Removing and installing gear selector mechanism — VW

02T
Removing

Pull locking mechanism on cable locking mechanism forwards in direction of arrow -1- onto stop and then turn to left in direction of arrow -2- to lock.

The cable locking mechanisms -A- or -B- may only be levered off (using an open-ended spanner AF 13 mm) if the gear selector cable or gate selector cable or just the cable locking mechanism are being renewed.
Place a second open-ended spanner or suitable pair of pliers -2- underneath.

Remove cable support bracket from gearbox (arrows).

The gear selector lever and relay lever with cable locking mechanisms are not shown for clarity.

Pull the gear stick cover off the centre console.
Destroy clip (arrow) and pull gear stick knob off with cover.

Remove nuts -arrows- for console.
Remove noise insulation tray.

Unhook exhaust pipe from subframe -arrows-.

Remove front cross supports -1- below the exhaust system.
Remove rear cross member -2-.
Unclip Lambda probe wire -arrow- from vehicle underside and heat shield.
Remove protective cover -4- for Lambda probe connector.
Separate exhaust system after front exhaust pipe at double clamp -3-.

=> Repair group 26; Removing and installing parts of exhaust system.
5-speed manual gearbox 02T Lupo GTI
Removing and installing parts of exhaust system.

Tie-up exhaust pipe and Lambda probe -5-.
Remove front heat shield -A-. Take note of Lambda probe wire when doing this.
Remove rear heat shield -B-.
Unbolt selector housing from body.
Swing gear stick housing down and remove with selector cables.

Installing

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence, when doing this note the following:

Guide the gear and gate selector cables in the relevant cable locking mechanisms.

If the gear/gate selector cable or cable locking mechanisms require renewing and the cable locking mechanisms have been levered off:

Apply a small amount of polyurea grease to the ball sockets of the new cable locking mechanisms -A- and -B- before installing.

Press on cables with new cable locking mechanisms.

Adjusting selector mechanism => page
34-20
.

Tightening torques

Selector housing to body => Page
34-7
, item
17

Double clamp to exhaust pipe

=> Repair group 26; Removing and installing parts of the exhaust system; Silencer with mountings
5-speed manual gearbox 02T Lupo GTI
Removing and installing parts of the exhaust system
Silencer with mountings

Cross member to body

=> Repair group 26; Removing and installing parts of the exhaust system.
5-speed manual gearbox 02T Lupo GTI
Removing and installing parts of the exhaust system.

Cable support bracket to gearbox => Page
34-11
, item 7