Passat Sedan L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1999)
Removing and Installing
Selector mechanism, removing and installing
Removing
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Obtain radio code.
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Shift selector lever into park, position "P".
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Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap.
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Remove selector lever handle. See: Selector Lever
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Remove center console and extension.
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Unplug electrical connectors.
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Remove cover.
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove catalyst or front exhaust pipe.
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Unbolt front heat shield from bottom of mounting bracket and slide toward the rear.
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Remove cover from mounting bracket (arrows).
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Press ends of securing clip -B- together and remove.
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Pull down locking plate -A- (for securing selector lever cable to mounting bracket) and remove.
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Pull selector lever cable off selector lever.
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Unclip locking cable from securing spring on mounting bracket. To do this, lift securing spring slightly.
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Remove four nuts.
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Remove mounting bracket from below.
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Simultaneously pull selector lever cable out of mounting bracket, and ensure the cable is not kinked.
Installing
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Shift selector lever and selector shaft lever to park position "P" (parking lock must engage).
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Raise vehicle.
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Insert selector lever cable in mounting bracket.
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Ensure selector lever cable is not kinked.
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Install mounting bracket on body.
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Tighten four nuts from above to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
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Connect electrical connections.
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Install locking cable and adjust. See: Shift Interlock/Shift Interlock Cable
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Install cover.
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Shift selector lever into position "2"
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Install selector lever handle. See: Selector Lever
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Connect selector lever cable to selector lever.