Adjusting selector lever cable from above: VW Phaeton
Step-by-step adjusting selector lever cable from above for the VW Phaeton: 4 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Phaeton (3D)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 12 Nm (8.9 lb-ft) | Tighten clamping bolt |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📋 Procedure
- Move selector lever to position "“S”".
- Loosen clamping bolt on rear of selector lever cable approx. one turn.
- Check exact position of selector lever at position "“S”".
- Tighten clamping bolt to 12 Nm with lever in this position. Socket insert T40031 can be used. — 12 Nm (8.9 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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