Passat Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
Shifter M/T: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing
Selector mechanism, removing and installing
Removing
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Carefully pry cover off center console.
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Remove shift knob with cover.
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Remove nuts and remove rubber cover for gear lever housing.
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Remove nuts (arrows) securing gear lever housing.
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Separate exhaust system behind catalyst, if necessary remove front exhaust system. Refer to Exhaust Systems.
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Remove selector mechanism from transmission as follows
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Remove selector rod (arrow -A-).
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Remove push rod by removing socket head bolt (arrow-B-).
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Remove front heat shield above exhaust system.
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Swing gear lever housing with selector rod and push rod down and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order.
Adjusting selector mechanism. Refer to Adjustments.