Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch -F208-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Noise Insulation Components

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

NOTE:

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

-- Disconnect exhaust system at double clamp -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamping Sleeve Components

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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.

-- 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.

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 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 Tunnel Crossmember And Bolts

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

Fig 5: Engine And Gearbox Jack VAS 6931

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Dimension -a- = maximum 80 mm.

-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- using the Reversing Light Switch Connector Release Tool T40138.

Fig 6: Locating Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch (Through MY 2012)

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-- Remove the Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch -F208- with the Socket - 24mm T40284.