Shift Mechanism Overviews: Notes
Note the radio code on vehicles with a coded radio.
Disconnect the ground cable from the battery when working on the shift mechanism inside the engine compartment. Refer to Removal and Installation .
Connect the battery and follow the procedures to be performed after connecting the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .
When working on the shift mechanism in the engine compartment, remove the complete air filter housing if it is located above the selector mechanism. Refer to one of the following: Diesel engines, refer to [For engine(s) BRM] Description and Operation or Gas engines, refer to [For engine(s) BGP, BGQ, CBTA, CBUA] Description and Operation .
The shift mechanism must be removed in order to replace the operating cables. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM .
Do not bend the operating cables.
- I - SHIFT KNOB AND BOOT
- II - SHIFT LEVER AND HOUSING, THROUGH 10.06
- II - SHIFT LEVER AND HOUSING, FROM 11.06
- III - SHIFT AND SELECTOR CABLES
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1275
- Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) V.A.G 1331