23 42 542 Replacing shift and/or selector sensor GS6S53BZ (SMG)

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NOTE: After completing work:

Perform "Teach in transmission" service function by means of DIS Tester

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SMG transmission .

IMPORTANT: Shift and selector sensors can only be removed/installed when transmission is set to "N".

Removing shift sensor:

Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque 23 41 11AZ . See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Turn shift sensor (1) approx. 90° clockwise.

Installation:

Replace screws.

Fig 1: Turning Shift Sensor

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Lever out shift sensor (1) upwards at an angle.

Unclip cable.

Fig 2: Levering Out Shift Sensor

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Installation:

Fit shift sensor (1) downwards at an angle and turn counterclockwise until installation position is reached.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage:
When fitting shift sensor (1), make sure that lever (2) engages in groove (3) on selector rod.

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Sensor And Lever

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Removing selector sensor:

Unfasten screws.

Tightening torque 23 41 11AZ . See MANUAL TRANSMISSION - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Turn selector sensor (1) counterclockwise slightly.

Installation:

Replace screws.

Fig 4: Turning Selector Sensor

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Lever out selector sensor (1) upwards at an angle.

Unclip cable.

Fig 5: Levering Out Selector Sensor

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Installation:

Fit selector sensor (1) downwards at an angle and turn clockwise until installation position is reached.

Fig 6: Fitting Selector Sensor

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NOTE: After completing work:

Perform "Teach in transmission" service function by means of DIS Tester