B2CG1BK1 - 406D9 ML5T GEARBOX

REMOVAL - REFITTING GEAR LEVER WITH CABLES

1 - SPECIAL TOOLS

[1] Tool for unclipping 10 dia. ball joints (-).0216-G1 .

[2] Tool for unclipping 13 dia. ball joints (-).0216-G2 .

2 - REMOVAL

IMPERATIVE : remove the exhaust pipe to avoid destroying the flexible hose; this does not withstand the torsion, traction or bending stresses caused by removal of one of the exhaust pipe brackets .

Remove the metal heat shield .

Remove the clips (1) - (2) .

Using the tool [1] Unclip the ball joint (3) dia. 10 .

Using the tool [2] Unclip the ball joint (4) dia. 13 .

WARNING : pressure must be applied to the tools to unclip the ball joints; they must not be used as levers as this may bend the connecting rods .

Move the front seats fully forwards .

Remove the fasteners (5) .

Move the front seats fully backwards .

Disconnect the battery .

Remove the left and right sound insulation from under the fascia .

Open the ashtray cover (6) by pressing the top .

Insert a screwdriver blade at points (A) .

Unclip the ashtray and coin tray base assembly by pulling upwards .

Unclip the ashtray lamp .

Remove the coin tray base assembly .

Unclip the gear lever gaiter assembly at points (B) using a screwdriver blade .

Remove :

• the gear lever knob (7)
• the gear lever gaiter assembly (8)
• the fasteners (9)

Unclip the handbrake lever aperture cover (10) using a screwdriver at points (C) .

Raise the console from the rear .

Unclip the switch bracket (11) .

Disconnect the electrical connections (according to specification) .

Remove the fasteners (12) .

Unclip the front of each flange by pulling upwards .

Unclip the pins on each flange .

Remove the flanges (13) .

Remove the floor console (14) .

Remove the sound-proofing shim .

Remove the gear lever assembly .

3 - REFITTING

Refit the lever housing Tighten the bolts to 0.7 da.Nm .

IMPERATIVE : check that the sound-proofing shim (15) is positioned correctly .

Proceed in the reverse order to removal .

Fit new securing clips (1) - (2) .

IMPERATIVE : the securing clips must always be changed following each removal operation .

Check that the clips (1) - (2) are correctly positioned .

Carry out a gear change test .

Check that the electrical accessories operate correctly .