Selector Mechanism: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the shift lever knob with the shift lever boot. Refer to SHIFT KNOB WITH SHIFT LEVER BOOT .

-- Remove the A/C system control head. Refer to the appropriate service information .

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

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-- Remove the multimedia system control head -E380-. Refer to MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM CONTROL HEAD -E380-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Fig 2: Unlocking Springs With The 3409 And Lift Multimedia Control Head Upward

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

Fig 3: Removing Ashtray

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-- Remove the noise insulation over the shift mechanism. Refer to NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 4: Removing 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: Removing Noise Insulation

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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-.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Double Clamps

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -A- (if equipped).

Fig 7: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield

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Driveshaft Bolted on the Transmission Side:

-- Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission by counter holding them with the T10172 and T10172/5.

Fig 8: Holding Driveshaft Using T10172

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

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

Driveshaft Mounted on the Transmission Side:

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING FROM REAR FINAL DRIVE DRIVESHAFT ATTACHED ON TRANSMISSION SIDE .

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

Fig 9: Removing Bolts And Remove Crossbrace

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

-- Support the transmission using the V.A.G 1383 A with the T10337 attached.

Fig 10: Supporting Transmission With V.A.G 1383

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-- Lift the transmission slightly using the V.A.G 1383 A.

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The V.A.G 1383 A 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 V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 12: Lowering Transmission

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Dimension -a- = maximum 70 mm.

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

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts For Selector Rod And Push Rod

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NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 14: Removing Bolt And Secure Clutch Slave Cylinder Sideways In Engine Compartment

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NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

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.

Fig 15: Positioning Puller T40160 And Remove Selector Rod

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-- Install the T40160 and remove the transmission shift lever -1-.

-- Remove the heat shield under the shift mechanism. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Remove the shift mechanism downward.