Remove/Install Shift Cables - AR26.60-P-6626SR

MODEL 453 with TRANSMISSION 700.12 

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Shown on MODEL 453.3 

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on MODEL 453.0 

	Remove/install
1	Remove shift lever with bearing bracket		AR26.60-P-6604SR
2	Remove fan		AR20.40-P-5614SR
3	Use suitable tool to pry off ball heads (2) of shift cables (1) on transmission (3)
4	Release locks (arrow) for shift cables (1) inwards, and remove shift cables (1) upwards out of the brackets (4) on the transmission (3)
5	Remove floor covering in rear passenger compartment	MODEL 453.0 with TRANSMISSION 700.12	AR68.20-P-4800SR
6	Raise floor covering (9)	MODEL 453.0 with TRANSMISSION 700.12
7	Remove foam material (10)	MODEL 453.0 with TRANSMISSION 700.12 Ensure electrical lines (11) are routed correctly.
8	Move both front seats as far forward as possible and fold backrests down	MODEL 453.3/4 with TRANSMISSION 700.12
9	Partially remove floor covering (7) behind front seats, fold upwards and fix in place	MODEL 453.3/4 with TRANSMISSION 700.12
10	Remove bolts (5) from sealing (6)
11	Detach sealing (6) from body	Ensure that the sealing (6) is seated correctly. Otherwise, water can penetrate into the vehicle interior.
12	Remove shift cables (1) with sealing (6) from vehicle	Ensure that the guide tube (8) is properly seated.
13	Install in the reverse order