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Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair






Tiptronic Switch (F189)

The Tiptronic switch is a component of the circuit board.

The Tiptronic switch is secured on the cover strip.

Removing

- Remove the handle on the selector lever. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Selector Lever Handle.

- Remove the selector mechanism cover. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Cover ] Selector Mechanism Cover

- Press frame - B - together a center area - arrows - as remove cover molding - A - at the same time.





- Carefully lever out the mounting lugs - arrow A - and - arrow B - (mounting lugs are covered).





- Remove guide and cover strip with Tiptronic switch from frame.

The circuit board - 1 - can only be replaced together with the frame.

The Tiptronic switch solenoid can only be replaced together with the cover strip.

Replace the guide if the mounting lugs are damaged.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

- Install the shift mechanism cover. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Cover ] Selector Mechanism Cover.

- Install the front ashtray.

- Install the handle on the selector lever. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Selector Lever Handle.