Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch -F208-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Components

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

Fig 2: 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-.

-- Move the front exhaust pipe to the side and secure it on the rear section of the exhaust system (clamping sleeve) with wire.

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

Fig 3: 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 4: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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-- Only lower the transmission using the Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 until the dimension -a- is reached between the tunnel crossmember and the body.

Fig 5: Lowering Transmission To Dimension -A-

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Dimension -a- = minimum 70 mm

NOTE:

Ignore -2- and -3-.

-- Disconnect and free up the connector -1- from the Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch -F208- using the Reversing Light Switch Connector Release Tool T40138.

-- Remove the Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch -F208- from the gearshift shaft cover.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector

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