Fig. 214 Removing the cover of the gearshift gate
Fig. 215 Unlocking the selector lever lock manually (Variant A) and (Variant B)
If the power fails in the vehicle (for example if the battery is discharged) and the vehicle has to be pushed or towed, the manual release mechanism must be used to put the selector lever in the N position.
The manual release mechanism is located under the cover of the gearshift gate on the right-hand side, as seen from the direction of travel.
Preparation
Removing the cover of the gearshift gate
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually Variant A
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually Variant B
WARNING
The automatic gearbox will become damaged if the vehicle is allowed to roll for a long period of time or at a high speed (for example while being towed) with the selector lever in position N and the engine switched off.
Checking holding pressure, engine code CWVA
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Pressure tester -VAS 6550-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-3-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-4-
Vehicle diagnostic tester
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Notes concerning odours in air conditioned vehicles
If the evaporator emits unpleasant odours, clean the
evaporator.
Volkswagen has tested and approved the ultrasound A/C
cleaner -VAS 6189A- as well as the suction feed spray-gun -V.A.G
1538- with the appropriate spray probe.
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Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive,
except for e-Golf and Golf GTE
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Locating pins -T10096-
Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
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