Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Installing

-- Install the selector relay lever and cable retainer -arrow 2- all the way into the gearshift cover.

-- Install the clip -arrow 1- and make sure it is locked into place.

• The selector relay lever is removed.

-- Insert a screwdriver -A- between the bushing -B- and the selector relay lever.

• The selector relay lever is removed.
• Lubricate cable retainer locating bore
• Grease allocation.
• The cable retainer may only be installed at the bushing -arrow-.
• The cable retainer must move freely on the selector relay lever.
• The cable retainer must be behind the tab.
• Make sure it engages securely.

-- Pull the safety mechanism all the way forward in direction of -arrow 1- and lock it in direction of -arrow 2-.

-- Remove the cable -B- from the cable retainer -A-.

Install the Gearshift Mechanism. 

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

These holes have different diameters.

Cable Retainer For:	Dimension "a"
-1- Shift cable to gearshift lever	8.5 mm
-2- selector cable to selector relay lever	10 mm

1. Gearshift Lever
2. Clip
3. The selector relay lever fits into the sliding rail on the transmission selector lever via the sliding shoe -arrow-.

-- When positioning the transmission shift lever, make sure the tooth gap -arrow A- is placed over the missing selector shaft teeth -arrow B-.

• Shaft -A- on the selector relay lever in direction of -arrows- ; quantity of grease: 0.2 grams
• Grease allocation.

• Gearshift lever glide track -B-, fits into the selector relay lever.
• Cable retainer locating bore.
• Grease allocation.
• The selector relay lever and gearshift lever in the illustration may differ from the Original Part.

-- Replace the gasket on the gearshift housing.

-- Align the shift housing so that is it parallel to the body.

• The distance on both sides to the body must be equal.

-- Install the gearshift housing.

-- Route the cables -1- from the gearshift mechanism -2- to the transmission as follows: 

• The cables must run parallel to each other and must not cross each other.
• The cables must be routed inside the depression in the heat shield -3-.

A clip -A- holds the cables and heat shield to each other in place.

-- Mount the cable bracket on the transmission and tighten the bolts -2- and nuts -1-.

These holes have different diameters.

-- Apply a small amount of Grease on the pin -arrow- on the gearshift lever -1-.

• Grease allocation.

-- Secure the shift cable with new lock washers -1- to the gearshift lever -2-.

-- Install the selector cable into the cable retainer on the selector relay lever.

-- Install center console mounting bracket and center console. Refer to Center Console .

-- Replace the clamp -arrow-.

-- Adjust the gearshift mechanism. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, ADJUSTING .

-- Install the boot with the selector knob and, if necessary, the noise insulation. Refer to GEARSHIFT KNOB, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the heat shield under the gearshift mechanism.

Install the Golf, Golf Wagon heat shield. Refer to Molding/Trim/Extensions/Trim Panels .

Heat Shield, Installing. Golf Gabriolet, CC, Passat and Scirocco. Refer to Molding/Trim/Extensions/Trim Panels .

-- Assemble the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Exhaust System, Emission Controls .

-- Install the air filter housing.

-- Refer to [For engine(s) CCTA, CBFA] Air Filter Housing .

-- Install the battery tray, battery and the battery cover. Refer to [For engine(s) CNNA, CCTA, CBFA] Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise ControlBattery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control .

Tightening Specifications 

• Golf convertible, CC, Passat, Scirocco, gearshift housing to vehicle body. Refer to OVERVIEW - GEARSHIFT LEVER AND GEARSHIFT HOUSING .
• Golf Cabriolet, CC, Passat, Scirocco, Cable Bracket to Transmission. Refer to OVERVIEW - OPERATING CABLES .
• Golf, Golf Wagon, gearshift housing to vehicle body. Refer to .
• Golf, Golf Wagon, cable mounting bracket to transmission. Refer to .