Removing and installing gear actuatorVX65 with gearbox removed — VW
Removing and installing gear actuatorVX65 with gearbox removed on VW: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code 121
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- Risk of damage to catches on retainer.Press catches (arrows) by hand.If necessary, carefully release catches (arrows) using a screwdriver.
📋 Procedure
- Secure gearbox on gearbox support T10484.
- Protect connectors (1) and (2) against damage.
- Disconnect connectors for gear actuator:
- Pull latch (1) towards cable and push catch (2) to side. [Note: Risk of damage to catches on retainer.Press catches (arrows) by hand.If necessary, carefully release catches (arrows) using a screwdriver.]
- Unscrew front securing bolt for gear actuator (arrow).
- Unscrew upper securing bolts for gear actuator (arrows) (illustrated with gearbox installed).
- Pull off gear actuator forcefully, because the sealant is adhesive.
- Remove gear actuator and selector shaft separately .
- Install sealing cap T10507 in gearbox.
- Seal threaded holes for securing gear actuator with M6 bolt each.
- Clean all sealing surfaces on gearbox (arrows).
- If the existing gear actuator can be reinstalled, clean sealing surfaces on gear actuator.
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