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Rover 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual17 · Automatic gearbox
17 · Transmission

Indicator panel adjustment (Automatic gearbox)

Make
Rover
Model
Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
Section
Adjustments › Indicator panel adjustment
Automatic gearboxIndicator panel adjustment

Service Repair No. 44.30.04

Indicator panel adjustment

This procedure must be carried out to ensure accuracy of hydraulic engagement check.

Diagram of selector lever in 'N' position with callout numbers 1, 2, 4, and 5 pointing to the indicator panel and console.
  1. Move selector lever to 'N'.
  2. Check that index line on the 'N' detent window aligns with index line on the green band.

Note: If only one index mark is visible, the reason may be that the two marks are perfectly aligned and the top mark is concealing the lower one. Move selector lever slightly to expose the lower mark.

INDEX MARKS NOT ALIGNED

  1. Remove front console, see BODY – Repairs.
  2. Slacken 4 panel retaining screws.
  3. Move indicator panel until marks are aligned, then tighten screws.
  4. Fit front console, see BODY – Repairs.

Hydraulic engagement check

This procedure is used to establish whether selector cable requires adjustment.

  1. Check indicator panel adjustment.
  2. Apply hand and foot brake and start engine.
Diagram of selector lever being moved forward towards 'R' position with callout numbers 3 and 4 pointing to the lever button and indicator window.
  1. With selector lever button depressed, move selector lever SLOWLY forward.
  2. The green band should be visible in the 'R' window when initial transmission engagement is felt.
  3. Move selector lever to 'N'.
Diagram of selector lever being moved rearwards towards 'D4' position with callout numbers 6 and 7 pointing to the lever button and indicator window.
  1. Move selector lever SLOWLY rearwards.
  2. The green band should be visible in the 'D4' window when initial transmission engagement is felt.
  3. If green band is not positioned in 'R' and 'D4' windows as illustrated, selector cable requires adjustment.
Illustrates removal of front bumper cover on vehicle

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