Steptronic gearshift assembly

Handsome Kev · 05-11-2013, 09:25 PM

Looking for any assistance on how to remove/install steptronic shifter. My main concern is the cable that is attached to the front of the shifter at #1 in the picture. Please help

Handsome Kev · 05-12-2013, 10:33 AM

Anyone?

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sonnybobiche · 05-16-2013, 09:20 AM

Isn't that the park lock cable that goes to your steering column? My understanding is that that just kinda pulls out with some effort.

Handsome Kev · 05-16-2013, 09:25 AM

Idk, I haven't tried yet. I hope its a simple removal and installation

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jjrichar · 05-16-2013, 05:34 PM

The cable in question is the one that connects to the side of the transmission. It's the one that moves the manual selector valve inside the TX (as well as a bunch of other things). To remove, get under the car and disconnect nut assembly 8. Very simple. It should be then pulled up with the shifter assembly when removing. I haven't got my TIS with me, but my guess is that you would have to remove the heat insulation between the exhaust and driveshaft so that it can be fed up from below. I'll have a look at the TIS later and let you know.

jjrichar · 05-18-2013, 02:02 AM

Had a look in the TIS and the cable definitely remains attached to the shifter, and is removed with the shifter after being disconnected under the car. It didn't mention anything about the heat shield, so it should just pull through.

Handsome Kev · 05-18-2013, 04:25 AM

Thanks, I'll give it a go in a few hours

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05-12-2013, 10:33 AM	#2
Handsome Kev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NoVa Posts: 188 My Ride: 328 View My Garage	Steptronic gearshift assembly Anyone? Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

05-16-2013, 09:25 AM	#4
Handsome Kev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NoVa Posts: 188 My Ride: 328 View My Garage	Steptronic gearshift assembly Idk, I haven't tried yet. I hope its a simple removal and installation Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

05-18-2013, 04:25 AM	#7
Handsome Kev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NoVa Posts: 188 My Ride: 328 View My Garage	Steptronic gearshift assembly Thanks, I'll give it a go in a few hours Sent from BimmerApp mobile app

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05-11-2013, 09:25 PM	#1
Handsome Kev Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: NoVa Posts: 188 My Ride: 328 View My Garage	Steptronic gearshift assembly Looking for any assistance on how to remove/install steptronic shifter. My main concern is the cable that is attached to the front of the shifter at #1 in the picture. Please help

05-16-2013, 09:20 AM	#3
sonnybobiche Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Cranford, NJ Posts: 50 My Ride: '99 323i View My Garage	Isn't that the park lock cable that goes to your steering column? My understanding is that that just kinda pulls out with some effort.

05-16-2013, 05:34 PM	#5
jjrichar OEM ///Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 144 My Ride: 330 Ci convertible View My Garage	The cable in question is the one that connects to the side of the transmission. It's the one that moves the manual selector valve inside the TX (as well as a bunch of other things). To remove, get under the car and disconnect nut assembly 8. Very simple. It should be then pulled up with the shifter assembly when removing. I haven't got my TIS with me, but my guess is that you would have to remove the heat insulation between the exhaust and driveshaft so that it can be fed up from below. I'll have a look at the TIS later and let you know.

05-18-2013, 02:02 AM	#6
jjrichar OEM ///Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 144 My Ride: 330 Ci convertible View My Garage	Had a look in the TIS and the cable definitely remains attached to the shifter, and is removed with the shifter after being disconnected under the car. It didn't mention anything about the heat shield, so it should just pull through.