Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch -F208-: 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 -.

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 -arrow-.

Fig 2: Loosening Clamping Sleeve

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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.

-- Position the V.A.G 1383 A plunger with the T10337 attached on the bottom of the transmission.

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 to dimension -a- using the V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 5: Lowering Transmission

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-- Disconnect the connector -arrow- using the T40138.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Connector Using T40138

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-- Remove the transmission range gear recognition switch -F208- from the selector shaft cover.