Gear Selector Lever Assembly, Replacing

Gear selector lever assembly, replacing

Special tools:
999 7071 Puller 999 7071 Puller

Removal

Preparatory work

Remove:
- the center console. See Center console, replacing Center Console, Replacing
- the gear selector lever knob. See Gear selector lever knob, replacing, B5254T2, M56 Gear Selector Lever Knob, Replacing.

Removing the gear selector cable from the ball joint

Remove:
- the connector
- the screws for the gear selector assembly.
Lift the gear selector assembly and twist it so that the lower gear selector cable is accessible.

Removing the gear selector cable from the ball joint and gear selector assembly

Remove the gear selector cable from the ball joint.
Use puller999 7071 Puller 999 7071 Puller.

Hint: The screw on the puller is turned counter-clockwise to pull the gear selector cable loose.

Carefully pry up the catches (1) and slide the cable sleeves upwards on both the gear selector cables.

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications Tightening Torque.

Installing the cables and the gear selector assembly

Install:
- the gear selector cables on the levers on the gear selector assembly. Press into place by hand
- the cable sleeve on the gear selector assembly
- the gear selector assembly on the bodywork (M8)
- the connector on the gear selector assembly.

Finishing

Install:
- the gear selector lever knob. See Gear selector lever knob, replacing, B5254T2, M56 Gear Selector Lever Knob, Replacing
the center console. See Center console, replacing Center Console, Replacing.