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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2012JETTA TDI, 4D WAGON, STANDARD TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 58 (DIRECT SHIFT GEARBOX - CONTROLS, HOUSING - TRANSMISSION CODE: 02E (SEDAN))34 CONTROLS, HOUSINGDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONSELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING
2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard Trans

Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Wagon, Standard TransSECTION Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting
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WARNING:

Move the selector lever into "P" and set the parking brake before working with the engine running.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Torque Wrench 5-50Nm VAG 1331
    Fig 1: Identifying Torque Wrench (5 To 50 Nm) V.A.G 1331
    GWWW00-0427Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

Selector lever cable must always be adjusted if:

  • The selector lever cable was removed from the transmission.
  • The engine and/or transmission were removed and installed.
  • Parts of subframe mount were removed and installed.
  • The selector lever cable itself or the selector mechanism was removed and installed.
  • Engine/transmission positions changes, for example, were installed free of tension.

Adjusting 

-- Move the selector lever into "P".

Move the lever on the transmission into "P".

Fig 2: Identifying Shift Lever On Transmission Into "P"
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The lever on the transmission must be pushed all the way to the rear.

-- Pull the lever forward.

-- Push the lever to the rear -arrow-.

Fig 3: Identifying Lever On Transmission
GWWN00-10105Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

"P" is in the Second Detent.

NOTE:

Make sure the transmission is in "P" (parking lock is engaged) if raising the vehicle. It must not be possible to turn the front wheels.

The transmission is also in "P" if the vehicle does not move with wheels spinning freely.

-- Install the cable with the adjusting screw loosened -arrow- and the new lock washers -A- and -B-.

Fig 4: Identifying Adjustment Screw & Lock Washers
GWWN34-10404Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Tap the handle on the selector lever back and forth gently but do not move it out of "P".

This places the selector lever cable core in its optimal position.

-- Tighten adjustment screw -arrow- to 13 Nm.

This ends the adjustment.

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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.