2516056 Removing and installing or replacing shift tower (Steptronic): Installation

Adjust selector lever  See 6HP26Z/19Z or GA6L45R .

Fig 1: Identifying Sleeve With Nut

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

Detach retainer (3) downwards using a screwdriver.

Pull cable (4) out of holder.

Installation: 

ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Sleeve, Retainer, Cable And Nut

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Move selector lever to "P" position.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 25 16 2AZ .

Remove clamp (2).

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

Fig 3: Identifying Cable Head And Cable With Screw

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Installation: 

Adjust selector lever.

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 Cable Nuts

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Move selector lever to "Park".

Release shift cable head (1) using a screwdriver from ball head of shift lever.

Detach retainer (2) downwards using a screwdriver.

Slide cable (3) towards rear and disengaged in downward direction.

Installation: 

ADJUSTING SHIFT LEVER

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Cable Head, Retainer And Cable

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 25 16 3AZ .

Disconnect plug connections (2).

Remove cables from holders.

Lift shift tower out of center console.

Fig 6: Identifying Plug Connections With Screws

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