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Tiptronic Switch -F189-, Removing and Installing


Tiptronic Switch -F189-, removing and installing
Tiptronic switch is integrated into circuit board Item 6), which is located in shift mechanism cover.
It consists of 3 camshaft position sensors, which are activated by a magnet on the cross slide masking panel.
To replace Tiptronic switch, circuit board (-Item 6 -) must be replaced.
Check also whether solenoid is correctly fixed on transverse slide of masking panel, replace masking panel with guide if necessary.

Removing
- Remove shift mechanism cover.





- Press the 4 lugs (arrows) inward and remove cover -2- from guide -1
- Remove circuit board with integrated Tiptronic Switch -F189- from cover -2-.

Note: If necessary, masking panel with solenoid for Tiptronic Switch -F189 can be removed as described below. As replacement part the masking panel is only available together with guide.





- Separate both guide parts by applying careful levering movements (arrows).
- Remove masking panel with solenoid for Tiptronic Switch -F189-.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- Install shift mechanism cover.
- Remove selector lever handle.