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Selector Shaft Seal, Replacing



Selector shaft seal, replacing
Special tools and equipment





- T10090 Thrust piece





- V.A.G 1331 Torque wrench

- Check whether a coded radio is installed. If so, obtain anti-theft coding.
- Switch ignition off and disconnect battery Ground strap.
- Install battery.
- Remove battery carrier.
- Shift selector lever into "P" position.





- Remove nut -arrow-.
- Remove lever -1- from selector shaft.
- Disconnect multi-function switch connector -2-.
- Remove multi-function switch (F125) -3-.





- Pry seal out using a screwdriver. Do not damage selector shaft.





- Drive in new seal until thrust piece contacts stop. Ensure that seal remains straight when driving in.





- Install multi-function switch (F125) -3=.
- Fit connector to multi-function switch -
- Push lever -1- onto selector shaft.
- Shift selector lever from "P" to "2".
- Tighten nut -arrow- to 20 Nm.
- Install battery carrier.
- Install battery.
- Reconnect Ground strap to battery.
- Enter radio code.