Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing selector lever handle Brief description Depending on the model, different handles may be installed. Handle is removed together with selector cover. Removing: –  Shift selector lever to position „D“.

Handle with pushbutton on side: –  First pull button far enough out of knob that a small gap is visible between knob and button. Button locks when released. –  Hold button in this position with a cable tie or wire to prevent it from being pressed in.

Handle with front pushbutton: Button does not need to be pulled out by hand. The pushbutton engages in installation position -arrow- when the handle is pulled off.

Further procedure for all handles: –  Unclip cover. –  Pull connector from selector cover. –  Push sleeve upwards to release knob.

Polo 2010 only One clamp is installed instead of sleeve in the Polo. –  Cut open clip beneath boot -arrow- using side cutters. Further procedure for all handles: –  Pull handle off selector lever without pressing button.   Note Do not press button again after removal as it will no longer be possible to install the handle. Installing –  Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following: l  Selector lever is in position „D“.

Handle with pushbutton on side: l  Button in handle is pulled out and secured against being pressed in.

Handle with front pushbutton: l  Pushbutton is in installation position -arrow-. If the pushbutton was pressed by mistake, the installation position can be restored. –  Move pushbutton to installation position → Chapter.   Note

New handle is supplied with installation guard. Do not remove guard until just before installing. To remove, pull it out. Continuation for all handles –  Push handle fully onto selector lever and lock. –  Push sleeve downwards to lock. Polo 2010 only –  Push on handle with new clip onto stop. –  Secure clip with hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275-. –  Push pushbutton after installing it.   Note If not installed correctly, pushbutton remains inserted in handle after being pressed. If this happens, remove handle again and move pushbutton to installation position again → Chapter. The handle can then be installed again. Continue installation in reverse order of removal.