Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-: Installing

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Attach the lever -4- to the selector shaft -6-.

Fig 1: Identifying Selector Shaft Components
GWWN38-10002Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Install the bolts -5- for the multifunction switch hand tight.

-- Bend back the hooks on the lock washer -2-.

-- Install the washers -2 and 3- on the selector shaft -6-.

-- Install the washer -2- with the hooks facing up.

-- Install the washer -2- with the long narrow guide into the long narrow depressions in the selector shaft -6-.

-- Tighten the nut -1- to 7 Nm.

-- Tighten the nut -1- and secure it by bending the hook on the washer -2- upward.

-- Replace the lock washer is a hook breaks off.

-- Attach the lever -3- to the selector shaft -4-.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Shaft Lever Components
GWWN38-10001Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Move the selector lever -3- into the "P" position. This means, push the selector lever -3- opposite the drive direction until it stops.

-- Move the lever -3- into the "N" position. Push the lever -3- two position forward in the direction of travel.

-- Mount the spring washer -2- and the nut -1- on the selector shaft -4-.

-- Tighten the nut -1- to 13 Nm.

-- Selector mechanism, checking. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM THROUGH 02.2009, CHECKINGΒ .

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