51 16 210 Removing and installing/replacing finisher for preselector lever

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Pull handle off with one firm movement.

Fig 1: Pulling Handle Off With One Firm Movement

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Lift out cover plate.

Fig 2: Lifting Out Cover Plate

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Pull out cable connector (1... 3) and remove finisher strip (4) for selector lever.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Cable Connector And Removing Finisher Strip

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