25 16 056 Removing and installing or replacing shift tower (Steptronic)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear underbody protection.
Remove centre console.

NOTE: Version 1:

Move selector lever to parking position "P".

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

Installation:

Adjust Selector Lever .

Fig 1: Identifying Clamping Sleeve And Slacken Nut

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Detach retainer (3) downwards using a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Cable Retainer

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NOTE: Version 2:

Move selector lever to "P" position.

Release screw (1).

For tightening torque refer to 25 16 1AZ in 25 16 SHIFT CONSOLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .

Remove clamp (2).

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

Installation:

Adjust Selector Lever .

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Tower Release Screw, Clamp And Shift Cable Head

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NOTE: Version 3:

Release nut and disengage cable (1).

Installation:

Unfasten nut.

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

Tighten nut.

Fig 4: Identifying Shift Cable, Holder And Release Nut

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Release screws (1).

For tightening torque refer to 25 16 3AZ in 25 16 SHIFT CONSOLE - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION .

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Remove cables from holders.

Lift shift tower out of centre console.

Fig 5: Release Screws And Disconnect Plug Connectors

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