25 16 056 Removing and installing/replacing gearshift bracket (AISIN)

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Move selector lever into "P" position.
Remove selector lever grip .
Remove storage compartment.
Remove suction filter housing. See 13 71 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (N14) .
Remove exhaust system. See EXHAUST SYSTEM - REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS -- S CLUBMAN .
Remove intake filter housing gaiter.
Remove heat shield.
Remove cable from holder on floor plate.

Slide locking sleeve for cable (3) in direction of arrow.

Remove cable from holder.

Fig 1: Sliding Locking Sleeve For Cable

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Release cable lock nut (1).

Remove cable from holder (2).

Tightening torque 24 11 8AZ. .

Installation:

Adjust selector lever. See 24 10 018 ADJUSTING SELECTOR LEVER (AISIN) .

Fig 2: Identifying Holder

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Remove retaining screws (1) of gear shift housing.

Tightening torque 25 16 2AZ.

Fig 3: Identifying Retaining Screws Of Gear Shift Housing

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Press shift bracket (1) in direction of arrow.

Fold shift bracket downwards.

Fig 4: Pressing Shift Bracket

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Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove shift bracket.

Fig 5: Identifying Plug Connection

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IMPORTANT: An incorrectly adjusted gearshift mechanism can result in gear teeth noises being transmitted to the passenger compartment.

Installation:

Adjust selector lever. See 24 10 018 ADJUSTING SELECTOR LEVER (AISIN) .

Installation:

Move selector lever to "P" position.

Check whether parking lock is engaged by turning output shaft.