Gear Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Transmission Range Gear Recognition Switch (F208), Transmission Installed

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Transmission Support (T10337)

• Torque Wrench 5-50 Nm (V.A.G 1331)

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

Removing

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






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

- Disconnect the exhaust system at clamping sleeve(s) - arrows -.






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

- Support the transmission using the (V.A.G 1383 A) with the (T10337) attached.






- 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 using the (V.A.G 1383 A) until dimension - a - is reached between the subframe and the body.






• - a - = minimum 70 mm

- Remove the electrical connector - 1 - on the transmission range gear recognition switch using the (T40138).






• Ignore - 2 - and - 3 -.

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

Installing

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

- Connect the connector - 2 - to the transmission range gear recognition switch.






• Ignore - 1 - and - 3 -.

- Tighten the tunnel crossmember bolts - arrows -. Tightening specification => [ (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 rear noise insulation.

Tightening Specification