Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Basic Setting

Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Basic Setting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Pry Lever - Remove Outside Mirror (80 - 200)

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

• Socket and key (T40031)

Procedure

• "Guided Fault Finding" with Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B) is complete.





• Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051B) connected, "Vehicle On Board Diagnosis" and vehicle system "02 - Transmission electronics" selected.

Display on (VAS 5051B):





- In selection - 1 -, press "Measured values" function and continue by pressing -> button.

Display on (VAS 5051B):





- In button field - 1 -, press button 2 for "Display group 2" and confirm the entry by pressing the Q button.

Selector lever position comparison with position on Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch (F125):





Display on (VAS 5051B):

- Compare display in field - 1 - to position on selector lever with Selector Lever Transmission Range (TR) Position Display (Y26) on selector mechanism and Transmission Range (TR) Display (Y6) in instrument cluster.

• The displays must match

If displays do not match:

- Adjust selector lever cable => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

If individual displays cannot be reached by adjusting the selector lever cable:

Selector lever cable, bringing into basic setting:





- 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).





• Only loosen the clamping bolt - 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.

- Remove front and rear noise insulation by loosening fasteners - 2 - and, if equipped, - arrow -.





- Remove bolt - 1 - support bracket for selector lever cable.





- Press selector lever cable ball socket - A - off selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever - Remove Outside Mirror (80 - 200).





• Take care not to bend or kink selector lever cable.

- Press selector shaft lever - A - on transmission completely toward rear - arrow - until parking lock engages.





• When parking lock is engaged, it must not be possible to turn both front wheels in one direction at the same time.

- Then press selector shaft forward 3 detents so transmission is in "D" position.

- Ensure selector lever in vehicle is also in "D" position.

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





Selector lever position comparison with position on Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch (F125):

Display on (VAS 5051B):

- Compare display in field - 1 - to position on selector lever with Selector Lever Transmission Range (TR) Position Display (Y26) on selector mechanism and Transmission Range (TR) Display (Y6) in instrument cluster.

• The displays must match

• Take care not to bend or kink selector lever cable.

• Lightly grease eyelet and ball socket of selector lever cable with polycarbamide grease (G 052 142 A2) before installing.





- Carefully press selector lever cable ball socket - 5 - onto selector shaft lever - 7 - in this position.

• Take care not to bend selector shaft lever when pressing it on; support it if necessary, as otherwise selector mechanism can no longer be adjusted properly.

- Attach support bracket - 4 - to console.

- Adjust selector lever cable => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting.

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

Tightening specifications => [ Selector Lever Cable Assembly Overview ] Description and Operation.