Removing Support

Information 

Do not apply lateral forces to the selector knob pull rod as it can break off.

1. Remove switch console holder -1-  .

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   Switch console holder

   1. 1.1  Release and remove switch console holder -1-  in -direction of arrow-  .
2. Remove insulating mat -1-  .

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   Insulating mat

   1. 2.1  Release and disconnect cable plug -2-  .
   2. 2.2  Remove insulating mat

      Information 

      • Loosen clamping screw for locking cable by only about 1 turn. 
      • The clamping screw is only accessible in selector-lever position "P". 
      • When the clamping screw is loosened, the selector lever must remain in position "P". 
3. Loosen selector support.
   1. 3.1  Press release -3-  .
   2. 3.2  Selector knob -2-  in position "P".
   3. 3.3  Loosen clamping screw -1-  for locking cable by about 1 turn using > T40031 - socket insert a/f 5  .
   4. 3.4  Unscrew nuts -4-  .

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   Selector support

4. Loosen transmission support -2-  .

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   Transmission support

   1. 4.1  Support transmission at transmission support -2-  using > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack  .
      1. 4.1.1  Place a suitable piece of wood under the > VAS 6931 - engine and gearbox jack  and position it under the transmission support so that the screws -1 and 3-  are accessible.
   2. 4.2  Unscrew screws -1 and 3-  .
   3. 4.3  Lower transmission with transmission support by about 25 mm.
5. Remove heat shield

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   Heat shield

   1. 5.1  Loosen clamping washers -2-  .
   2. 5.2  Remove heat shield-1-.
6. Remove selector support -3-  .

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   Selector support and locking cable

   1. 6.1  Loosen the safety clip -1-  and pull locking cable -2-  out of the selector support -3-  .
   2. 6.2  Remove selector support -3-  .