dimitristx

..does anyone have the part # and where to purchase from (other than via dealer)?

Thanks.

TerminA8r

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Part # 4D0713111E Buy a used one if you can, a new one is $320 Plus shipping. http://www.impexfap.com/

Selector lever mechanism and controls, disassembling and assembling

Notes:

Lubricate the shift controls at the points specified with G 052 142 A2.

1 - Selector lever handle
Push sleeve - 2 - down, pull button on handle out to stop and pull handle off upward
2 - Sleeve
Check O-ring in sleeve for correct seating or damage

Note:

For all other repair work on the selector lever mechanism, the front center console must be removed.

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3 - Cover
With transmission range display and display for shift lock
To remove, unlock holding tabs from bracket
Remove upward, together with insert - 5 - and cable - 4 -
Unclip holder for wiring connector on bracket - 23 - and disconnect connector
4 - Fiber optic cable
With wiring harness and LEDs for basic illumination

5 - Insert
Disconnect from cover - 3 - together with fiber optic cable - 4 -
6 - Bolt
Install together with washer
Qty: 4
7 - Shutter
Unclip wiring holder on bracket - 23 -, disconnect connector

Remove from guide together with individual transmission range display - 8 -

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8 - Individual transmission range display
With lamp holder and wiring harness
Unclip from four holding tabs on shutter 7 (slide lamp holder slightly toward center of shutter)
9 - Guide

PaulW

...you need to remove the center console to get to the shifter tabs....at least on the 97-99's you do.....it's a pretty big job!

I'm sure it's a dealer only item.

pw

TerminA8r

"Note:
For all other repair work on the selector lever mechanism, the front center console must be removed."

Also:
I'm looking at a wesite right now who sells the part for $320

Thanks for looking after me though

dimitristx

Send me the link of where you found the chrome plate....

dimitristx

Browsing the tech sheet, it's not clear that the front console needs removal 1st...

TerminA8r

Re: Sent!