25 16 056 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Shift Tower (Steptronic)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection.
Remove center console . See 51 16 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING STORAGE COMPARTMENT .

NOTE: Version 1:
Move selector lever to parking position "P".
Grip clamping sleeve (1) and slacken nut (2).

Installation:

Adjust selector lever . See 24 00 018 ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Sleeve And Slacken Nut

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NOTE: Version 2:
Grip clamping sleeve (1) and slacken nut (2).
Detach retainer (3) downwards using a screwdriver.
Pull cable (4) out of holder.

Installation:

Adjusting shift lever . See 24 00 018 ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 2: Griping Clamping Sleeve And Slacken Nut

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NOTE: Version 3:
Move selector lever to "P" position.
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque. See 25 16 2AZ in 25 16 SHIFT CONSOLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .
Remove clamp (2).
Release shift cable head (3) using a screwdriver from ball head of shift cable lever.

Installation:

Adjust selector lever . See 24 00 018 ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Cable Head, Screw And Clamp

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NOTE: Version 4:
Release nut and disengage cable (1).

Installation:

Unfasten nut.

Adjust cable by means of holder (2) until spacing A = 1 mm is obtained

Tighten nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Nut And Cable

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NOTE: Version 4:
Move selector lever to "Park".
Release shift cable head (1) using a screwdriver from ball head of shift lever.
Detach retainer (2) downwards using a screwdriver.
Slide cable (3) towards rear and disengaged in downward direction.

Installation:

Adjusting shift lever . See 24 00 018 ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable Head, Retainer And Cable

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque. See 25 16 3AZ in 25 16 SHIFT CONSOLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Remove cables from holders.

Lift shift tower out of center console.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connections And Screws

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