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Gear Recognition Sensor






Gear Recognition Sensor

Transmission installed.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Engine-/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

Gearbox Support (T10337)

Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)

Removing






- Remove the rear noise insulation by loosening the fasteners - 2 and 3 -.

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 - 2 -.






Disregard - 1 and 2 -.

- Remove the bolt - 1 - and remove the gear recognition sensor (G604) - 3 -.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Replace the O-rings - 4 -.




There is a risk of breaking or causing malfunctions in the gear recognition sensor during installation.

The gear recognition sensor - 3 - may not be stamped on or imbedded with a bolt - 1 - into the transmission.

The O-rings - 4 - and the opening in the transmission cover must be lubricated with transmission fluid.

The gear recognition sensor - 3 - may be pressed lightly on using an aid for example the shaft of a hammer.

- Secure the gear recognition sensor with the bolt - 1 -. Tightening specification.

- Connect the connector - 2 -.

- Install the tunnel crossmember - arrows -, tightening specifications - 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