MULTIFUNCTION Transmission Range Switch, Removing And Installing: Notes

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Torque Wrench, 6-50Nm:VAG1331A 
  Fig 1: Ident ifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331

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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 - 4 CYL or AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING - 6 CYL .

-- Pry the selector lever cable -1- off the selector lever -2-, for example, using a wrench.

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-- 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 2: Identifying Selector Shaft Lever Components

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-- 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 3: Identifying Selector Shaft Components

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-- 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-.