Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Pushing Boot Forward And Out From Shift Unit

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-- Shifter mechanism function unit, removing. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Push the rubber grommet -arrow- forward and out of the selector mechanism function unit lower section.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the noise insulation bracket.

Fig 3: Identifying Bracket For Noise Insulation

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Vehicles with a 3.0L TDI Engine

Fig 4: Disconnect Differential Pressure Sensor Hoses -Arrows

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-- Mark the hoses -arrows- for the Differential Pressure Sensor -G505- to the pressure lines on the particulate filter with different colors to prevent mixing them up when installing them later.

-- Pull the hoses -arrows- to the Differential Pressure Sensor -G505- off the pressure lines on the particulate filter.

All Vehicles

Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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-- Remove the bolts -1, 3 and 4- from the selector lever cable heat shield, if equipped.

-- Move the heat shield to the side.

-- Remove ball head -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever80-200.

Fig 6: Identifying Selector Lever Cable, Removal/Installation

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-- Remove the clips -3- and the selector lever cable from the transmission.