25 16 056 Removing and installing/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 .

Move selector lever to park position "P".

Grip clamping sleeve (1) and slacken nut (2).

Installation:

Adjust selector lever.

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Sleeve And Slacken Nut

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NOTE: E85/E63/E64:

Brace cable on hex head (1) and loosen nut (2).

Tightening torque: 25 16 1AZ. See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Pull cable (3) out of bracket.

Fig 2: Identifying Brace Cable Hex Head And Nut

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NOTE: E60/E61/E85 N52:

Detach retainer (3) downwards using a screwdriver.

Fig 3: Identifying Retainer

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Disconnect plugs (1 and 2).

Unscrew bolt (3).

Tightening torque 25 16 5AZ. See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Slide interlock cable (4) down using a screwdriver (5) from shaft of interlock locking pawl towards left.

Installation:

Adjust interlock cable and check interlock function.

Fig 4: Sliding Interlock Cable

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 25 16 3AZ. See GEAR SHIFT MECHANISM - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Feed sleeve (2) out of body.

Lift shift tower out of center console.

Fig 5: Identifying Centre Console Screws And Sleeve

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Installation:

Seal must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Seal

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