51 16 210 Removing and installing/replacing trim for preselector lever (from 03/2007)

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Special tools required:

00 9 341

Version with automatic transmission:

Reach into trim (1) and unclip upwards from retainers (2).

Feed out trim (1) over preselector lever (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Trim, Retainers And Preselector Lever

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Installation:

Make sure retainers (1) are correctly seated in associated mountings of trim (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Retainers And Trim

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Version with automatic sport transmission:

Lever out gaiter (1) from catches (2) with special tool 00 9 341 .

Fig 3: Identifying Gaiter, Catches With Special Tool (00 9 341)

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Reach into trim (1) and unclip upwards from retainers (2).

Feed out trim (1) upwards over gaiter (3), disconnect associated plug connection and remove trim (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Trim, Retainers And Gaiter

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Installation:

Make sure retainers (1) are correctly seated in associated mountings of trim (2).

Replacement:

If necessary, remove DRIVING DYNAMICS SWITCH .

Fig 5: Identifying Retainers And Trim

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