51 16... Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim For Gearshift
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
When working on trim panel components, make sure that the sensitive surfaces are not scratched or damaged.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Version with controller:
- Remove controller
Version with manual transmission:
- Remove gaiter for gear lever . See 25 11 081 REPLACING GAITER (SHIFT LEVER COVER) FOR SHIFT LEVER (128i) or 25 11 081 REPLACING GAITER (SHIFT LEVER COVER) FOR SHIFT LEVER (135i) .
Version with automatic transmission:
- Remove finisher for preselector lever . See 25 16 065 REPLACING GAITER (SELECTOR LEVER COVER) FOR SHIFT TOWER (128i) or 25 16 065 REPLACING GAITER (SELECTOR LEVER COVER) FOR SHIFT TOWER (135i) .
Pull trim (1) upwards and thereby release from retainers (2) and catches (3).
Installation:
Cables must not be jammed.
Retainers (2) and catches (3) must not be damaged.
If replacing on version with controller:
Provide trim (1) with opening (2) for controller (3).
NOTE:
Opening (2) is marked on the underside of the trim (1).