Selector Mechanism, Overview

Selector Mechanism, Overview

As of 11 September 09 the Tiguan has a revised selector mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Overview, from 11 September 09 ] .


Move the selector lever into the "P" Position and set the parking brake before working with the engine running.






1 Selector Handle with Cover

• Handle removing and installing, refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Shift Lever Handle.

• Emergency release, refer to => [ Selector Lever Manual Release ] Procedures.

2 Selector Mechanism with Selector Lever

• Removing and installing, refer to one of the following:

Passat, Passat CC and CC, refer to => [ Selector Mechanism with Lever ] Shift Mechanism with Lever.

Tiguan, refer to => [ Selector Mechanism with Lever ] Shift Mechanism with Lever.

3 Spring with Bolt

• 3 Nm

4 Pin

• Do not lubricate.

5 Retainer Plate

• Always replace after removing.

6 Nut

• 9 Nm

• Quantity: 4.

7 Selector Housing

• With a seal.

8 Selector Lever Cable

• Do not grease the cable.

• Removing and installing, refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable ] Service and Repair.

• Checking, refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Checking ] Testing and Inspection.

• Adjusting, refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting ] Adjustments.

9 Nut

• 8 Nm

• Quantity: 4.