Shift mechanism, through VIN 8E_6A156499, removing and installing

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Removing

Remove selector lever handle → Selector lever handle (through VIN 8E_6A156499), removing and installing .

Fig 1: Removing Trim Panel

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Open ashtray in center console and remove trim panel - arrows -.
Remove air conditioning operating unit → 87 AIR CONDITIONING .
Remove ashtray in center console →
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET
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Fig 2: Releasing Clips And Pull Cover With Guide Upwards To Remove

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Release all 4 clips - arrows - and pull cover - 1 - with guide upwards to remove.
Disconnect connector from side of guide plate.
Disconnect electrical harness connector on Shift Lock Solenoid N110.

Fig 3: Disengaging Locking Cable

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Disengage locking cable - arrows -.

Fig 4: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners And Noise Insulation

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Loosen quick-release screws - 2 - and - 3 - and remove rear noise insulation.

Vehicles with 4-cyl. engine:

Fig 5: Removing Vehicle Floor Plates At Inside Left/Right

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Remove vehicle floor plates at inside left - 2 - and inside right - 1 -.

Fig 6: Removing Bolts And Rear Cross Member For Vehicle Floor

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Remove rear cross member for vehicle floor, to do so remove bolts - 1 through 4 -.

All:

Fig 7: Removing Bolts To Remove Front Cross Member For Vehicle Floor

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Remove bolts - 1 to 6 - to remove front cross member for vehicle floor.

NOTE:

Depicted in illustration for a vehicle with 4-cyl. engine.

NOTE:

Flex joint in front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, otherwise it may be damaged.

Fig 8: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Double Clamp

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Disconnect exhaust system at double clamp - arrows -.

NOTE:

Depicted in illustration for a vehicle with 4-cyl. engine.

Remove heat shield below shift mechanism.

Fig 9: Removing Lower Cover From Shift Mechanism

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Remove lower cover from shift mechanism - arrows -.
Detach selector lever cable sleeve from shift mechanism bottom cover and slide back.

Fig 10: Identifying Retaining Clip, Securing Spring, Push Pin & Selector Lever Cable

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Remove retaining clip - 1 - for selector lever cable on shift mechanism downward.
Pull plastic securing spring - 2 - slightly to front and push pin - 3 - upward only as far as necessary - arrow -.
Remove selector lever cable - 4 - from shift mechanism.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Fig 11: Pressing Holder Clips & Removing Nuts

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Remove nuts - arrows -.

NOTE:

A second technician is required when detaching shift mechanism below vehicle.

Press holder clips - 1 - and - 2 - inward, at the same time pushing shift mechanism downward.

Installing

Installation is in reverse order of removal, note the following:

Install selector lever cable → Selector lever cable, (through VIN 8E_6A156499), removing and installing .
Install locking cable → Locking lever (through VIN 8E_6A156499), removing and installing .
Adjust locking cable → Locking lever (through VIN 8E_6A156499), adjusting .
Install exhaust system and align it free of tension →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
- 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF
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Check shift mechanism → Shift mechanism (through VIN 8E_6A156499), checking .

Torque specifications

Component	Nm
Shift mechanism to body	10
Bottom cover to shift mechanism	10
Front cross member to vehicle floor	55
Rear cross member to vehicle floor	60