Chassis

Gear selector control unit assembly

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Tightening torques

battery cover screw 0.4 daN.m
WARNING

Note the position of the selector lever before starting work. If not possible, set the gear selector and the multifunction switch to neutral "N".

REMOVAL

  • Position the vehicle on a two-post lift.
  • Remove the engine covers.
  • Disconnect the battery, starting with the negative terminal.
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  • Remove:
  • the ball joint (1) of the multifunction switch cable,
  • the control cable sheath retaining clip (2) on the modular connector bracket.
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  • Remove the cover (3) giving access to the diagnostic socket.
  • Turn the part (4) a quarter turn.
  • Lower the part.
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  • Remove the control lever knob (5) by lifting it off.

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  • Unclip the console trim (6).
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  • Disconnect the connector (7).
  • Open the storage tray.
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  • Unclip the handbrake surround trim (8) and (9).
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  • Unclip the lower cover (10).
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  • Disconnect the heated seat connectors (if fitted).
  • Remove the two front seats (see Front Seat Frames and Runners chapter).
  • Remove the screws (11).
  • Spread:
  • the console (12) slightly,
  • the console from the gear lever.
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  • Disconnect the connector (13).
  • Remove the sensor (14).
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  • Remove the three nuts (15) securing the exhaust flange.
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  • Remove the two mounting screws (16).
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  • Remove:
  • the mounting screw (17),
  • the front section of the heat shield.
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  • Fold the carpet backwards.
  • Remove the cover (18).
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  • Remove the protection (19).
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  • Remove the four mounting screws (20) of the control unit housing.
  • Hold the control lever rod and release the four retaining clips of the control unit housing.
  • Remove the control unit housing and cable assembly.

INSTALLATION

  • Refit in the reverse order of removal.
  • Adjust the control cable.
  • Check that the system operates correctly.

CONTROL CABLE ADJUSTMENT

WARNING

Note the position of the selector lever before starting work. If not possible, set the gear selector and the multifunction switch to neutral "N".

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  • Press the slider (21) to unlock the cable.
  • Clip the control cable into the sheath retaining clip.
  • Clip the cable end onto the multifunction switch ball joint.
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  • Actuate the clip (22) to lock the cable end.
  • Check that the system operates correctly and that the gears engage properly.
WARNING

Connect the battery; carry out the necessary relearn procedures (Chapter Battery).

  • Torque the battery cover screws (0.4 daN.m).

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