Selector Lever Manual Release

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Volkswagen R32. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Do not remove the shift knob.

-- Press the brake pedal or activate the parking brake.

In case of an emergency:

Hold the leather boot and remove the trim.

Vehicles through 02.2009

-- Press on the yellow plastic piece on top of the solenoid pins from right to left -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever Emergency Release

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Vehicles from 03.2009

Push down -arrow- on the yellow plastic piece.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Lever Emergency Release

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