25 16 175 Adjusting Interlock Cable
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove centre console . See 51 16 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CENTER CONSOLE COVER .
- Remove trim (E85).
- Remove switch unit (E85).
Move selector lever (1) to position "P" (front stop of shifting gate).
Loosen screw (4).
Tightening torque 25 16 5AZ . See 25 16 SHIFT CONSOLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION for specs.
It must be possible to move cable (2) slightly in holder (3).
Move ignition key to "zero" position and remove.
Press interlock locking pawl (5) downwards as far as it will go.
Tighten screw (4).
NOTE:
Check adjustment of Interlock:
- Turn ignition key to "ignition" position and then back to "zero" position.
- Interlock locking pawl (1) must rest (3) on contact face in shift tower (2).
- If necessary, adjust interlock cable again.