Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing selector lever cable   Note Following installation, cable must be checked for ease of movement and be adjusted. Removing –  Move selector lever to position „S“ position.

–  In order to remove selector lever cable from gearbox, first release cable -1- and then remove it from cable support bracket -2-.

Work with care to avoid bending cable. Do not use pliers, or the retaining tabs on the cable support bracket may break off.

–  Lever cable -1- off lever -3- using an open jaw spanner -2-. –  Raise vehicle. To remove cable and/or selector mechanism, first remove heat shield and, if necessary, parts of exhaust system now → Rep. gr.26. –  Remove heat shield. –  Remove -selector housing- beneath selector lever.

–  Remove securing clip. Always renew securing clip.

-Selector housing- is pushed forwards slightly on cable.

To remove cable, securing tab must be pushed forwards -1-. –  At same time, push -pin- up with a screwdriver -2-.

–	Please insert -screwdriver- from underneath whilst pushing securing tab forwards.

Clarification:

t	-1- Push tab forwards

t	-2- Push pin up

–  Remove selector lever cable. Remove selector housing from cable. Installing Do not grease cable. –  Route selector lever cable free of tension, insert in cable support bracket on gearbox but do not yet secure. –  Ensure that selector lever cable is properly routed during installation. –  Also clip cable into retainer. Ensure that retainer does not contact gearbox oil cooler.

-Nuts- 8 Nm –  Put selector housing onto cable.

–  Insert selector lever cable into selector mechanism.

–  Insert cable into bearing and insert pin from above, downwards through eye. When you have checked freedom of movement of cable → Chapter, insert securing clip.

–	Attach cable with new securing clip on cable support bracket of selector mechanism.

–  Install selector housing, heat shield and exhaust system. –  Adjust selector lever cable after installing → Chapter.