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25 16 130 Removing and installing/replacing shiftlock solenoid (Steptronic): Installation:

Attach handle to selector lever. Align handle and press on until it can be felt snapping into place.



Push rubber gaiter (1) down until groove (2) is fully exposed.

Fig 1: Pushing Rubber Gaiter Down
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Push rubber gaiter (2) of panel (1) down and attach to selector lever (4).

Connect cable plugs (3 and 5) to panel (1) and install panel (1) in center console.

Fig 1: Connecting Cable Plugs To Panel And Installing Panel In Center Console
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Remove trim (1) with rubber gaiter from center console.

Fig 2: Removing Trim With Rubber Gaiter From Center Console
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Disconnect cable plugs (1 ... 2).

Fig 3: Disconnecting Cable Plugs
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Unfasten screws.

Fig 4: Releasing Screws
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Lift panel (1) out of center console, disconnect cable plugs (2 ... 3) and remove panel (1).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Cable Plugs And Removing Panel
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Remove storage tray (1).

Fig 6: Removing Storage Tray
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Unfasten screws.

Fig 7: Releasing Screws
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Remove support member (1) a little from center console.

Fig 8: Removing Support Member From Center Console
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Depending on equipment, press fitted switches (2) forward out of support member (1) and disconnect.

On rear side of support member (1), disconnect power cable from cigarette lighter. Remove support member (1).

Release cable plug (1) from holder and disconnect.

Fig 9: Releasing Cable Plug From Holder And Disconnecting
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Release catches and remove protective cap (1) from shift bracket.

Fig 10: Releasing Catches And Removing Protective Cap From Shift Bracket
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Unlock cable retainer (1) and detach.

Detach retaining plate (2).

Slide cable (3) as far as possible in direction of transmission tunnel.

Fig 11: Detaching Retaining Plate
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When installing shift cable, make sure rubber pad (2) is installed in shift cable fork (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Pad Position On Shift Cable Fork
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Press locking plate (1) in direction of arrow and turn shiftlock solenoid (2) clockwise until shiftlock solenoid (2) can be withdrawn from shift tower (3).

Fig 2: Pressing Locking Plate (1) In Direction Of Arrow And Turning Shiftlock Solenoid (2) Clockwise Until Shiftlock Solenoid (2) Can Be Withdrawn From Shift Tower (3)
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Insert shiftlock solenoid (2) into shift tower (3) and turn counterclockwise until locking plate (1) snaps into place.



Locking plate (1) of shiftlock solenoid valve (2) must be positioned behind latch edge (3) (latched).

Fig 1: Identifying Locking Plate, Shiftlock Solenoid Valve And Latch Edge
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