Installed Position Of Gear Selector Mechanism

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Fig 1: Identifying Gear Selector Mechanism Components

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A - Gear change cable

B - Gate selector cable

C - Heat shield

Remove before removing the gear selector mechanism.

Arrow -A- Gear selection movement

Arrow -B- Gate selection movement

1 - Gear selector lever

2 - Relay lever

Fig 2: Manual Transmission - Parts I, II & III

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I - Removing and installing shift knob and cover. Refer to Shift lever knob and cover, removing and installing

II - Servicing shift lever and shift housing. Refer to Shift lever and shift lever housing, servicing

III - Assembly overview: Removing and installing operating cables. Refer to Selector cables, assembly overview

Removing and installing selector mechanism. Refer to Gear selector mechanism, removing and installing

Adjusting selector mechanism. Refer to Gear selector mechanism, adjusting

NOTE:

Before working on the selector mechanism, disconnect Ground (GND) strap from the battery in the engine compartment.
Note radio code on vehicles with coded radio.

Special tools and equipment

Fig 3: Torque Wrench V.A.G. 1331 (5 To 50 Nm)

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VAG 1331 Torque wrench or equivalent

Fig 4: VAG 1275 Pliers

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VAG 1275 Pliers