Passat Wagon L4-1781cc 1.8L Turbo (AEB) (1998)
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Carefully pull button -2- out of selector lever handle -3- until dimension "a" is obtained.
Dimension "a" = 5 mm (0.19 inch)
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With button -2- pointing toward front of vehicle, install handle -3- on selector lever and push down onto stop.
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Turn handle -3- until button -2- points toward driver's side. Handle will then engage in vertical groove in selector lever-8-.
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Push handle -3- down fully so it engages in circular groove in selector lever -8-.
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Press button -2- into selector lever handle -3-. (Pull lever -4- will then locate in pull rod -5- and will move pull rod up as it moves along the
inclined portion -arrow-).
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Pull up sleeve -1- until it engages in selector lever handle -3-.
Securing Spring For Locking Cable, Removing And Installing
Removing
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To remove locking cable, lift spring slightly at top (arrow B).
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Disengage spring (arrow A) from lug (arrow C) and lift out.
Installing
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Insert spring from above (arrow B) and engage under lug (arrow C).
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Align spring so it lies level in groove (arrow A).
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To install locking cable, lift spring slightly at top (arrow B).
Shift Mechanism, Disassembling And Assembling
Disassembling
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Remove shift mechanism.
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Remove rubber stop from cable lever.
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Shift selector lever into Tiptronic position, then remove frame.
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Shift selector lever into position "2n
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Lift locking cable lever, detach from mount and remove from mounting bracket.
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Shift selector lever to position "D"
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Carefully pry spring clip for Tiptronic position out of mounting bracket from the outside.
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Pull out selector lever mount bushings locking clips.
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Push out selector lever mount bushings with a screwdriver.
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Remove selector lever as a complete unit.
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Disassembling selector lever.
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To remove mount for Tiptronic position, disengage retainer lugs on outside of mounting bracket and remove mount from the inside.
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Remove locking pawl pin, with a drift.
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Lift out selector lever lock solenoid together with locking pawl.