Shift Mechanism Function Unit: Removing

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

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Front Ashtray

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-- Disconnect the connectors -2- and -4-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Selector Mechanism Electrical Connectors And Removing Bolts

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NOTE:

The illustration does not show the insulation mat.

-- Remove the insulation mat over the selector mechanism function unit.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 3, 5 and 6- and lower the selector mechanism function unit while holding the selector lever secure.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Fig 3: Identifying Noise Insulation

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-- Remove the nut -1- from the power steering hydraulic line.

Fig 4: Locating Power Steering Hydraulic Line

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CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the subframe crossbrace.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -1- (if equipped).

Fig 5: Locating Driveshaft Heat Shield Bolts

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-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

Fig 6: Counter Hold Using Counterhold Tool T10172 And Adapters T10172/5

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-- Remove the front muffler. Refer to EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine code CALA, EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engine codes CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA, or EXHAUST PIPES/MUFFLERS for engines CCBA, CGXC, CTUB.

Fig 7: Removing Front Muffler

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-- Mount the T10337 on the VAG 1383 A and attach it to the bottom of the transmission.

Fig 8: Attach To Bottom Of Transmission

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-- Raise the transmission slightly.

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The VAG 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 9: Identifying Crossmember & Bolts

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-- Lower the transmission to dimension -a- using the VAG 1383 A.

Fig 10: Lower Transmission

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Dimension -a- = maximum 100 mm.

-- Remove the heat shield -1- (if equipped) under the selector mechanism function unit. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEAT SHIELD

Fig 11: Identifying Heat Shield & Bolts

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-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the Pry Lever 80-200.

Fig 12: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Clip -2-

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-- Remove the clip -2- and remove the selector lever cable from the transmission.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Remove selector mechanism function unit (See Figure).