25 11 007 Removing and installing gearshift bracket

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove EXHAUST SYSTEM
Remove GEARSHIFT LEVER KNOB with gaiter

Remove heat shield (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield

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Release retaining clip (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Retaining Clip

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Release screws (1).

Pull off shift lever housing (2) towards rear.

Fig 3: Identifying Shift Lever Housing And Screws

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Installation note:

Front retaining lugs (1) of shift lever housing must first be fed into the vehicle underbody.

Fig 4: Identifying Front Retaining Lugs

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IMPORTANT: Do not damage the bridges of the latch mechanisms on the lid.

Lift out the latch mechanism and release shift lever cover.

Fig 5: Locating Latch Mechanism And Shift Lever Cover

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Installation note:

The bridges (1) of the latch mechanisms on the lid (2) must not be damaged.

Replace seals if defective.

Fig 6: Identifying Bridges Of Latch Mechanisms On Lid

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Use suitable pliers to detach gear selector cable assemblies (1).

Remove clips (2) and pull gear selector cable assemblies out of housing.

Fig 7: Identifying Gear Selector Cable Assemblies And Clips

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