Noise Insulation: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the shift lever knob with the shift lever boot SHIFT KNOB WITH SHIFT LEVER BOOT .

-- Remove the multimedia system control head -E380-. Refer to MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM CONTROL HEAD -E380-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 1: Unlocking Springs With The 3409 And Lift Multimedia Control Head Upward

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-- Release the tabs -1- in direction of -arrows-. Raise the rear noise insulation when doing this.

Fig 2: Removing Noise Insulation Over Shift Mechanism

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-- Pull the noise insulation off the tabs -3-.

-- Pull the boot -2- off the gearshift lever in direction of -arrow-.