Shift Mechanism Function Unit, Removing And Installing: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Coat the bearings and the sliding surfaces with Polycarbamide GreaseG 052 142 A2.

-- Slide selector lever cable into selector mechanism function unit.

-- Insert the end of the selector lever cable -2- into the shift gate joint -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Set Screw -1, Opening In Selector Mechanism -Arrow-, Socket, And Key T40031

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-- Install the clamping screw -1- through the top opening in the selector mechanism -arrow- using Socket and KeyT40031.

-- Secure the selector lever cable -1- with the new locking plate -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Washer & Selector Lever Cable

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-- If missing, insert the two locking tabs -A- into the selector mechanism.

Fig 3: Bolts -Arrows-.

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-- Place the selector mechanism function unit on the lower section.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Insert center console bracket by tilting function unit at the same time.

-- Install the bolts -arrows-.

-- Connect the connector -1-.

Fig 4: Electrical Connector -1- And Bolts

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-- Install the noise insulation -2- in the shift housing.

Fig 5: Connect Connector -1- To Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module

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-- Insert the connector -1- into the Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module -J587- with Tiptronic Switch -F189- and let it lock into place.

-- Install the front ashtray or front storage compartment. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the handle on the selector lever. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, CHECKING .