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Selector Lever Handle With Shift Cover
Move the selector lever into "P" and set the parking brake before working with the engine running.
Short description
There are different handles depending on the model.
The handle is removed together with the shift cover.
Removing
-- Move the selector lever into "D".
Handle With Side Button
-- Pull the button out of the handle far enough until there is a small gap visible between the handle and the button. The button locks when released.
-- Prevent button from being pressed in with a cable tie or wire.
Handle With Front Button
-- It is not necessary to pull out the button manually. The button locks in the installation position in direction of -arrow-. when the handle is removed.
Vehicles with a Sleeve
-- Remove the cover.
Disconnect the connector from the selector cover.
Push the sleeve upward -arrow- to unlock the handle.
Vehicles with a Clamp
-- Cut the clamp under the boot -arrow- with a side cutter.
All handles:
-- Remove the handle from the selector lever without pushing the button.
Do not push the button once the handle has been removed otherwise it will not be possible to install the handle again.
Installing
-- Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
- The selector lever is in the "D" position.
Handle With Side Button
- The button inside the handle is pulled out and is protected from getting pushed in again.
Handle With Front Button
- The button is in the installation position -arrow-.
If the button was pushed in by mistake, the installed position can be set again.
-- Move the button in the installation position, refer to BUTTON IN HANDLE, MOVING INTO INSTALLATION POSITION .
A new handle is delivered with an assembly fastener. Pull out the fastener just prior to installation.
Vehicles with a Sleeve
-- Install the handle all the way onto the selector lever and lock it.
-- Push the sleeve down to lock it.
Vehicles with a Clamp
-- Install the handle with a new clamp.
-- Tighten the clamp using the Hose Clamp Pliers VAG 1275.
-- Press the button after installing it.
If the button stays in the handle after being pressed, this means it was installed incorrectly. If this happens, remove the handle again and bring the button back into the installed position, refer to BUTTON IN HANDLE, MOVING INTO INSTALLATION POSITION . Then the handle be installed again.
Install in reverse order of removal.
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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.