Gear Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch (F208)

• Transmission installed.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine-/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Gearbox Support (T10337)

• Release Tool f/ Rev. Light Switch Conn. (T40138)

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)

Removing






- Remove the rear noise insulation by loosening the fasteners - 2 and -.

• Do not bend the flex joint in the front exhaust pipe more than 10° or it will be damaged.

- Disconnect exhaust system at double clamp - arrow -.






- Move the front exhaust pipe to the side and secure it on the rear section of the exhaust system (clamping sleeve) with wire.

- Position the (V.A.G 1383 A) plunger with the (T10337) attached on the bottom of the transmission.






- Lift the transmission slightly using the (V.A.G 1383 A).


There is the risk of an accident.

• The (V.A.G 1383 A) may only be used during assembly and must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

- Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember - arrows -.






- Lower the transmission to dimension - a - using the (V.A.G 1383 A).






• Dimension - a - = maximum 80 mm (3.14 inches).

- Disconnect the connector - arrow - using the (T40138).






- Remove the transmission range gear recognition switch (F208) from the selector shaft cover.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Install the transmission range gear recognition switch in the selector shaft cover. Tightening specification.






- Install the connector - 2 - on the transmission range gear recognition switch.

• Disregard - 1 and 3 -.

- Install the tunnel crossmember - arrows - - 2 - => [ (Item 2) Bolt ] Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview.






- Re-assemble the exhaust system and ensure it is not under stress.

- Install the noise insulation.

Tightening Specification