If repair shop didn't disconnect the trans inter-lock cable from the brake pedal before disconnecting from trans THEY damaged that bellows!

That bellows is the only thing that seals the cable to the trans.

The trans pan must be removed & the pin that holds the parking pawl must also be removed. Takes a good MB tech about 1.5-2 hrs to install new bellows.

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