Selector Cable: XJS
- Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove gear selector knob. Remove screws securing control cover, and withdraw cover slightly to gain access to cigarette lighter terminals.
- Note installed position of cigarette lighter and door lock switch terminals. Disconnect lock terminals and electric window switch harnesses. Remove panel and cover.
- Loosen lock nuts on cable bracket. Disconnect selector cable end from transmission lever (below vehicle). See Fig 1 . Position both gear selector and transmission lever in Neutral.
- Adjust length of cable by means of lock nuts until cable can be connected to selector lever without gear selector or transmission lever moving. Reconnect cable to transmission lever, and tighten lock nuts.NOTE: A certain amount of free play at selector lever should be evident when adjustment is complete.
- Reconnect all electrical harnesses. Install center control console and switch panel. Reconnect battery, and test operation of window switches and cigarette lighter. Start engine, and ensure no engagement exists in Park and Neutral. Ensure proper gear engagement is felt as gear selector lever is shifted into Reverse, Drive, 2nd and 1st.