Works with the selector mechanism

1. Details of the installation of the components of the selector mechanism are indicated on Ref. illustrations. The following procedures are performed in the same way as on models with a 7-speed DSG (see Section 7): Removing and installing the selector lever handle and boot, checking the selector mechanism and ignition key lock, and emergency removal of the selector lever from the position "R".

Note: On models from 05.2009, the selector mechanism and the selector cable must not be separated from each other. The selector mechanism assembly with the cable is removed upwards.

2. Switch "F189" manual mode, solenoid valve "N110" selector lever lock, D/V "F319" lever lock in position "R" and block "J587" The selector lever sensor controls are built into the selector lever assembly and cannot be replaced separately.

Removing and installing the selector lever assembly (on the example of models from 05.2009)

3. Remove the selector lever handle with pad (see Section 7).

4. Set the selector lever to position "R" and turn off the ignition.

5. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

6. Remove the ashtray/stowage compartment at the bottom of the center console, then remove the center console and air duct (see chapter 11).

7. Disconnect the connector (C in illustration 7.5) indicator lights.

Note: Ignore the positions (A, B and 1), indicated in the illustration. From 06.2009 connector (IN) and e/m valve (1) are inside the selector assembly.

8. Remove the engine top cover and air cleaner (see chapter 4).

9. Release and pull up the latch (1 per resist. illustrations), and then pull up the latch (3). Release the selector cable (2) away from the axis of the selector mechanism in the direction of the arrow and place it on top.

Note: Re-install clamps (1 and 3) not allowed. Do not bend the cable and do not squeeze it out of the support back (the cable is removed from the holder when the selector mechanism is removed).

10. Jack up the vehicle and place it on secure stands. Remove the sound insulation under the engine compartment (see chapter 11).

11. Remove the exhaust system bracket from the subframe.

12. Remove the rear (1 in illustration 7.16) and front (2) cross-sections of the central tunnel (in the presence of), separate the bracket from the subframe (3) exhaust system and loosen the double clamp (4). Together with an assistant, remove the rear of the exhaust system from the double clamp (5), avoiding bending of the flexible section by more than 10°. Loosen the fasteners of the bottom panels on the left and right (6 and 7) and unhook the lambda probe wiring from the heat shield.

13. On FWD models, loosen the locks (see illustration 7.17) and remove the heat shield under the selector assembly towards the rear.

14. On AWD models, remove the entire exhaust system (see chapter 4), propshaft cover, propshaft (see chapter 8) and a heat shield under the selector assembly.

15. Ask an assistant to hold the selector assembly from under the vehicle. Give nuts (1 and 2 in illustration 7.18) and remove the selector assembly along with the cable, bringing the cable out of the selector mechanism on the DSG. Do not kink the cable. Remove 4 screws if necessary (4 in Figure 13.1b) and separate the selector assembly along with the cable from its body.


16. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Tighten nuts first (1 in illustration 7.18) by hand, install the center console pillar (3) on the selector assembly and only then finally tighten the nuts (1 and 2). connector (And in illustration 7.5) dock only when it is not secured to the selector assembly.

17. In conclusion, check the correct functioning of the ignition lock, adjust the selector cable and check the selector mechanism (see relevant subsections below).

Checking the selector cable

18. Set the selector lever to position "R" and turn off the ignition.

19. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

20. Remove the engine top cover and air cleaner (see chapter 4).

21. Release the lock washer (And on the opposite illustrations) and lift it up. Then lift up the lock washer (IN). Depress the selector cable from the selector mechanism shaft and lay it on top. Pry up the selector cable so that the end can be moved freely.

Note: Reinstall lock washers (A and B) not allowed. Do not bend the cable and do not squeeze it out of the support back (the cable is removed from the holder when the selector mechanism is removed).

22. Turn on the ignition, move the selector lever from "R" V "S" and check the integrity of the cover at the end of the selector cable, at the selector mechanism. If necessary, replace the cable together with the selector lever assembly.

23. When switching DSG modes, the cable and selector mechanism must move smoothly. If necessary, replace the cable together with the selector lever assembly.

24. Without greasing the hinge on the end of a cable and an axis of the selector, carefully slide a cable on an axis. Secure the cable with new lock washers. Adjust cable (see subsection below).

Selector cable adjustment

25. Cable adjustment is required if:

• it was removed from the DSG;
• DSG / engine was removed;
• the cable itself or the selector mechanism was removed;
• the position of the engine or DSG has changed, for example, when setting it free.

26. Check the cable (see subsection above), then secure it with new lock washers (A and B in illustration 13.24) and loosen the adjusting bolt (arrow).

27. Set the selector lever to position "R".

28. Set the selector lever on the DSG to position "R", moving it all the way towards the cable holder, as indicated on the resist. illustrations. Make sure DSG is locked (position selected "R"). To do this, raise the car and at the same time turn both front wheels in the same direction - they should be blocked.

29. Slightly move the selector lever back and forth without switching the DSG to another mode, and tighten the adjusting bolt with a force of 12 Nm.



30. Check the selector cable as described in Section 7.