Selector Mechanism: Removing

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

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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 Air Conditioning (A/C) system control head. Refer to DISPLAY AND CONTROL HEAD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

Fig 2: Removing Front Ashtray

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

Fig 3: Identifying Ashtray

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

Fig 4: Identifying Noise Insulation Over Shift Mechanism

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-- Remove nuts -arrows-.

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

Fig 5: Noise Insulation Panels

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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 -1-.

Fig 7: Identifying Driveshaft Heat Shield & Bolts

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Driveshaft Bolted on the Transmission Side

Fig 8: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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

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

-- Secure the driveshaft to the side.

Driveshaft Connected on the Transmission Side

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to Removal and Installation (0BC) or Removal and Installation (0BD) .

All Vehicles

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts And Crossbrace, Removal

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

-- 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 80 mm.

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

Fig 13: Identifying Bolts For Selector Rod And Push Rod

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NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 14: Removing Nut -1-

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NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

Fig 15: Positioning Puller T40160 And Remove Selector Rod

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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.
The only tool that is allowed to be used to pull the transmission shift lever off is the T40160.

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

-- Remove the heat shield underneath the gearshift mechanism. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .

-- Remove the shift mechanism downward.