Selector Lever Handle: Installing

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In order to install the selector lever handle, the locking button must be pulled out all the way and secured either with a cable tie -arrow- or with the assembly tool supplied with a new handle.

Fig 1: Securing The Interlock Button In Pulled-Out Position Using A Cable

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If the lock button was not secured, do not pull it out from the handle using mechanical aids. Mount the compressed air gun to the bottom of the handle and then push the locking button out with compressed air.

-- Install the new clamp -A- on the selector lever handle.

Fig 2: Selector Lever Boot, Selector Lever Handle And Clamp

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-- Install the selector lever handle all the way onto the selector lever - make sure the locking button faces the driver.

When doing this, handle must engage into ring groove of the selector lever.

-- Remove cable ties or assembly tools. The locking button mechanism will engage in the vertical groove on the selector lever. If necessary, press the locking button into the selector lever handle.

-- Move the button mechanism through R and S to preform the function test.

If the selector lever positions cannot be reached, remove the handle again. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE .

-- Secure the selector lever handle -C- to the selector lever with the clamp -A-. Use VAG 1275.

-- Install the selector lever boot frame -B- in the center console.