25 16 056 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Gearshift Bracket (Steptronic)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection. See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove center console. See 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 ADJUSTING SELECTOR LEVER (A5S 360R/390R, A4S 200R, 6HP26Z/19Z) .

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Sleeve And 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 ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 2: Identifying Retainer, Cable With Nut

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NOTE: Version 3:

Move selector lever to "P" position.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 25 16 2AZ .

Remove clamp (2).

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

Installation:

Adjust selector lever. See ADJUSTING SELECTOR LEVER (A5S 360R/390R, A4S 200R, 6HP26Z/19Z) .

NOTE: Version 4:

Release nut and disengage cable (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Clamp And Shift Cable Head

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Installation:

Unfasten nut.

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

Tighten nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Cable And Holder

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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 ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER .

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable Head, Retainer And Cable

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 25 16 3AZ .

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Remove cables from holders.

Lift shift tower out of center console.

Fig 6: Identifying Screws With Plug Connections

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