MULTIFUNCTION Transmission Range Switch, Removing And Installing: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2020 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan, 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan Limited, and 2018 Volkswagen Tiguan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm: VAG1331

Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-, Removing

-- Move the selector lever into "N".

-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Pry the selector lever cable -1- off the selector shaft lever -2- using for example an open end wrench.

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Disconnect the connector -6- from the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125- and free up the wire at the bracket.

-- Remove the bolts -5- from the cable bracket -4-. Do not remove the lock washer -3-.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Shaft Lever Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the spring washer -2- and the selector lever -3- from the selector shaft -4-.

-- Bend back the hooks on the lock washer -2- using a screwdriver.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Shaft Components

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Replace the lock washer if a hook breaks off.

-- Remove the nut -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -5-.

-- Remove the multifunction transmission range switch -4- with the washers -2 and 3- from the selector shaft -6-.