Removing and installing selector cable, - gear lever is NOT "“pushed down”" to engage reverse gear — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 121

📋 Procedure

1. Remove selector mechanism .
2. Bend open tabs (arrows) of base plate using a screwdriver (here only tabs on left side of base plate are marked).
3. Remove base plate.
4. Remove gasket.
5. Push gear selector cable (1) and gate selector cable (4) off gear lever and gate selector lever, e.g. using release tool T10236 or a screwdriver.

6. Pull off securing clips (2) and (3).
7. Pull gear selector cable and gate selector cable from selector housing.
8. Secure gear selector cable and gate selector cable to selector housing using securing clips (2) and (3).
9. Push gear selector cable (1) onto gear lever and gate selector cable (4) onto gate change lever in selector housing.
10. Secure base plate to selector housing by pressing down tabs (arrows).
11. Install selector mechanism .
12. Adjust selector mechanism

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