Shift Mechanism, Removing and Installing

Shift mechanism, removing and installing, 02E, 6 SPD. DSG A/T

Removing
- Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
- Move selector lever to position "P".
- With ignition switched off disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove selector lever knob.
- Remove center console:
- Disconnect printed circuit board connector.





- Carefully pry frame -1- up at four corners (arrows) and remove.





- Lift locking lever -1- in direction of (arrow -A-) and pull locking cable -2- off selector mechanism in direction of (arrow -B-).
- Disconnect connection -3-.





- Unscrew nuts (arrows -A-) and remove bracket -1-.
- Remove bolt (arrow -B-).





- Remove bolts/screws (arrows).





- Lift shift mechanism slightly up and remove selector cable -1-.
- Remove shift mechanism.

Installing
Installation is performed in reverse sequence. Note the following:

Note:
- Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.
- Do not grease ball sockets of selector lever cable.

- Hook locking cable into selector mechanism locking lever.
- Adjust locking cable.
- Checking function of ignition key withdrawal lock.





- Position cover -1- carefully onto selector mechanism and lock in position using retaining tabs (arrows) (Qty 4).
- If retaining tabs (arrows) are damaged the cover must be replaced complete.
- Connect all connections.
- Install center console:
- Install selector lever knob.
- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Adjust selector lever cable.
- Check selector mechanism.
- Enter radio code:
- Initialize power windows, set correct time on clock: