Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Carefully Pull Climatronic Control Module In Direction Of Arrow Out Of Center Console

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the shift lever knob with the shift lever boot. Refer to GEARSHIFT KNOB, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the A/C display control head. Refer to DISPLAY AND CONTROL HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Multimedia System Control Head -E380-. Refer to Multimedia System Control Head -E380-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Removing Front Ashtray

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-- Remove the front ashtray -1-. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 3: Identifying Ashtray

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-- Remove the noise insulation over the shift mechanism. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 4: Identifying Noise Insulation Over Shift Mechanism

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-- Remove nuts -arrows-.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation by loosening the fasteners -2- and -3-

Fig 5: Noise Insulation Panels

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Fig 6: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Double Clamps

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NOTE:

Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe more than 10° or it will be damaged.

-- Disconnect the exhaust system at clamping sleeve(s) -arrows-.

-- If equipped, remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -A-.

Fig 7: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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Driveshaft Bolted on the Transmission Side:

-- Counterhold the driveshaft using Counterhold - Kit - Multiple Use T10172 with Counterhold - Kit - Adapters 5-9 T10172/5 and remove the bolts attaching the driveshaft to the transmission.

-- Press the driveshaft together with rear final drive; the universal joint is able to slide axially.

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

Fig 8: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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Driveshaft Connected on the Transmission Side:

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE , and DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, DRIVESHAFT CONNECTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE . For Sport Differential, refer to OVERVIEW - DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE , and DRIVESHAFT, MOUNTED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Continuation for All Vehicles

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts And Crossbrace, Removal

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-- Remove the bolts -4- and remove the crossbrace -3-.

-- Remove the nuts -1- and remove the heat shield -2-.

-- Support the transmission using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 and the attached Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support T10337.

Fig 10: Supporting Transmission With VAG 1383

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-- Lift the transmission slightly using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 may only be used during assembly and must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

-- Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

Fig 11: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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-- Lower the transmission to dimension -a- using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931.

Fig 12: Lowering Transmission To Dimension -A-

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Dimension -a- = maximum 70 mm.

NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -1- for the push rod and for the connecting rod -3-.

Fig 13: Attaching Bolts And For Selector Rod And Push Rod

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NOTE:

Ignore item -2-.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 14: Identifying Bolt And Clutch Slave Cylinder Secured Sideways In Engine Compartment

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CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the gearshift shaft inside the transmission.

Do not pry off the transmission shift lever -1- using a pry bar or hit it with a hammer.

-- Position the Puller - Gear Shaft Linkage T40160 and remove the gearshift lever -1-.

-- Remove the heat shield under the gearshift mechanism. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEAT SHIELD .

-- Remove the shift mechanism downward.

Fig 15: Positioning Puller T40160 And Removing Selector Rod

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