Removing multifunction switch — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes A32, A33

• Renewed: securing clip

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• Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.

📋 Procedure

1. Move selector lever to position "“N”".
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove engine cover panel with air filter 24Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing.
4. If necessary, remove battery and battery tray Electrical system27Battery; Removing and installing battery.
5. Lever off selector lever cable (1) from selector shaft lever (3) using an open jaw spanner (2), for example.

6. ⚠ The catches of the selector lever cable break off very easily. If a locking lug is broken off, the complete selector mechanism together with selector lever cable must be replaced. — Carefully press catches (arrows) together and remove selector lever cable from cable bracket. [Note: Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.]
7. Pull connector off multifunction switch F125.
8. Unscrew nut (1).
9. Remove spring ring (2) and lever (3) from selector shaft (4).
10. Carefully bend back hooks of lock washer (2) using a screwdriver.
11. Renew securing clip if hooks have broken off.
12. Unscrew nut (1).
13. Remove bolts (5).
14. Pull multifunction switch (4), together with washers (2) and (3), off selector shaft (6).

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