Overhaul

Shift Mechanism

• Securing spring for locking cable, removing and installing.

• The entire shift mechanism must be replaced if the gate or the shift mechanism function unit is faulty. It is not possible to adjust both components using workshop equipment.





Disassembling

- Place selector lever in position "S".

- Remove Shift Lock Solenoid (N110) - 7 -. Refer to => [ Shift Lock Solenoid ] Service and Repair.

- Remove gate - 12 - from selector mechanism function unit - 14 -.

- Release pivot pins - 5 - and - 19 - and pull them out from the side.

- Unclip retaining brackets - 2 - and - 16 -.

- Pull off retaining clip - 17 -.

- Swing locking lever - 11 - fully upwards.

- Remove selector lever - 6 -, the bearing bushings - 3 - and - 15 - the Tiptronic locking lever - 4 - and - 18 - downward and out of the selector mechanism function unit - 14 -.





Assembling

- Make sure the selector lever is in "S".

- Swing locking lever - 11 - fully upwards.

- Slide selector lever - 6 - into the selector mechanism function unit - 14 - from underneath.

- Connect locking levers for Tiptronic - 4 - and - 18 - as well as bushings - 3 - and - 15 - on selector lever.

- Install selector lever - 6 - and bearing bushings into the selector lever function unit - 14 -. Secure it with a securing clasp - 17 -.

- Secure retaining bracket - 2 - and - 16 - to the selector mechanism function unit.

- Push pivot pins - 5 - and - 19 - into selector lever - 6 - until they engage.

- Check whether mounting pins in Tiptronic locking lever engage.

- Install Shift Lock Solenoid (N110) - 7 -. Refer to => [ Shift Lock Solenoid ] Service and Repair.

- Clip gate - 12 - to the function unit - 14 - and tighten to 0.4 Nm.

Retaining Spring Locking Cable, Removing and Installing





Removing

- To remove locking cable, slightly lift spring at top - arrow B -.

- Unhook spring at retaining tab - arrow C - and remove toward top.

Installing

- Insert spring - arrow B - from top and hook in at retaining clip - arrow C -.

- Align spring so that it is seated evenly in groove - arrow A -.

- To install the locking cable, slightly lift spring at top - arrow B -.