Cable - gear change (page 2 of 2)

13. Release 2 lower and remove 4 remaining bolts securing closing plate to bulkhead.
14. Apply soft soap to all closing plate cables, to ease movement of closing plate.
15. Release closing plate from bulkhead and slide along cables, release gear change cable from grommet.
16. Remove gear change cable from tunnel and engine compartment.

Refit

1. Position gear change cable to tunnel and feed through rear bulkhead.
2. Feed gear change cable into position in engine compartment.
3. Lubricate all cables with soft soap to ease grommet movement on cables.
4. Position gear change cable into closing plate slots and secure with grommets.
5. Align closing plate to bulkhead and secure with bolts.
6. Raise subframe on jack, fit subframe front mounting bolts and tighten to 30 Nm.
7. Connect coolant and heater hoses and secure with clips.
8. Fit gear change lever. See this section.
9. Connect cable to support bracket on gear box and gear change quadrant.
10. Check cable adjustment. See Adjustments.
11. Refill engine coolant. See COOLING SYSTEM, Adjustments.
12. Fit engine compartment access panel. See BODY, Exterior fittings.
13. Fit engine cover. See ENGINE, Repairs.
14. Connect battery earth lead.