Passat Sedan L4-1896cc 1.9L DSL Turbo (1Z) (1997)
Shifter M/T: Service and Repair
Overview
CAUTION:
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Before working on the gear selector mechanism, disconnect the Battery Ground (GND) strap in the engine compartment
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On vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, make sure you know the correct radio activation code before disconnecting the battery.
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- Gear selector control cables, removing and installing, refer to Replacement. See: Shift Linkage/Shift Cable/Service and Repair
II - Gear selector housing
III - Shift lever
NOTE: Before removing the gear selector mechanism, note the following:
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Remove the Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
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Remove the Heat shield
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To replace the selector cables, first remove the complete gear selector mechanism.
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Do not kink the selector cables.
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Lubricate all mounting and contact surfaces MoS2 grease.
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Gear selector mechanism, adjusting. See: Shift Linkage/Adjustments