Selector cable — removal, installation and adjustment (BMW 3 Series E46)

Removal

1. Disconnect the cable from the selector (see paragraph 2).

2. For easier access, apply the parking brake, raise the vehicle and support it on supports (see "Lifting and supporting the vehicle on supports").

3 While holding the bolt from turning, loosen the nut securing the other end of the cable. Be careful not to bend the end of the cable (see fig. 2.2).

4. Loosen the fastening nut and remove the cable from the bracket on the gearbox.

5. Remove the end of the cable from the tip.

6. Remove the cable from under the car, remembering its location.

Installation

7. Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Please note the following points:

• a) Do not tighten the cable mounting bolt and nut until the cable has been adjusted.
• b) Connect the cable to the selector (see paragraph 2).
• c) After finishing work, adjust the cable (see below).

Adjustment

8. Set the selector to position "P".

9. While holding the bolt from turning, loosen the cable mounting nut (for ease of access the vehicle must be raised).

10. Pull the selector lever away from the cable bracket (towards the "P" position).

11. Press the end of the cable in the opposite direction (towards the bracket). then release the cable and tighten the clamp nut while holding the bolt (Fig. 3.11).



12. Check the cable adjustment. To do this, start the engine, apply the parking brake and move the selector to all positions in turn.