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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2010ROUTAN SREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1077 (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION EXTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEM - (HYBRID))GENERAL PROCEDURESSELECTOR LEVER CABLE ADJUSTMENT
2010 Volkswagen Routan S

Selector Lever Cable Adjustment

2010 Volkswagen Routan SSECTION Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Mariner and 2008 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    CAUTION: The ignition must be in the OFF position to make sure that the electronic constantly variable transaxle (eCVT) and the engine are OFF.
  1. With the ignition in the OFF position and the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position the vehicle on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING AND LIFTING article.
  2. Place the selector lever in the D position.
    3. Fig 1: Identifying Drive (D) Position
    GF0042416Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Remove the retainers and the LH splash shield.
    4. Fig 2: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
    G03901411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the 2 bolts and the transaxle selector lever cable splash shield.
    5. Fig 3: Identifying Bolts
    GF0042417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the selector lever cable end from the manual lever.
    6. Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End
    GF0042418Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Place the manual lever in DRIVE, by positioning the manual lever between the 2 ribs on the transaxle case.
    7. Fig 5: Selector Lever Between 2 Ribs On Transaxle Case
    GF0024427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Release the selector lever cable adjuster lock.
    1. Pull out on the adjuster lock tabs.
    2. Slide the lock over to unlock the selector lever cable.
    8. Fig 6: Identifying Lock Tabs
    GF0042419Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Align the selector lever cable end to the manual lever ball stud and install it with the adjuster unlocked.
    9. Fig 7: Identifying Selector Lever Cable End
    GF0042420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  9. Slide the adjuster tab in place to lock the selector lever cable.
    10. Fig 8: Identifying Adjuster Tab
    GF0042421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  10. To verify the correct adjustment, observe the selector lever on the transaxle, while an assistant shifts the transmission selector lever to each range position, ending in the D position.
  11. Install the transaxle selector lever cable splash shield.
    • Tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
    12. Fig 9: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Splash Shield
    GF0042417Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Install the LH splash shield.
    13. Fig 10: Locating Retainers For LH Splash Shield
    G03901411Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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