Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing selector lever cable up to 02.2009   Note Following installation, cable must be checked for ease of movement and be adjusted. Removing

–  Move selector lever to position „S“.

–  Remove securing clip. –  Securing clips for selector lever cable must always be renewed. –  Remove cable from ball head. –  Raise vehicle. –  To remove cable and/or selector mechanism, heat shield must now be removed and, if necessary, parts of exhaust system. –  → Rep. gr.26 –  Remove heat shield.

–  Remove -selector housing- beneath selector lever.

–	Remove securing clip of cable support bracket. Always renew securing clip.

-Selector housing- is pushed forwards slightly on cable.

To remove cable, securing tab must be pushed forwards -1-. –  At same time, push -pin- up with a screwdriver -2-.

–	Insert -screwdriver- from underneath whilst pushing securing tab forwards.

Clarification:

t	-1- Push tab forwards

t	-2- Push pin up

–  Remove selector lever cable. Remove selector housing from cable. Installing Do not grease cable. –  Route selector lever cable without tension. Do not secure with securing clips yet. Do not clip in ball head.

–  Ensure that selector lever cable is properly routed during installation. If the sheet metal is bent downwards, it may cause noises. The cable will vibrate against the sheet metal. –  Observe sheet metal. Press it back up in the tunnel during installation.

Loosen adjustment screw -arrow-. –  Put selector housing onto cable.

–  Insert selector lever cable into selector mechanism.

–  Insert cable into bearing and insert pin from above, downwards through eye. When freedom of movement of cable has been checked → Chapter, insert securing clip.

–	Attach cable with new securing clip on cable support bracket of selector mechanism.

–  Install selector housing, heat shield and exhaust system. –  Check cable → Chapter.