Shift lever control
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1999 Volkswagen GTI, 1998 Volkswagen GTI, 1997 Volkswagen GTI, 1996 Volkswagen GTI, and 1995 Volkswagen GTI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Arrow -A- (black) - Gear selection. See Figure .
Arrow -B- (white) - Gate selection
- Gear selector lever
- Relay lever with actuating arm
CAUTION:
- Before working on the gear selector mechanism, disconnect the Battery Ground (GND) strap in the engine compartment.
- On vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, make sure you know the correct radio activation code before disconnecting the battery.
- - Gear selector control cables, removing and installing, see GEAR SELECTOR CONTROL CABLES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- - Gear selector housing, removing and installing, see GEAR SELECTOR HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
- - Shift lever, removing and installing, see SHIFT LEVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
NOTE:
Before removing the gear selector mechanism, remove the following:
- Three Way Catalytic Converter (TWC)
- Heat shield, see GEAR SELECTOR MECHANISM, SERVICING
NOTE:
- To replace the selector cables, first remove the complete gear selector mechanism.
- Do not kink the selector cables.
- Lubricate all mounting and contact surfaces with MoS2 grease.
- Gear selector mechanism, adjusting, see GEAR SELECTOR MECHANISM, ADJUSTING