Loosen the nuts - see arrows - fastenings of the case of the mechanism of a gear change.
Remove the lock washer -3- for the gearshift cable from the gearshift lever -1-.
Metal lock lever
Remove lock washer -4- for selector cable from intermediate lever -2-. Remove the gear selector cable and gearshift cable from the trunnion - see. arrows-.
Intermediate lever made of plastic
Remove the shift cable from the trunnion. To prevent damage to the gear selection cable, it is necessary to separate the drive cable lock from the gear selection cable before removal. Pull the locking mechanism forward as far as it will go in -direction of arrow 1- and then lock it to the left in -direction of arrow 2-. Remove the intermediate lever together with the drive cable retainer.
Further for all vehicles
Remove drive cable counterholder from gearbox - see arrows-, if necessary, first release hose line -A- from retainer B-. If fitted, remove lower engine soundproofing cover.
Remove the left and right underbody trims - see arrows-. Remove bridges from tunnel under exhaust system.
Release all pipes from the clamps on the heat shield - see arrows A-. Cut the bandage - see. arrow B-. Support the exhaust system at the front.
Note: The decoupling elements in the exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10°, risk of damage.
Detach the exhaust system from the clamping sleeve - see arrows-. Detach rear muffler -2- from retaining tabs and remove. Remove the exhaust pipe from the muffler.
For vehicles with all-wheel drive
Remove heat shield -2- for propshaft. Remove cardan shaft.
For all vehicles
Release the clamps - see arrows - and remove the heat shield. Pull gear shift housing down and remove with drive cables.
Installation
Installation in reverse order. The holes in the drive cable cages have different diameters. Apply a small amount of grease -G 000 450 02- to the studs - see illustration. arrows - gearshift lever -1- and locking lever -2-. Renew lock washers -3- and -4- after each removal. Secure the gearshift cable with a lock washer -3- and the gear selector cable with a lock washer -4- (with metal intermediate lever).
Cable arrester with plastic intermediate lever
Intermediate lever and cable cage must be mounted together. Insert the gear selector cable into the drive cable retainer.
Continued for all shift mechanisms
Align the shift housing parallel to the body. The distance to the body must be the same on both sides. Replace clamp - see arrow-.
For vehicles with all-wheel drive
Install driveshaft.
Further for all vehicles
Assemble the exhaust system in a stress-free manner and fit the tunnel bridges. Install the lower engine soundproofing cover. Install ashtray. Install the air filter, if removed.
Note: Additional work must be carried out when disconnecting and connecting the battery cable to earth.
Connect battery wire to ground.