Fixing Passat GLS 4Motion Shift Lever issue to Engage Reverse Gear
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The rubber cover for the shift lever housing must be removed (arrows).
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Now remove the shift lever housing securing nuts (arrows).
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Separate exhaust system behind the catalyst, if necessary remove front exhaust system.
Remove selector mechanism from transmission as follows:
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Remove selector rod (arrow -A-).
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Remove push rod, to do this remove hexagon socket head bolt (arrow -B-).
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Remove front heat shield above exhaust system.
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Swing shift lever housing with selector rod and push rod down and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Adjust selector mechanism.
Tightening torques
Shift lever housing to body 10 Nm
Push rod to transmission 40 Nm
Selector rod (selector joint) to transmission 23 Nm
Use new bolts!