Shift Interlock: Service and Repair

Shift Mechanism Function Unit

Removing

- Loosen quick-release connectors - 2 - and remove rear noise insulation.





- Remove crossmember from subframe - arrows -.





CAUTION!
To prevent damage, do not bend the front exhaust pipe decoupling element more than 10°.

- Loosen the clamping sleeves - 1 - and - 2 - and slide them forward.





- Remove bolt - arrow - at left exhaust tract strap.





- Remove bolt - arrow - at right exhaust tract strap.





- Remove the driveshaft heat shield - A - - arrows -.





- Remove transmission/front driveshaft connecting bolts - arrows -.





- Slide driveshaft back to rear final drive and tie up.





CAUTION!
For the following steps, note:

Do not support on the transmission oil pan or damage could result.

- Install an M12 x 100 bolt - 1 - with a nut - 2 - into the rear mount on the transmission fluid pan.





• - a - = 13 mm

- Position engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) plunger on bolt head as shown in illustration.

- Remove the tunnel crossmember bolts - arrows -.





- Slightly lower tunnel crossmember with transmission using (V.A.G 1383 A).





• - a - = maximum 40 mm.

• Illustration without right front exhaust pipe, however, it does not have to be removed.

- Remove the four lock washers - 1 -.





• Always replace the lock washers

• There are different versions of the noise or heat insulation - 2 - depending on the vehicle.

- Remove the noise insulation - 2 - and slide it forward or remove it.

- Remove the frame for the selector lever boot - 1 - - arrows -.





- Move the selector lever into D.





- Loosen the screw on the selector lever cable through the opening - arrow - in the selector mechanism one turn using the socket and key (T40031).

• Only loosen the clamping screw - do not remove it.

• The clamping screw is only accessible when the selector lever is in D.

• The selector lever must remain in D when the clamping screw is loose.

- Remove the front center console - 1 -.





- Disconnect the connectors - 2 - and - 4 -.





- Remove the bolts - 1 -, - 3 -, - 5 - and - 6 -.

• A second technician is required when removing the shift mechanism function unit from underneath the vehicle.

- Press the retaining clamps - arrows - inward and lower selector mechanism function unit downward.

- Remove the selector lever cable clip - 1 - sideways.





- Remove the shift mechanism function unit downward and at the same time remove selector lever cable - 2 -.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to => [ Shift Mechanism Overview ] Description and Operation

• Lubricate the ball socket on the selector lever cable with polycarbamide grease (G 052 142 A2) before installing.

• Do not bend the selector lever cable.

- Install the tunnel crossmember. Refer to => [ Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview ] Tunnel Crossmember, Transmission Mount and Transmission Support Overview.





- Adjusts the selector lever cable. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Procedures.

- Attach the driveshaft to the transmission.





- Install the exhaust system making sure it is free of tension.

- Install front crossmember.

- Install front center console.