Shift Gate, Removing And Installing: Installing

Fig 1: Check Stop Buffer -1- For Proper Seating.

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Coat the bearings and the sliding surfaces with Polycarbamide GreaseG 052 142 A2.

-- Make sure the stop buffer fits correctly -1-.

NOTE:

The stop buffer -1- is located on the opposite side on a RHD vehicle.

-- Install the shift gate -1- from underneath.

Fig 2: Identifying Part Of Shift Gate -1-

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Shift gate selector lever in "S" (as illustrated).

-- Install the micro-switch -B- into the shift gate and secure it with the retaining pin -A-.

NOTE:

The micro-switch must be flush on all sides.

-- Attach the electric wire to the tab -arrow C-.

-- Push both axial bearings -2- onto the shift gate -1-.

-- Position both shift bearings -3- on the shift gate.

-- Slide the shift gate into the function unit housing. If necessary, push the emergency release lever -arrow- down to make it possible to install the shift gate.

Fig 3: Identifying Manual Release Lever

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-- Push the lower bearings -1- in on both sides.

Fig 4: Identifying Lower Bearings

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Bearings -1- must engage in the shift bearing bushings -arrow- -A-.

-- Press the new locking plate -2- onto rear axial bearing.

Fig 5: Bearing Shells And Retainer Plate

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Installed position: the angled end of securing plate faces toward shift gate.

-- Install both bearing shells -1-.

-- Secure the electric wire -arrows A- to the selector mechanism as illustrated.

Fig 6: Identifying Microswitch Removal/Installation

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-- Make sure the micro-switch is installed correctly and is secure -B-.

NOTE:

The ignition key removal lock will not function correctly if the micro-switch is not inserted correctly or properly secured.

-- Install the guide -1- for the emergency release lever opposite the direction of -arrow-.

Fig 7: Emergency Release Lever And Guide

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-- Install shift mechanism function unit. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .