Remove the multimedia system control panel. "E380".
Remove the front ashtray "1".
Remove the sound insulation above the gear shift drive. Unscrew the "arrow" nuts.
Remove the rear noise insulation screen by releasing fastening elements "2" and "3".
Separate the system. exhaust gas outlet from the "arrow" bushing.
Support the gearbox with a tilter and the fitted "T10337" gearbox support. Slightly lift the gearbox with a tilter.
Unscrew the tunnel cross member arrow bolts.
Lower the CP using a tilting device by the dimension "a". Dimension "a" = maximum 60 mm.
Unscrew bolts "1" of the push rod and "3" of the connecting rod. "Pos. 2" should not be taken into account.
Unscrew nut "1". Ignore "Pos. 2".
Do not press on the shift shaft "1" with a crowbar or knock it down with a hammer. Install puller "T40160" and remove shift lever "1".
If present, unscrew bolts "4" and remove crossmember "3". Unscrew nuts "1" and remove heat shield "2". Remove gear shift mechanism downwards.
Installation
Installation in reverse order. Replace the seals and self-locking nuts with new ones. Install the tunnel cross member. Install sys. exhaust and align without tension. Install rear noise insulation. Install the gear shift drive. Install the multimedia system control panel. "E380". Install the climate control and display unit.