Shift Mechanism Function Unit, Removing And Installing: Installing

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

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

• Tightening specifications. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM .

• Selector lever in "S".

If the Selector Mechanism Function Unit Was Replaced

-- Pull the plastic retaining spring -2- forward slightly and remove the bolt -3- upward -arrow-.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Clip, Securing Spring, Push Pin & Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove the shift gate joint and install the new shift mechanism.

-- Install the bolt -3- from the top and push it down.

Fig 3: Inserting End Of Selector Lever Cable Into Joint Of Selector Lever

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• The plastic retaining spring -2- must lock the bolt -3- and keep it from falling out.

Continuation for All

Fig 4: Identifying Set Screw -1, Opening In Selector Mechanism -Arrow-, Socket, And Key T40031

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

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

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

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

Fig 5: Identifying Lock Washer & Selector Lever Cable

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• Installation position: Angled end of retaining clamp points toward rear.

-- Insert both hooks -A- into the lower section of the selector mechanism function unit.

Fig 6: Bolts -Arrows-.

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

-- Tip the function unit and at the same time install the center console bracket.

-- Install the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 7: Bolts -Arrows-.

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-- Connect the connector -1-.

Fig 8: Electrical Connector -1- And Bolts

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-- Install the center console bracket. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Fig 9: Connect Connector -1- To Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module

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-- Connect the connector -1- to the Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module -J587- with the Tiptronic Switch -F189-.

-- Install the front ashtray or front storage compartment. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY/FRONT COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the frame with the Multimedia System Control Head -E380- -1-. Refer to Multimedia System Control Head -E380- INSTALLATION FRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

-- Adjusting. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Checking. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, CHECKING .