25 11 ... Replacing U-gaiter

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove Shift Lever 
• Remove Vibration Damper  (if fitted).

Detach U-gaiter from shift lever.

If necessary, rub inside of moulded section (1) beforehand with Circolight.

Fig 1: Detaching U-Gaiter From Shift Lever

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Installation: 

• Degrease shift lever (1)
• Coat inside of moulded section (2) with Circolight
• Pull U-gaiter from above over shift lever and align
• Arrow on upper lip (3) must point crossways to mount eye (5) in direction of travel
  Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lever, Mount Eye And U-Gaiter Assembly

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Key: 

1. Shift lever
2. U-gaiter moulded section
3. U-gaiter lip
4. U-gaiter bead
5. Mount eye