Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch -F208-, Transmission Installed: Removing

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

Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Components

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NOTE:

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

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Exhaust System At Double Clamps

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-- 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 V.A.G 1383 A with the T10337 attached.

Fig 3: 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 4: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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-- Lower the transmission using the V.A.G 1383 A until dimension -a- is reached between the subframe and the body.

Fig 5: Lowering Transmission

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-a- = minimum 70 mm

-- Remove the electrical connector -1- on the transmission range gear recognition switch using the T40138.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector

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NOTE:

Ignore -2- and -3-.

-- Remove the transmission range gear recognition switch from the selector shaft cover.