Passat L4-1.8L Turbo (AWM) (2004)
Separate shift lever boot from shift knob
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Turn inner side of shift lever boot toward outside.
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Carefully press rib in direction of - arrow - using a screwdriver, pull off shift knob while doing so.
Shift Mechanism, Removing and Installing
Shift mechanism, removing and installing, 01A, 5 SPD. M/T (AWD)
Removing
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Carefully pry off cover from center console.
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Remove shift knob with cover.
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Rubber cover for shift mechanism housing must be unscrewed - arrows -.
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Remove mounting nuts for shift mechanism housing - arrows -.
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Disconnect exhaust system behind catalytic converter, remove front exhaust system if necessary.
Remove shift mechanism from transmission as follows:
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Remove shift rod - arrow A -.
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Remove shift rod, to do so remove socket head bolt - arrow B -.
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Remove front shielding plate over exhaust system.
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Swing shift mechanism housing together with shift rod and pivot rod downward and remove.
Installing
Installation is performed in reverse order of removal.