24 34 562 Replacing Mechatronics (GA6HP19Z): Notes

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Special tools required:

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NOTE: After completing work:

Load specific data version with DIS.

IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level. See CHECKING/TOPPING UP FLUID LEVEL IN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION (GA6HP19Z) . Use only approved transmission fluid. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage to the automatic transmission!

IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD protection). See NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove heat shields.
Support automatic transmission with hydraulic lifter.
Remove transmission crossmember. See REPLACING CROSSMEMBER FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNTING .

Version 1:

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

Detach retainer (3) downwards using a screwdriver.

Pull cable (4) out of holder.

Installation:

Adjust selector lever. See ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 1: Identifying Cable And Holder With Sleeve

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Version 2:

Release screw (1).

Remove clamp (2).

Release shift cable head (3) using a screwdriver from ball head of shift cable lever.

Installation:

Adjust selector lever. See ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cable Head With Clamp

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Version 3:

Unfasten nut.

Remove cable (1).

Installation:

Adjusting cable:

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

Fig 3: Identifying Cable And Holder
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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 ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable Head

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Secure lever (1) with a cable tie (2) or wire in vertical position.

NOTE: E65 only.

Fig 5: Tying Lever With Cable

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