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Selector Lever Handle






Selector Lever Handle

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

Hose Clamp Pliers (V.A.G 1275)

Removing






- Move the selector lever into "N".

Both the selector lever handle and the selector lever boot are removed.

- Carefully pry off the selector lever boot frame - arrows - with the (3409) or with a small screwdriver on the side from the center console and fold upward.

- Secure the locking button in the removed position with a cable tie - arrow -, as shown in the illustration.






- Fold the selector lever boot - B - upward and over the selector lever handle - C -.






- Open the clamp - A - and remove the selector lever handle along with the selector lever boot, without pressing the locking button.

Installing






In order to install the selector lever handle, the locking button must be pulled out all the way and secured either with a cable tie - arrow - or with the assembly tool supplied with a new handle.

Do not use mechanical aids or tools to remove from the selector lever handle if the locking button was unintentionally left unsecured. Position the compressed air gun under the handle and press the locking button out with compressed air.

- Clamp on the new clamps - arrow - onto the selector lever handle.






- Insert the selector lever handle completely into the selector lever - the locking button faces the driver.

The handle must lock into the selector lever ring groove.

- Remove cable ties or assembly tools. The locking button mechanism will engage in the vertical groove on the selector lever. If necessary, press the locking button into the selector lever handle.

- Move the button mechanism through "R" and "S" to perform the function test.

If the selector lever positions cannot be reached, remove the handle again, refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Selector Lever Handle.

- Use the (V.A.G 1275) to clamp the selector lever handle - 2 - and clamp - arrow - to the selector lever.






- Install the selector lever boot frame - 1 - to the center console.