Transmission Position Sensor/Switch: Service and Repair

Multi-Function Transmission Range Switch

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque wrench (5-50 Nm) (VAG 1331)

- Place the selector lever in the "N" position.

- Switch the ignition off.

- DO NOT open the cooling system.

- Disconnect the selector lever cable - 1 - from the cable mounting bracket - 2 - and remove it.





Handle with care and make sure not to kink the cable. Do not use pliers, otherwise retainer straps on the cable mounting bracket may break off.

- Pry off the cable - 1 - from the lever - 3 - using an open end wrench - 2 -.





- Disconnect the electrical connector from the multi-function transmission range switch (F125).

- Remove the nut - 1 -.





- Remove the spring washer - 2 - and lever - 3 - from the shift rod - 4 -.

- Bend the hooks of the locking washer - 2 - back using a screwdriver.





- Replace the locking washer if the hooks are broken off.

- Remove the nut - 1 -.

- Remove the bolts - 5 -.

- Remove the multi-function switch - 4 - with washers - 2 and 3 - from the shift rod - 6 -.

Installing

Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. Pay attention to the following:

- Install the multi-function switch - 4 - to the shift rod - 6 -.





- Hand tighten the bolts - 5 - for the multi-function switch.

- Bend the hooks on the locking washer - 2 - back.

- Install washers - 2 and 3 - onto the shift rod - 6 -.

- Install the washer - 2 - with the hooks facing upward.

- Install the washer - 2 - with the long and thin guides into the long and narrow depressions in the shift rod - 6 -.

- Tighten the nut - 1 - to 7 Nm.

- Secure the nut - 1 - by bending the hooks of the locking washer - 2 - upward.

- Replace the locking washer if the hooks are broken off.

- Install the lever - 3 - onto the shift rod - 4 -.





- Move the selector lever - 3 - into the "P" position. This means, push the selector lever - 3 - opposite the drive direction until it stops.

- Shift the transmission to the "N" position using the lever - 3 -. To do so, press the lever - 3 - two latched positions toward the front in direction of travel.

- Install the spring washer - 2 - and nut - 1 - on the shift rod - 4 -.

- Tighten the nut - 1 - to 13 Nm.

6 Cylinder Gas Vehicles

- Install the coolant reservoir.

- Connect the battery ground (GND) cable with the ignition off.

Continued for All

- Check the shift mechanism, refer to one of the following:

• => [ Selector Lever Cable Checking, through 02.2009 ] Testing and Inspection.

• => [ Selector Mechanism Checking, from 03.2009 ] .