Removal & Installation

Move selector lever to "P" position. Remove center console. See CENTER CONSOLE .

Remove cable/parking lever. See DISC - MINI article.

Detach plug connector (1) of position switch. See Fig 1.

Fig 1: Detaching Plug Connector Of Position Switch

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Remove final muffler. See REAR SILENCER/EXHAUST SYSTEM .

Remove retaining elements (1) of front heat shield. It is not necessary to remove the heat shield. See Fig 2.

Fig 2: Removing Front Heat Shield

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Remove retaining elements (1) of middle heat shield. Detach shift cable from mounting on floor. See Fig 3.

Fig 3: Removing Retaining Elements Of Middle Heat Shield

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Remove retaining screws (1) of gear shift housing. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . See Fig 4.

Fig 4: Removing Retaining Screws Of Gear Shift Housing

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Undo fastening nut (1) of cable assembly. Press retaining clip (2) together and remove cable from fixture (3). Remove cable (4). See Fig 5.

Fig 5: Removing Cable

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Release retaining clips of housing (1) on floor. See Fig 6. Secure selector lever. Remove housing.

Fig 6: Releasing Retaining Clips Of Housing On Floor

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Remove retaining clip of shift cable and disconnect shift cable on selector lever. Note that if shift cable is removed from the selector lever, the locking sleeve of the ball joint must be detached with the shift cable. See Fig 7.

Fig 7: Identifying Retaining Clip, Selector Lever, Locking Sleeve & Retaining Lug

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If necessary, install new shift cable. Resecure housing on body. Make sure housing seal is correctly seated. Move selector lever (1) to "P" position. See Fig 8. Resecure shift cable in fixture on transmission and install in cable mounting. Reinsert cable in fixture on floor.

Fig 8: Moving Selector Lever To "P" Position

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Make sure selector lever (1) is in "P" position. Tighten down cable fixture (2). See Fig 9. Reinstall cable/parking gear. Install center console.

Fig 9: Tightening Down Cable Fixture

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