Selector Mechanism Without Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

A second technician will be needed for threading the cable from the passenger compartment to the engine compartment.

• The selector mechanism selector lever is in the "N" position. The cable can only be locked in this position.

-- Guide the cable in the selector mechanism until it is visible through the locking mechanism -arrow-.

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-- Turn the locking mechanism 90° in the direction of -arrow- with a large screwdriver.

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-- The cable is correctly locked when the grooves on the locking mechanism are at a right angle to the cable.

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-- Install the new clip -arrow- and replace the plugs.

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-- Install the heat shield under the selector mechanism. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - HEAT SHIELD .

-- Install the air duct in the center console. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR ROUTING AND AIR DISTRIBUTION IN VEHICLE INTERIOR .

-- Install the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the selector lever handle. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Check and adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM, CHECKING .