51 16 210 - Removing and installing/replacing trim for preselector lever (up to 03/07)

51 16 210 - Removing and installing/replacing trim for preselector lever (up to 03/07)





Special tools required:
- 00 9 341





Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Apply parking brake
- Move selector lever to N position or engage neutral





Note:
Removing the trim for the preselector lever or the SMG gearshift lever is virtually identical. The illustrations show the removal of the trim for the preselector lever in versions with automatic transmissions.





Note:
To be able to remove the preselector lever trim, it is not absolutely necessary to remove the selector lever grip (1). However, removing it does make it easier to remove the preselector lever trim.

If necessary, remove preselector lever grip (1) 25 16 061 - Replacing grip/knob for shift lever.

Press sides of selector lever cover (2) together and feed out towards top.
Unclip trim (4) with special tool 00 9 341 at retaining points (3).
Disconnect associated plug connections and remove trim (4) towards top.





Installation:
Make sure retainers (1) are correctly seated in associated mountings of trim (2).

Replacement:
If necessary, remove driving dynamics switch Service and Repair.