Selector mechanism, removing and installing: Removing
Selector mechanism up to 12.00
- Pry gate selector cable -A- and gear selector cable -B- off transmission using an open jaw spanner.
1 = 13 mm open jaw spanner, commercially available
Selector mechanism from 01.01
- Remove securing clip -3- for gear selector cable from gear selector lever -1-.
- Remove securing clip -4- for gate selector cable from relay lever -2-.
- Lever gate selector cable and gear selector cable off pin (arrows).
Continued for all selector mechanisms
- Remove cable support bracket from transmission (arrows). If necessary, unclip hose at cable support bracket first.
- Carefully pry cover off center console (arrows).
- Pull cover rearward off center console.
- Destroy clip (arrow) and pull gear shift knob off with cover.
- Remove rubber cover, if fitted.
- Remove gear lever housing front securing nuts (arrows).
- Separate front exhaust pipe -A-.
Refer to 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AWD, AWW, AWP, 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): ALH, 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.9 LITER 4-CYL. 2V TDI PD ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION GLOW PLUG, ENGINE CODE(S): BEW, 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 2V ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION & IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): AEG, AVH, AZG, BBW, BEV, 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.8 LITER VR6 2V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE (S): AFP, 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.8 LITER VR6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BDF and 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.2 LITER VR6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, FUEL INJECTION IGNITION, ENGINE CODE(S): BJS
- Remove cross support -B- below exhaust system.
- Loosen heat shield -C- in forward area.
- Remove heat shield -D-.
- Unbolt selector housing from body.
- Swing gear shift housing down and remove with selector cables.