Selector Lever Cable, Bringing Into Basic Setting

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Pry lever80-200
Vehicle diagnostic tester for example the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Socket And KeyT40031

Procedure

Fig 1: DLC Attached

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The "Guided Fault Finding" with the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is completed.
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester connected, OBD, Vehicle System 02 - Transmission Electronics , Measured Values , Display Group 2 selected.

Selector lever position comparison with position on Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125- :

Fig 2: Display On VAS 5051 - (42%, 39.76 Bar, 40.63 Bar, Inactive)

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-- Compare the display in field -1- to the position on selector lever with the selector lever Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit -Y26- on the selector mechanism and the Transmission Range Display -Y6- in the instrument cluster.

The displays must match

If the displays do not match:

-- Adjust the selector lever cable, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

If the individual displays cannot be reached by adjusting the selector lever cable:

Selector Lever Cable, Bringing Into Basic Setting:

Fig 3: Unclipping Mounting Frame For Selector Lever Boot From Center Console

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-- Remove the frame for the selector lever boot -1- -arrows-.

-- Move the selector lever into "D".

-- Loosen the screw on the selector lever cable through the opening -arrow- in the selector mechanism one turn using the Socket And KeyT40031.

Fig 4: Loosening Bolt On Selector Lever Cable One Turn Using Socket T140031

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NOTE:

Only loosen the clamping screw - do not remove it.

The clamping screw is only accessible when the selector lever is in "D".

The selector lever must remain in "D" when the clamping screw is loose.

-- Remove the noise insulation, refer to NOISE INSULATION OVERVIEW .

Fig 5: Identifying Noise Insulation And Mountings

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-- Remove the selector lever cable bracket bolt -1-.

Fig 6: Removing Support Bracket For Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove the ball heads -A- on the selector lever cable from the selector lever using the Pry Lever80-200.

Fig 7: Using Pry Lever 80-200 To Press Selector Lever Cable From Lever For Selector Shaft

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NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Press the selector shaft lever -A- on the transmission all the way back -arrow- until the parking lock engages.

Fig 8: Pressing Selector Shaft Lever On Transmission Completely Toward Rear

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NOTE:

When parking lock is engaged, it must not be possible to turn the front wheels.

-- Then press transmission selector lever forward three detents so transmission is in "D".

-- Make sure the selector lever is also in "D".

Vehicle Diagnostic Tester connected, OBD, Vehicle System 02 - Transmission Electronics , Measured Values , Display Group 2 selected.

Selector lever position comparison with position on Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125- :

Fig 9: Display On VAS 5051 - (42%, 39.76 Bar, 40.63 Bar, Inactive)

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The displays must match

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Lubricate the cable eye and the ball socket on the selector lever cable with Polycarbamide GreaseG 052 142 A2 before installing.

Fig 10: Bolting Selector Lever Cable To Support Bracket & Tightening Lock Nuts

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-- Carefully install the selector lever cable ball socket -5- in this position onto the selector shaft lever -7-.

NOTE:

Do not bend selector shaft lever when pressing on, otherwise shift mechanism can no longer be adjusted exactly.

-- Attach the cable bracket -4- to the console.

-- Adjust the selector lever cable, refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

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