Gear Recognition Sensor -G604-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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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-- 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.

-- Mount the Engine And Gearbox Jack VAS6931 thrust plate together with the lower Engine/Gearbox Jack - Gearbox Support T10337 on the tunnel crossmember.

Fig 3: Supporting Transmission With VAG 1383

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

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

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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

Fig 5: Lowering Transmission To Dimension -A-

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• Dimension -a- = maximum 70 mm.

There are Different Connectors to the Gear Recognition Sensor -G604-.

Fig 6: Identifying Gear Recognition Sensor And Harness Connector

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Disconnect the connectors as follows:

-- Press the lock -1- downward and disconnect the connector -2-.

or

-- Pry out lock -1- approximately 3 mm with a screwdriver direction of -arrow A-.

-- Press the lock -1- downward in the direction of -arrow B- and disconnect the connector -2-.

Fig 7: Disconnecting Connector From Gear Recognition Sensor

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-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the Gear Recognition Sensor -G604- -3-.

Fig 8: Removing Bolt -1- And Remove Gear Recognition Sensor -G604- -3-

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