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Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

  1. Remove the battery cover and disconnect battery ground cable.
  2. Position the shift to N.
  3. Remove the J-gate surround. See SELECTOR LEVER GATE FINISH PANEL  .
  4. Remove the console finisher veneer panel. See FLOOR CONSOLE FINISH PANEL for 2001 or FLOOR CONSOLE FINISH PANEL for 2002-03.
  5. Remove the center console assembly, see FLOOR CONSOLE for 2001 or FLOOR CONSOLE for 2002-03.
  6. Slacken the selector cable locking nuts away from the abutment.
    Fig 1: Loosening Selector Cable Locking Nuts
    G00378962Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  7. Raise and support vehicle for access.
  8. Verify the transmission selector position (N).
    • At the transmission, detach the inner cable from the selector lever.
    • With the lever moved fully rearward, push the lever forward two detents to achieve N.
      1. Reconnect the inner cable.
    Fig 2: Verifying Transmission Selector Position (N)
    G00378963Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
    9. NOTE: When setting the selector cable, ensure that the transmission selector does not move from the N position.
    Fig 3: Adjusting Transmission Selector Cable
    G00378964Courtesy of JAGUAR CARS, INC.
  9. Adjust the selector cable.
    1. Position the shift in the N detent.
    2. Adjust the nuts to lock against the bracket without moving the set position of either the gear selector lever or the selector lever on the transmission case.
    3. Tighten to specification.
    4. Verify the N setting.
  10. Further installation is the reverse of the removal procedure.
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