With Steptronic

Remove/Replacing Shift Tower
With Steptronic

Caution: Do not disassemble new Steptronic shift tower.





Note: Identifying features of new Steptronic shift tower:
1 = Position, solenoid valve
2 = Black plastic section
3 = Aluminum section

Note: Move selector lever to park position "P".

Remove transmission underbody protection if necessary.





Brace clamping piece (1) and slacken nut (2).

Installation:
Adjust selector lever.





Brace cable at hexagon (1) and release nut (2).


Pull cable out of holder.





Note: Do not turn handle (1) when pulling off as this would shear off the turning lock in the handle.

Pull off handle (1) with a forceful tug.

Installation:
Attach handle (1) to selector lever.
Align handle (1) and press on until it can be felt snapping into place.

Remove trim (2).





Installation:
Push rubber gaiter (1) downwards until groove (2) is fully exposed.





Disconnect plug connections 1 and 2.

Remove trim (3) with rubber gaiter.

Installation:
The lines must be correctly clipped into the retaining clips so as to prevent damage (trapping of lines).





Release screws.





Lever trim (1) out of center console, disconnect cable plugs (2 ... 3) and remove trim (1).





Remove storage tray (1).





Release screws.





Pull support member (1) slightly out of center console.

Depending on equipment, press fitted switches (2) forwards out of support member (1) and disconnect,

Disconnect cable from cigarette lighter on rear side of support member (1).
Remove support member (1).





Release screw (1) on interlock cable.


Remove cable plug (2) from fixture and disconnect.





Disconnect cable plugs (1).

Release screws and lift out shift tower (2) a little.


Unhook interlock cable.

Remove shift tower with cable.

Installation:
Adjust interlock cable and check interlock operation.





Installation:
Secure lines with cable ties.