Adjusting selector mechanism, gearboxes with angled rod (from gearbox date 13 01 3) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Sharan I / SEAT Alhambra (7M)

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

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• Angled rod (A) must be pressed out of gearbox housing to stop, (direction of arrow 1) and must point downwards, (direction of arrow 2).

📋 Procedure

1. Remove air filter housing if angled rod (A) and securing mechanism for gear selector cable and gate selector cable are not accessible. 23Repairing diesel direct injection system or 24Repairing injection system.
2. 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).
3. Press selector shaft down (direction of arrow 1).
4. While pressing down selector shaft, turn angled rod (A) in (direction of arrow 3) upwards and at the same time press it in (direction of arrow 2) until it engages in selector shaft.
5. Carefully lever cover off centre console (arrows 1) and (arrows 2).

6. Pull cover upwards off centre console.
7. Select neutral using gear lever.
8. Guide locking pin T10027 A through hole (A) into hole (B).
9. Now turn locking mechanisms on gear selector cable and gate selector cable clockwise to stop (direction of arrow 1).
10. Now turn angled rod (A) back to original position (direction of arrow 2). [Note: Angled rod (A) must be pressed out of gearbox housing to stop, (direction of arrow 1) and must point downwards, (direction of arrow 2).]
11. Pull locking pin out of holes (A) and (B).
12. Check that selector shaft moves freely.
13. Press gaiter into cover.
14. If removed, install complete air filter housing 23Repairing diesel direct injection system or 24Repairing injection system

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