Adjusting selector mechanism, gearbox with retaining pin (through gearbox date 18 05 3) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf IV / Bora (1J)

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: locking pin

📋 Procedure

1. Pull locking mechanisms on gate selector cable and gear selector cable forward to stop (direction of arrow 1) and then turn to left to lock (direction of arrow 2).
2. Press selector shaft down (direction of arrow 1).
3. While pressing selector shaft down, push locking pin (A) into gearbox ((direction of arrow)) until it engages.
4. Carefully lever cover off centre console (arrows).
5. Move gear lever in neutral leftwards into gate for 1st and 2nd gears.

6. Guide locking pin T10027 through hole (A) into hole (B).
7. Now turn locking mechanism on gear selector cable and gate selector cable clockwise to stop ((direction of arrow)).
8. Now pull locking pin (A) back to original position ((direction of arrow)).
9. Pull locking pin T10027 out of holes (A) and (B).
10. Clip gaiter into frame.

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