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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2002GOLF GLS, 2.0 K, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 105 (5 SPD. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION 09A)37 - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROLS, HOUSINGSELECTOR MECHANISM, REPAIRINGSELECTOR LEVER CABLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGINSTALLING

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, Standard

Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Installing

2002 Volkswagen Golf GLS, 2.0 K, StandardSECTION Installing

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Check protective sleeve for damage.

The protective sleeve can only be replaced together with selector lever cable.

Check that protective sleeve is correctly installed. Do not install protective sleeve twisted.
Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.

Selector lever and selector shaft lever are in "P" position and front wheels are blocked.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Lever, Cable & Securing Plate

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Guide selector cable - 3 - into mounting bracket and press onto selector lever - 2 -.
Install new locking plate - 1 - for selector lever cable onto mounting bracket.

Installation position:

The angled end of locking plate must face end of selector lever cable.

Move selector lever from "P" to "2".

Selector lever mechanism and selector lever cable must move freely. Replace selector lever cable, refer to Selector lever cable, removing and installing or repair selector lever mechanism as necessary.

Move selector lever to "P" position.
Bolt cover with glued-on seal to mounting bracket. When doing this, check position of seal.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Mechanism Bolts A & B

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Tighten nuts - arrows A - to 10 Nm.
Then tighten both bolts - arrows B - to 25 Nm.
Push protective sleeve of selector lever cable into cover.
Install front and middle heat shields for tunnel.
Hook selector lever cable into retainer on front heat shield.
Reassemble exhaust system. Refer to 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS .

Fig 3: Hook Selector Lever Cable Into Retainer

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Hook selector lever cable - 1 - into retainer - arrow - on engine.

Fig 4: Identifying Selector Lever And Selector Lever Cable

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Loosen bolt - 2 - on front ball socket - 1 - of selector lever cable.
Place selector lever cable in transmission support bracket and push onto selector shaft lever - 4 - using pliers.
Install new securing clip - 3 - to selector lever cable at transmission support bracket.
Tighten bolt - 2 - to 13 Nm.

Check selector mechanism, refer to Selector mechanism, checking .

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.