Gear Selector Knob, Geartronic, Replacing

Gear selector knob, Geartronic, replacing

Note! For Taiwan: Replacing the gear selector knob with lock function (geartronic) Gear selector knob, Geartronic, replacing, B5254T2, AW55-50/51SN Gear Selector Knob, Geartronic, Replacing.For Taiwan: Replacing the gear selector boot (standard and geartronic) Boot, gear selector, replacing, B5254T2, AW55-50/51SN Boot, Gear Selector, Replacing.

Removal

Removing the lock bracket from the gear selector knob




Insert two weatherstrip tools between the locking sleeve and the gear selector lever knob to detach the locking sleeve.

Note! Only undamaged lock sleeves may be reused.

Removing the gear selector knob





Remove the gear selector knob as follows:
Stand astride the center console. Grasp the gear selector lever knob using both hands. Pull it straight upwards with a hard jerk.

Installation

Installing the gear selector knob





Note! The gear selector knob may be reused a maximum of 4 times.

Press the gear selector knob so that it locks in the lever.
If necessary: Use a sheet metal hammer and a shim to carefully hit the knob down on to the gear selector lever.

Check
Pull the gear selector knob.
Check that the lock function operates in its positions.

Installing the lock bracket on the gear selector knob





Note! The long cut-out in the locking sleeve must be forwards because it can only be installed in one way.




Pull up the locking sleeve so that it locks the gear selector knob.