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Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting






Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B)

Socket and key (T40031)

Procedure

- Unclip mounting frame for selector lever boot - 1 - from center console and lift it upward and off - arrows -.





- Place selector lever in position "D".

- Through opening - arrow - in shift mechanism, loosen bolt on selector lever cable approximately one turn using Socket (T40031).





Loosen the clamping bolt approximately one turn. Do not remove it.

Clamping bolt is only accessible in selector lever position "D".

Selector lever must remain in position "D" while clamping bolt is loose.

- Carefully move selector lever lightly toward front and rear without shifting into another selector lever position, this releases the tension on the selector lever cable.

- Check exact position of selector lever in position "D" by pushing selector lever lightly towards driver's seat.

Do not touch selector lever during the adjustment.

- Without touching selector lever, tighten clamping bolt in this position using socket and key (T40031), tightening torque => [ Selector Lever Cable Assembly Overview ] Description and Operation.

- Check shift mechanism => [ Selector Mechanism, Checking ] 01J Continuously Variable Transmission.

Using the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B) it is possible to compare the position of the Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch (F125) with the position on the selector lever.

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B) connected, "OBD", Vehicle System "02 - Transmission Electronics", Function "Measured Values, Display Group 2" selected.





- Compare display in field - 1 - to the position on the selector lever.

If shift mechanism does not function properly after adjusting selector lever cable:

- Bring selector lever cable into basic setting => [ Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Basic Setting ] Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Basic Setting.