Tiptronic thinks its in reverse

[sam1977]

Update on this - I have ordered the part. However I still need to know can I fit this myself and if so whats the technique including how to get rid of whats left of the linkage connected to the gearbox gear selector? Any one know?

[Spinnaker]

According to the Bentley manual, you have to remove the lower engine cover plate, the aluminum diagonal braces, and the catalytic converters to get to the transmission linkage connection point. Hope you have jack stands and a good jack available.

[Gazwah]

I appreciate this this issue is now a few years old, but if you're still around, do you have any more information lying around......I have exactly the same snag!

[Xpit77]

I watched my guy fix that on mime and I will try to explain. Yes it is a ball and cap and is a SOB to get off.He had the same worry about breaking it. I remember him using a long flat screwdriver while his helper held the mechanism. Once he got it off he lightly wet sanded the pin that the selector fits on. Greased it and put it back on. He didn`t have to adjust the cable. He thought some may replace the part when it was really corrosion and dirt on the pivot pin. Hope this helps.