25 11 101 Replacing shift rod

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove rear assembly underside protection
Remove reinforcement carrier on underbody
Remove exhaust system (M3 only)
Remove heat shields
Remove transfer case (AWD)
Remove transmission cross-member.
Remove transmission support block (M3 only)

Detach locking clip.

Fig 1: Detaching Locking Clip

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IMPORTANT:

New retaining clips fitted as from 04.08.

Retaining clip must interlock captively with retaining web (1) behind shift rod pin.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Web

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Pull shift rod (1) out of shift rod joint (2).

Installation:

Grease shift rod pin (3).

Fig 3: Pulling Shift Rod Out Of Shift Rod Joint

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Detach locking clip (1).

Remove selector rod (2).

Installation:

Grease selector rod pin.

Fig 4: Shift Rod, Retainer And Component Location

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