Shifter A/T: Adjustments

Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (5-50 Nm) (V.A.G 1331)

The selector lever cable must be adjusted if:

• The selector lever cable was removed from the transmission.

• The engine and/or transmission were removed and installed.

• The cable itself or the selector mechanism was removed and installed.

• The engine and/or transmission positions changes, for example, were installed free of tension.

Adjusting

- Move the selector lever into the "P" position.

- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to one of the following:

Passat

Passat CC and CC

Tiguan

- Loosen the bolt - 2 - on the selector lever cable - 1 -.






- Lightly tap the handle button forward and backward and make sure to keep the handle in the "P" position.

This locates the cable core in its optimal position.

- Move the selector shaft lever - 3 - into the "P" position (push the lever to the rear).

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

- Tighten the bolt - 2 - to 15 Nm.

- Install the air filter housing. Refer to one of the following:

Passat

Passat CC and CC

Tiguan