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Adjusting locking cable > < Adjusting selector lever cable to basic setting
Removing and installing locking cable
Removing and installing locking cable
Removing
  Note
The locking cable must not be bent or kinked.
–  Shift selector lever to position “S”.
   
  Caution
Follow steps required when disconnecting battery.
–  With the ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap → Rep. Gr.27.
–  Remove storage compartment (driver's side) → Rep. Gr.68
–  Remove cover for steering column → Rep. Gr.68.
  A27-0098
–  Remove air conditioner operating unit → Rep. Gr.87.
–  Remove ashtray in centre console → Rep. Gr.68.
–  Remove selector mechanism cover → Chapter.
–  Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
–  Shift selector lever into position “P”.
  A87-0420
1 - Locking cable
–  Lift up retaining clip -2- on locking device and pull locking cable -1- out of ignition/starter switch.
–  Lift up securing spring -4- for locking cable. Pull locking cable support bracket -5- sideways off the selector mechanism, then disengage locking cable eye.

   
1 - Locking cable
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:
–  Route locking cable behind dash panel brace -arrow- without kinking.
–  Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
–  Insert locking cable -1- into ignition/starter switch.
–  Check that locking device -2- engages.
–  Turn ignition/starter switch to locked position (ignition off).
–  Make sure that selector lever is in position “P”.
–  Hook eye of locking cable onto pin -3-.
–  Lift up securing spring -4- slightly.
–  Insert locking cable support bracket -5- into the selector mechanism from the right. Push it in so that securing spring -4- engages.
–  Adjust locking cable → Chapter.
–  Install selector mechanism cover → Chapter.
–  Install ashtray in centre console → Rep. Gr.68.
–  Install air conditioner operating unit → Rep. Gr.87.
–  Install cover for steering column → Rep. Gr.68.
–  Install storage compartment (driver's side) → Rep. Gr.68.
–  Follow the steps required after connecting the battery → Rep. Gr.27.

   

Adjusting locking cable > < Adjusting selector lever cable to basic setting