25 11 081 Replacing gaiter (shift lever cover) for shift lever

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SHIFT LEVER KNOB .

IMPORTANT: As from 03/07 there are two versions. The shift lever cover must therefore be removed from the center console before the shift lever knob is removed.
Described in Removing SHIFT LEVER KNOB .

Installation:

Retaining lugs must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Locating Gaiter Retaining Lugs

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Work procedures are described under REPLACING BUTTON FOR GEARSHIFT LEVER .