition/starter lock in "Drive" position.
- Shift selector lever into position "P"
- Lift up locking bracket -1- and pull locking cable out of ignition/starter lock.
- Remove cover with guide (selector lever mechanism).
- Unclip locking cable from securing spring at shift mechanism housing, slightly lift up securing spring to do so.
- Loosen cable tie -2- and remove locking cable.

Installing and Adjusting

- Installation is the reverse of removal.
- Install locking cable without kinking and secure at indicated position using cable tie -2-.
- Adjust steering column rearward/downward.
- Check locking mechanism of interior lever -1-.
- Slightly loosen bolt -6-.
- It must be possible to slide bracket -3- in direction of arrow -5-.
- Make sure securing spring is correctly seated in shift mechanism housing.
- Hook locking cable bracket -3- into shift mechanism and locking coupling ring in lever (for locking cable).
- Connect 3352A adjustment pin for shift lock 3 -item 4- between lever (for locking cable) and locking coupling ring.
- Pull locking cable in direction of arrow -5- and tighten bolt -6- to 8 Nm.
- Check locking cable after every new adjustment of the locking cable.