25 16 175 Adjusting interlock cable

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove center console. See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

Move selector lever (1) to position "P" (front stop of shifting gate).

Loosen screw (4).

Tightening torque 25 16 5AZ. See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

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).

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever, Screw And Interlock Locking Pawl

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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.

Fig 2: Identifying Interlock Locking Pawl Rest And Shift Tower
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