Removal & Installation

Remove complete exhaust system. See 18 00 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPLETE EXHAUST SYSTEM (M54) .

Remove heat shield. See REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Remove transmission crossmember. See MANUAL TRANSMISSION or AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION article.

Unfasten bolts and remove clamp (1). Lower transmission. Ensure engine does not rest against bulkhead as there is a risk of damage. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Removing Clamp

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Detach knob with a firm tug. See Fig 2. Do not turn knob when detaching as this will shear off the turning lock in the knob. During installation, fit knob on selector lever, align and press on until it snaps noticeably into place.

Fig 2: Detaching Knob

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Press installation frame of rubber gaiter (1) together a little and remove rubber gaiter (1) from center console. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Removing Rubber Gaiter

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During installation, feed rubber gaiter (1) downward and fit on selector lever (2). Pull rubber gaiter (1) over selector lever and insert in center console. See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Installing Rubber Gaiter

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During installation, push rubber gaiter (1) down until groove (2) is fully exposed. See Fig 5.

Fig 5: Identifying Groove

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Remove soundproofing (1). See Fig 6.

Fig 6: Identifying Soundproofing

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Lever out fixture (1) in direction of arrow. Remove shims (3). Pull selector rod (2) in direction of arrow. During installation, grease selector rod pin. Make sure shims (3) are in correct position. See Fig 7.

Fig 7: Installing Shims

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Insert special tool (25 1 120) in mounting and turn 90 degrees counterclockwise. Press mount upward out of selector arm. See Fig 8.

Fig 8: Pressing Mount Upward Out Of Selector Arm

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Remove rubber gaiter from body cutout and lift out with selector lever. See Fig 9.

Fig 9: Removing Rubber Gaiter

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During installation, insert rubber gaiter with arrow in direction of travel toward front. See Fig 10.

Fig 10: Inserting Rubber Gaiter

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During installation, grease selector lever ball. Install selector lever in selector arm. See Fig 11. Align mount with arrows on mount in longitudinal axis of vehicle and retaining lugs of mount, transverse to direction of travel.

Fig 11: Installing Selector Lever In Selector Arm

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During installation, press mount in area of retaining lugs into selector arm until it audibly snaps into place. See Fig 12.

Fig 12: Pressing Mount In Area Of Retaining Lugs

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During installation, pull inner rubber gaiter over bowl on selector arm and press outer rubber gaiter into body cutout. See Fig 13.

Fig 13: Pulling Inner Rubber Gaiter Over Bowl

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