Shift Linkage: Service and Repair

Remove/Replacing Shift Tower (Steptronic)

Caution: Do not disassemble new Steptronic shift tower.





Note: Identifying features of new Steptronic shift tower:
1 = Position, solenoid valve
2 = Black plastic section
3 = Aluminum section

Note: Move selector lever to park position "P".





Brace clamping piece (1) and slacken nut (2).

Installation:
Adjust selector lever





Brace cable at hexagon (1) and release nut (2).


Pull cable out of holder.





Installation:
Secure cable (1) with cable tie (2) to retaining lug (3) in cardan tunnel.

Caution: If the cable is not secured, it will rest against the flexible disk of the propeller shaft.

If the cable makes contact with the propeller shaft, this will cause a build-up of noise or damage to the cable.





Note: Do not turn handle (1) when pulling off as this would shear off the turning lock in the handle.

Pull off handle (1) with a forceful tug.





Installation:
Attach handle (1) to selector lever.
Align handle (1) and press on until it is felt to snap into place.

Installation:
Push rubber gaiter (1) downwards until groove (2) is fully exposed.





Lever out trim (1).





Disconnect plug connections (1) and (2). Remove trim (3) with rubber gaiter.

Installation:
The lines must be correctly clipped into the retaining clips so as to eliminate the risk of damage damming of line).

Remove center console.





Disconnect plug connection (1).

Withdraw plug connection (2) from fixture and disconnect.





Release screw from interlock cable.
Tightening torque, 25 16 5AZ.





Release screws and lift out shift tower a little.
Tightening torque, 25 16 3AZ.

Unhook interlock cable.

Remove shift tower with cable.





Installation:
Check/adjust interlock/shiftlock function.

Installation:
Insert rubber seal (1) of shift cable (2) into cardan tunnel.