Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removal –  Disconnect battery and support → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27.   Note t  Check if the vehicle has a code radio. If positive, request the anti-theft code before disconnecting the battery earth strap. t  When the battery is reconnected, check the vehicle's equipment (radio, clock, electric door locks, power windows, etc.) according to the repair manual and/or instructions of use.

–  The fastening elements -A- or -B- must be disengaged by using an open-mouth wrench -1-, only to replace the gear selection cable, track selector cable or fastening element. –  Install a second open-mouth wrench or suitable pliers -2- below. If the replacement of the components mentioned above is not required:

–  Release the fasteners by unlocking their respective locks -arrow-. or

–  Release the fasteners by unlocking their respective locks -arrow-.

–  Remove the fastening support of the transmission cable -arrows-.   Note For better comprehension, the selector lever, inversion lever and cable fastening elements are not represented. –  Remove carefully the bellows on the central console. → Chapter.

–  Loosen clamp -arrow- and pull gearshift lever handle with bellows outwards. –  Remove central console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.68.

–  Remove gearshift lever case nuts -arrows- on the body. –  Remove the engine/transmission crankcase protector, if it exists. –  Remove cross member under the exhaust system. –  Separate the exhaust system from the double clamp and lower it → Engine; Rep. Gr.26. –  Release the front heat deflector from the rear one. –  Remove front heat deflector. –  Remove the gearshift mechanism case downwards with the drive cables.