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51 16 210 Removing And Installing/Replacing Finisher For Preselector Lever

NOTE: Do not wrench knob when removing as this will cause the anti-wrench element in the knob to be shorn off.

Tug firmly to remove knob.

Fig 1: Removing Gear Shift Knob
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Installation: 

  1. Attach knob to selector lever, align and press on until it snaps audibly into place.

Installation: 

  1. Push rubber gaiter (1) down until groove (2) is fully exposed.
Fig 2: View Of Groove In Selector Lever
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Installation: 

  1. Pull rubber gaiter (2) of trim (1) down and fit onto selector lever (4).
  2. Fig 3: Identifying Components Of Trim
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  3. Attach cable plugs (3) and (5) to trim (1) in center console.

Remove trim (1) with rubber gaiter from center console.

Fig 4: Removing Trim With Rubber Gaiter From Center Console
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Disconnect cable plugs (1) and (2).

Fig 5: Disconnecting Cable Plugs
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