Volkswagen Golf Variant, Jetta. Manual - part 9

WARNING

Before working on vehicle with engine running, move selector

lever into position “P” and apply handbrake.

2.1

Overview - selector mechanism in vehicles up to 02.2009

Selector mechanism from 03.2009 onwards 

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1 - Selector cover with handle

❑ Do not remove handle

without reason. For

emergency release, on‐

ly the cover needs to be

unclipped 

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❑ Before removal of han‐

dle, pull lock button out

past its pressure point.

Secure locking button

with a cable tie or appro‐

priate wire against being

pressed in. This will pre‐

vent lock button from

being accidentally

pressed into the handle.

❑ Removing and installing

selector lever handle

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2 - Selector mechanism with

selector lever

❑ With selector lever lock

solenoid -N110-

❑ Emergency release

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❑ Brief instructions for re‐

moving and installing:

– Remove centre con‐

sole.

– Remove Bowden cable

from gearbox

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– If necessary, disconnect

or remove parts of ex‐

Gr.  26 ; Removing and

installing parts of exhaust system .

– Remove heat shield beneath selector mechanism.

– Adjust selector lever cable after installing 

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3 - Bolt with spring

❑ 3 Nm

4 - Pin

❑ Removing 

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❑ Always renew after removing

6 - Nut

❑ 9 Nm
❑ Qty. 4

7 - Selector housing

❑ With seal

8 - Selector lever cable

❑ Bowden cable is not greased
❑ Removing and installing 

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❑ Checking 

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❑ Adjusting 

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9 - Securing clip

❑ Always renew after removing

10 - Hexagon flange nut

❑ 8 Nm
❑ Qty. 4

Torque setting , selector lever to selector shaft 

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2.2

Removing and installing selector lever

cable - vehicles up to 02.2009

Note

Following installation, Bowden cable must be checked for ease

of movement and be adjusted.

Removing
– Move selector lever to position “S” position.

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moving and installing parts of exhaust system .

– Remove -selector housing- beneath selector lever.

– Remove locking plate of cable support bracket. Always renew

locking plate.

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