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Shift Mechanism Overviews: Notes

NOTE:

Note the radio code on vehicles with a coded radio.

Disconnect the ground cable from the battery when working on the shift mechanism inside the engine compartment. Refer to Removal and Installation .

Follow all the steps after connecting the battery. Refer to Removal and Installation .

When working on the shift unit in the engine compartment, remove the complete air filter housing if it is located above the shift unit. Refer to Removal and Installation .

The shift mechanism must be removed in order to replace the operating cables. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM .

Do not bend the operating cables.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Knob, Boot & Noise Insulation, Shift Lever & Housing & Shift & Selector Cables
GWWN34-10950Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
  1. SHIFT KNOB, BOOT AND NOISE INSULATION 
  2. SHIFT LEVER AND HOUSING 
  3. SHIFT AND SELECTOR CABLES