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2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard Trans

Interlock Cable

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION Interlock Cable
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Do not turn handle when pulling off as this would shear off the turning lock in the handle. Pull off handle with a forceful tug. See Fig 1. During installation, attach handle to selector lever. Align handle and press on until it can be felt snapping into place.

Fig 1: Removing Handle
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Pull trim (1) out of center console. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Pulling Trim Out Of Center Console
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Disconnect cable plug. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable Plug
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During installation, to adjust display slide of trim:

  • Press band (1) a little to one side. See Fig 4.
  • Press adjuster (2) of display slide (3) against stop (4).
  • Position opening of trim (5) over opening of display (3).
  • Move preselector lever to "N" (NORMAL) position.
  • Insert trim on preselector lever and install.
  • Move preselector lever to "P" (PARK) position.
  • Display slide (3) is now adjusted.

Fig 4: Adjusting Display Side Of Trim
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Release screws. See Fig 5.

Fig 5: Identifying Screws
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Lever trim (1) out of center console, disconnect cable plugs (2...3) and remove trim (1). See Fig 6.

Fig 6: Removing Trim From Center Console
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Remove storage tray (1). See Fig 7.

Fig 7: Removing Storage Tray
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Release screws. See Fig 8.

Fig 8: Identifying Screws
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Pull support member (1) slightly out of center console. Depending on equipment, press fitted switches (2) forwards out of support member (1) and disconnect. On rear side of support member (1), disconnect cable plug from cigarette lighter and ashtray light. Remove support member (1). See Fig 9.

Fig 9: Removing Support Member
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Move selector lever (1) to "P" position (front stop of shifting gate). Release screw (2). The cable (3) must remain easily movable axially in the holder (4). Move ignition key to "0" position and remove. Press interlock lever (5) downwards as far as it will go. To check interlock adjustment: Turn ignition key to "ignition" position and then turn back to "0" position. Interlock lever (5) must rest on contact surface in selector lever (1). See Fig 10. If necessary, adjust interlock cable again.

Fig 10: Checking Interlock Adjustment
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