Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing selector mechanism –  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft code. –  Move selector lever to “P” position. –  With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap. –  Remove selector lever handle → Chapter. –  Remove central console → General body repairs; Rep. Gr.68. –  Disconnect locking cable on selector mechanism from locking lever → Chapter.

–  Separate connector -1- of printed circuit board. –  Carefully pry retainer -3- for connector for selector lever lock solenoid -2- out of selector bracket using a screwdriver. –  Separate connector -2- for selector lever lock solenoid.

–  Carefully pry up the four corners of the frame -arrows- and remove. –  Remove front securing nuts for selector mechanism (Qty. 2).

–  Pull selector lever cable -1- upwards off selector shaft lever -4-. –  Remove securing clip -3- from support bracket.

–  Unhook selector lever cable -1- from retainer -arrow- on engine. –  Raise vehicle. –  Unbolt bracket for catalytic converter from subframe and pull back; loosen double clamp. → Repair group 26; Removing and installing parts of exhaust system. Do not remove catalytic converter but leave it lying on subframe. –  Unhook selector lever cable from retainer on front heat shield. –  Remove front heat shield for tunnel. –  Separate middle heat shield for tunnel and push back.

–  First unscrew the 4 nuts -arrows A-. –  Then unscrew the 2 bolts -arrows B-. –  Carefully push cover with protective sleeve forward over selector lever cable. Do not damage protective sleeve in the process.

–  Pry selector lever cable -3- off selector lever -2- using a screwdriver. –  Pull out securing plate -1- for selector lever cable on mounting bracket downwards. –  Carefully pull selector lever cable out of mounting bracket. –  Completely remove selector mechanism from tunnel.