Installing multi-function switch F125 — VW

🧭 Before you start

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• Fit washer (2) with hooks facing upwards.Fit washer (2) with long thin guides into long thin recesses of selector shaft (6).
• If one or more hooks of the locking plate break off whilst bending, the locking plate must be renewed.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

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

1. Fit multi-function switch F125(4) onto selector shaft (6).
2. Tighten multi-function switch securing bolts (5) hand tight.
3. Bend back the hooks of the locking plate (2).
4. Fit washers (2) and (3) onto selector shaft (6). [Note: Fit washer (2) with hooks facing upwards.Fit washer (2) with long thin guides into long thin recesses of selector shaft (6).]
5. Tighten nut (1) to 7 Nm. — 7 Nm (5.2 lb-ft)

6. Secure nut (1) by bending up hooks on locking plate(2). [Note: If one or more hooks of the locking plate break off whilst bending, the locking plate must be renewed.]
7. Install lever (3) onto selector shaft (4).
8. Switch gearbox to position "“P”" using the lever (3) to do this push lever (3) towards rear of vehicle onto limit stop.
9. Now select position "“N”" on the gearbox using lever (3). To do this move lever (3) two detents towards front of vehicle.
10. Fit spring ring (2) and nut (1) onto selector shaft (4).
11. Tighten nut (1) to 13 Nm. — 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft)

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