25 11 001 Replacing complete shift lever

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove Selector Lever .
Remove Vibration Damper (if fitted).

Detach mount from selector lever.

Installation:

Grease ball joint.

Grease,

refer to BMW Service Operating Fluids .

Fig 1: Grease Ball Joint

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Detach rubber gaiter from selector lever.

Fig 2: Detach Rubber Gaiter From Selector Lever

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Installation:

Degrease selector lever (1).

Coat rubber bellows on inside of shaped section (2) with Circolight.

Pull rubber gaiter from above over selector lever and align. Arrow (3) on rubber gaiter must point in direction of travel (A).

Fig 3: Ensure Arrow On Rubber Gaiter Points In Direction Of Travel

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