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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove knob for shift lever, see 25 11 071 Replacing knob for shift lever .

NOTE: The method for removing the gaiter is the same for manual and automatic transmissions.

Removing gaiter:

Carefully pull gaiter taut on leather.
Press frame inwards slightly until catch is released.
Lift out gaiter.

NOTE: Illustrations show E85.

Fig 1: Lifting Out Gaiter

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Installation:

Retaining lugs must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Retaining Lugs

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