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Tiptronic Switch F189, Removing and Installing



Tiptronic switch F189, removing and installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required





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Removing
- Remove selector lever handle.
- The procedure for disconnecting the battery must be adhered to.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap with ignition switched off
- Remove cover from center console





- Remove bolts - arrows - from center console.

The tiptronic switch F189 is integrated into wiring harness for both solenoids.





- Release connector - 1 - and pull off.
- Remove bolt - 2 - and remove retainer.
- Pull connector - 3 - out from retainer.
- Separate connectors from solenoids.





- Press securing lever toward right and pull switch upward out of shift mechanism.

Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:





- Route wiring harnesses - 1 - to - 3 - as shown in illustration.

1 - Wiring harness to shift lock solenoid N110
2 - Wiring harness to selector lever park position solenoid N380
3 - Wiring harness to Tiptronic switch F189





- Press connector - 3 - into the retainer.
- Install bolt - 2 -.
- Connect connector - 1 -.
- Install cover to center console
- Install selector lever handle.