Tiptronic Switch -F189-, Removing and Installing

Tiptronic Switch -F189-, removing and installing, 01V, 5 SPD. A/T AWD
Tiptronic switch is integrated into circuit board (-Item 6-), which is located in shift mechanism cover.

It consists of 3 camshaft position sensors, which are activated by a magnet on the cross slide masking panel.

To replace Tiptronic switch, circuit board must be replaced.

Check also whether solenoid is correctly fixed on transverse slide of masking panel, replace masking panel with guide if necessary.

Removing
- Remove shift mechanism cover.





- Press the 4 lugs (arrows) inward and remove cover -2- from guide -1-.
- Remove circuit board with integrated Tiptronic Switch -F189- from cover -2-.

Note: If necessary, masking panel with solenoid for Tiptronic Switch -F189- can be removed as described below. As replacement part the masking panel is only available together with guide.





- Separate both guide parts by applying careful levering movements (arrows).
- Remove masking panel with solenoid for Tiptronic Switch -F189-.

Installing
Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:
- Install shift mechanism cover.
- Remove selector lever handle.