Vehicles From VIN 8E 6A156500

Shift Mechanism

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Socket and key (T40031)

Removing

- Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Selector Lever Handle.

- Remove the Air Conditioning (A/C) control.

- Remove the ashtray in the center console.

- Release all 4 clips - arrows - and pull the cover - 1 - with guide upwards to remove.





- Disconnect the connector from the side of the guide plate.

- Disconnect the electrical harness connector on the shift lock solenoid (N110).

- Raise the retaining tab - A - and remove the locking lever in direction of - arrow -.





- Place the selector lever in the "D" position.

- Loosen the rear clamping screw on the selector lever cable through the hole in the shift mechanism approximately one turn using the socket and key (T40031).





• Loosen the clamping screw only approximately 1 turn. Do not remove.

• The clamping screw is only accessible in selector lever position " D".

• Selector lever must remain in the "D" position while the clamping screw is loose.

- Loosen the quick release screws - 2 - and - 3 - and remove the rear noise insulation.





- Remove the tunnel braces.





• The flex joint in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10 degrees, otherwise it may be damaged.





- Disconnect the exhaust system at the double clamps - arrows -.

- Remove the heat shield under the shift mechanism.

For vehicles with noise insulation - A - under the shift mechanism





- Remove the lock washers - arrows -.

• Always replace the lock washers

- Remove the sound insulation - A - and slide forward.

Continuation for All

- Remove the selector lever cable retaining clip - 1 -.





- Remove the selector lever cable - 2 - from the shift mechanism.

• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

- Remove nuts - arrows -.





• A second technician is required when detaching the shift mechanism from below the vehicle.

- Press the holder clips - 1 - and - 2 - inward, at the same time pushing the shift mechanism downward.

Installing

Installation is in the reverse order of removal, note the following:

- Install the selector lever cable. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable ] Selector Lever Cable.

- Install the locking cable. Refer to => [ Locking Lever ] Locking Lever.

- Adjust the locking cable. Refer to => [ Locking Cable Adjusting ] Adjustments.

- Install the exhaust system and align it free of tension.

- Check the shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Shift Mechanism Checking ] Shift Mechanism Checking.

Tightening Specifications