25 16 056 Removing and installing/replacing shift tower (AWD)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove CENTER CONSOLE .

Move selector lever to parking position "P".

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.

Installation:

Adjust SELECTOR LEVER

Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Clamp And Cable Head

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: 25 16 3AZ .

Feed sleeve (2) out of body.

Lift shift tower out of center console.

Fig 2: Identifying Sleeve And Screws

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Installation:

Seal must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Seal

G04755770

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