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Gearbox 09G
Edition 07.2014

Service Department. Technical Information

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00 - Technical data
32 - Torque converter
37 - Controls, housing
38 - Gears, control
39 - Final drive - differential

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Contents

00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Identification of the gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Location on the gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox 09G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.1 Information for the automatic gearbox 09G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.2 Repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3 Explanation of the terms used in this workshop manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

32 - Torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1 Torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.1 Draining the torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.2 Removing and installing gasket ring for torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.3 Checking the torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.4 Installing the torque converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

37 - Controls, housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1 Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.1 Summary of components - Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the
automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.2 Removing and installing automatic gearbox control unit J217 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2 Repairing shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.1 Assembly overview - shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
2.6 Removing and installing and installing selector lever handle up to 10.2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of 11.2012 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2.8 Installing the lock button at the selector lever handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
2.10 Removing and installing the selector lever control cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
2.11 Removing and installing the Tiptronic switch F189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
2.12 Removing and installing selector lever lock solenoid N110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
2.13 Checking the plug connections at the gearshift mechanism . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of position “P” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
3 Removing and installing the gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
3.1 Removing the gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
3.2 Installing the gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
3.3 Tightening torques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
3.4 Transporting an automatic gearbox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
3.5 Attaching gearbox to assembly stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 145
4 ATF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
4.1 Check the ATF level level and top up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
4.2 Change ATF or top up after repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
5 ATF coolant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
5.1 ATF radiator - Summary of components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
5.2 Removing and installing ATF radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159

38 - Gears, control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

1 Removing and installing oil pan, oil filter, slide valve body and internal wiring looms . . . . 165

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1.1 General Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve body, internal wiring looms . . . . 165
1.3 Components at wiring loom of 8-pin plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
1.4 Removing and installing oil pan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
1.7 removing and installing wiring loom with 14-pin plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
1.8 Removing and installing wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature
sender G93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
1.9 Removing and installing the gearbox input r.p.m. sender G182 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
1.10 Removing and installing the gearbox output r.p.m. sender G195 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
2 Removing, installing and setting multi-function switch F125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
2.1 Removing and installing the multi-function switch F125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
2.2 Setting multi-function switch F125 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

39 - Final drive - differential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

1 Replace the flange shaft gasket rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
1.1 Replacing the left flange shaft gasket ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
1.2 Replacing the right flange shaft seal ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
2 Replacing the gasket ring for the gearshift shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193
2.1 Replacing the gasket ring for the gearshift shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

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1 Identification of the gearbox
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⇒ “1.1 Location on the gearbox”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios”,
page 2
⇒ “1.3 Contents”, page 10

1.1 Location on the gearbox

The “automatic 6-speed gearbox 09G” is installed in combination
with 4-cylinder engines.
Example for a gearbox:
Identification characters and manufacturing date of the gearbox
-arrow 1- and -arrow 2-.
Example:
FXA Gearbox identification characters
02H2T0014 Serial number
4 02 : Production year 2002
H : Production month from A = January to M =
December
2T : Identification of gearbox by the manufactur‐
er, 2T = 09G
00144 : serial number for production month, here
144. Gearboxes in August
09G 300 Part number
035G
AISIN AW Manufacturer: AISIN

Note

The gearbox identification characters also appear on the vehicle

data stickers.

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signment, ratios
⇒ “1.2.1 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios
(Octavia II)”, page 2
⇒ “1.2.2 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios
(Fabia II)”, page 6
⇒ “1.2.3 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios
(Roomster)”, page 7
⇒ “1.2.4 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios
(Rapid India)”, page 8
⇒ “1.2.5 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios
(Rapid)”, page 8
⇒ “1.2.6 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios
(Superb II)”, page 9
⇒ “1.2.7 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios
(Octavia III)”, page 9
⇒ “1.2.8 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, gear
ratios (YETI)”, page 10

1.2.1 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios (Octavia II)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters GSY HFS
Manufac‐ from 01.2004 08.2004
tured through 07.2004 05.2005
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./75 kW
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148
2. gear 2.370
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.155
5. gear 0.859
6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 49
gear Output gear 52
Ratio 1.061
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

Identification characters GJZ
Manufac‐ from 09.2004
tured through 09.2004
Assignment Engine 2.0 ltr./110 kW FSI
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148

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2. gear 2.370
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.155
5. gear 0.859
6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 49
gear Output gear 52
Ratio 1.061
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

Identification characters HFR HFT
Manufac‐ from 11.2004 02.2005
tured through 05.2005 05.2005
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./85 kW FSI 2.0 ltr./110 kW FSI
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐
verter inal Parts inal Parts
Ratio 1. gear 4.148
2. gear 2.370
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.155
5. gear 0.859
6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 49
gear Output gear 52
Ratio 1.061
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61 58
Ratio 4.067 3.867

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

Identification characters HTN HTM
Manufac‐ from 05.2005 06.2005
tured through 10.2006 10.2006
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./75 kW 1.6 ltr./85 kW FSI
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐
verter inal Parts inal Parts
Ratio 1. gear 4.148
2. gear 2.370
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.155
5. gear 0.859

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32 - Torque converter
37 - Controls, housing
38 - Gears, control
39 - Final drive - differential

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

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Ratio 1.061
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

Identification characters KGK KGH
Manufac‐ from 05.2008 05.2008
tured through 11.2008 11.2008
Assignment Engine 2.0 ltr./110 kW FSI 1.6 ltr./85 kW FSI
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐
verter inal Parts inal Parts
Ratio 1. gear 4.148
2. gear 2.370
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.155
5. gear 0.859
6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 49
gear Output gear 52
Ratio 1.061
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 58 61
Ratio 3.867 4.067

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

Identification characters KGJ KGV
Manufac‐ from 05.2008 11.2011
tured through 04.2013 06.2013
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./75 kW 1.8 ltr./112 kW TFSI
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐
verter inal Parts inal Parts
Ratio 1. gear 4.148 4.044
2. gear 2.370 2.371
3. gear 1.556 1.556
4. gear 1.155 1.159
5. gear 0.859 0.852
6. gear 0.686 0.672
Reverse gear 3.394 3.193
Intermediate Drive wheel 49 48
gear Output gear 52 53
Ratio 1.061 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61

1. Identification of the gearbox 5

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Ratio 4.067

1.2.2 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios (Fabia II)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters JUF KGG
Manufac‐ from 11.2006 05.2008
tured through 05.2008 07.2010
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148
2. gear 2.370
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.155
5. gear 0.859
6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 48
gear Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

Identification characters MFZ QAW
Manufac‐ from 07.2010 11.2014
tured through 11.2014
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐
verter inal Parts inal Parts
Ratio 1. gear 4.148 4.148
2. gear 2.370 2.370
3. gear 1.556 1.556
4. gear 1.155 1.155
5. gear 0.859 0.859
6. gear 0.686 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 48 48
gear Output gear 53 53
Ratio 0.906 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15 15
Crown wheel 61 61
Ratio 4.067 4.067

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1.2.3 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios (Roomster)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters JUF KGG
Manufac‐ from 11.2006 05.2008
tured through 05.2008 07.2010
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148
2. gear 2.370
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.155
5. gear 0.859
6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 48
gear Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

Identification characters MFZ QAW
Manufac‐ from 07.2010 11.2014
tured through 11.2014
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐
verter inal Parts inal Parts
Ratio 1. gear 4.148 4.148
2. gear 2.370 2.370
3. gear 1.556 1.556
4. gear 1.155 1.155
5. gear 0.859 0.859
6. gear 0.686 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 48 48
gear Output gear 53 53
Ratio 0.906 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15 15
Crown wheel 61 61
Ratio 4.067 4.067

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1.2.4 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios (Rapid India)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters MFZ
Manufac‐ from 09.2011
tured to
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐
verter inal Parts
Ratio 1. gear 4.148
2. gear 2.370
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.155
5. gear 0.859
6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 48
gear Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

1.2.5 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios (Rapid)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters MFZ QAW
Manufac‐ from 11.2013 11.2013
tured through 11.2013
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148
2. gear 2.370
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.155
5. gear 0.859
6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 48
gear Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

Identification characters PLS

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Manufac‐ from 05.2014
tured through
Assignment Engine 1.6 l/81 kW MPI
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.670
2. gear 2.530
3. gear 1.560
4. gear 1.130
5. gear 0.860
6. gear 0.690
Reverse gear 3.390
Intermediate Drive wheel 48
gear Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 58
Ratio 3.867

1.2.6 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios (Superb II)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters KGV
Manufac‐ from 11.2011
tured through
Assignment Engine 1.8 ltr./112 kW TFSI
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐
verter inal Parts
Ratio 1. gear 4.044
2. gear 2.371
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.159
5. gear 0.852
6. gear 0.672
Reverse gear 3.193
Intermediate Drive wheel 48
gear Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

1.2.7 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios (Octavia III)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters PAL QNQ

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tured to
Assignment Engine 1.6 l/81 kW MPI
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.670
2. gear 2.530
3. gear 1.556
4. gear 1.130
5. gear 0.859
6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Intermediate Drive wheel 48
gear Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

1.2.8 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, gear ratios (YETI)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters QEM
Manufac‐ from 06.2014
tured through
Assignment Engine 1.6 l/81 kW MPI
Torque con‐ ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.460
2. gear 2.510
3. gear 1.560
4. gear 1.140
5. gear 0.850
6. gear 0.670
Reverse gear 3.190
Intermediate Drive wheel 49
gear Output gear 52
Ratio 1.061
Final drive Output shaft 15
Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

1.3 Contents
Planetary gear
Contents Automatic gearbox 09G
New filling 7 ltr.

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Contents Automatic gearbox 09G

Top-up approx. 3 l 1)
Lubricant ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original
Parts
1) Filled for life: change the oil following repairs only.
Only ATF available as spare part should be used in the automatic
gearbox 09G ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
Checking ATF level, change ATF if necessary
⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 .

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2 Information and repair instructions for

the automatic gearbox 09G
⇒ “2.1 Information for the automatic gearbox 09G”, page 12
⇒ “2.2 Repair instructions”, page 13
⇒ “2.3 Explanation of the terms used in this workshop manual”,
page 15

2.1 Information for the automatic gearbox

09G
Gearbox
The automatic 6 speed gearbox 09G is equipped with 6 hydraul‐
ically controlled forward gears. When the torque converter lockup
clutch is closed, the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th forward gears be‐
come mechanically driven gears by bypassing the converter slip.
Torque converter
The torque converter is equipped with a torque converter lockup
clutch. The closing of the torque converter lockup clutch is load
and speed sensitive, and particularly low in vibrations, and without
the converter slip the direct gear clutch drives the 2nd, 3rd, 4th,
5th and 6th forward gears mechanically.
ATF
The ATF is filled for life. The ATF need not be changed within the
scope of servicing.
The ATF oil filling is for the planetary gear and final drive together.
Check and top up ⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 .
♦ Only ATF available as spare part should be used in the auto‐
matic gearbox 09G. Other oils can lead to functional problems
or to failure of the gearbox.
♦ ATF Part No. ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .
Automatic gearbox control unit - J217-
The gear-change point is determined automatically, according to
driving conditions and road resistance.
Advantages:
♦ Fuel-efficient gearshift
♦ maximum engine power output continuously available
♦ gear-change points are adapted to suit particular road condi‐
tions
♦ gear-change points changed as required
Gear-change points change on upward and downward gradients
On upward or downward gradients, gear-changes are selected
automatically by additional gear-change mapping, according to
accelerator position and driving speed.
♦ On steep gradients, gear-change mapping is adapted to en‐
gine power output
♦ On steep gradients, gear-change mapping is adapted to the
braking effect of the engine
♦ By directly selecting a gear via the Tiptronic, e.g. for a slope
during trailer operation, the motor braking effect is also fully
used.

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2.2 Repair instructions

Scrupulous care and cleanliness as well as the proper tools are
essential requirements for carrying out proper and successful
gearbox repairs. Obviously, the generally valid basic safety rules
apply to repair work.
A number of generally valid notes for individual repair operations
- which are otherwise listed several times at numerous points in
the workshop manual - are summarized here. They apply to this
workshop manual.
Gearbox
♦ Each time a gearbox is installed, basic settings are required.
♦ Do not run the engine or tow the vehicle when the oil pan of
the gearbox has been removed or without ATF filling.
♦ If the automatic gearbox is replaced, check ATF level if nec‐
essary top up with ATF ⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 . Capacities and
specifications ⇒ “1.3 Contents”, page 10 .
♦ Secure the torque converter against dropping out when the
gearbox is removed.
♦ Thoroughly clean the connection points and their surroundings
before releasing.
♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover. Use foil
and paper. Do not use fuzzy cloths!
♦ Carefully cover or close opened components if the repair is not
completed immediately.
♦ Only install clean parts. Remove spare parts from their wrap‐
ping immediately before fitting.
♦ Before installing the gearbox check the fitting position of the
torque converter
⇒ “1.4 Installing the torque converter”, page 18 .
♦ When installing, take care with the correct positions of dowel
sleeves in the engine.
The ATF filler tube -arrow- is no longer available on gearboxes
as of production date 06.2006.
O-rings, gasket rings, gaskets

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♦ Always replace O-rings, gaskets and gasket rings.

♦ After removing gaskets, examine the contact surface in the
housing or on shafts for burrs or damage, and correct if nec‐
essary.
♦ Depending on location, before fitting a gasket ring, smear the
outer surface and sealing lip thinly with ATF or axle oil.
♦ The open side of the sealing rings faces the side with fluid
filling.
♦ Before inserting the O-rings coat with ATF to prevent the rings
being squashed during installation.
♦ Never use other lubricants in the ATF area.
♦ Radial shaft seals before mounting lightly oil at outside diam‐
eter and fill half the space between the sealing lips -arrow- with
sealing grease - G 052 128 A1- .
♦ After installation, inspect ATF level and if necessary top up
⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 .
Locking elements
♦ Do not over-extend the circlips, if necessary replace.
♦ Circlips must be positioned in the base of the groove.
Screws, nuts
♦ Slacken and tighten screws or fixing nuts of covers and hous‐
ings crosswise.
♦ Do not twist particularly sensitive parts - e.g. the slide valve
body - and slacken and tighten diagonally across in stages.
♦ Tightening torques apply for non-oiled nuts and bolts.
♦ Clean the thread of the screws that are inserted with a locking
agent with a wire brush. Next, insert screws using a suitable
locking agent ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .
♦ Clean all threaded holes into which bolts are screwed in with
locking agent , using a thread tap to remove old locking agent
residues. Otherwise there is a risk that the bolts will shear at
the next disassembling.
♦ Replace self-locking nuts and bolts each time they are re‐
moved.
♦ Bolts that still need to be turned at a certain angle after tight‐
ening must always be replaced.
Electrical components
This electrostatic charge can lead to operational problems after
touching the electrical components of the gearbox and the shift
mechanism.
– Touch an earthed object - e.g. a metal water pipe or a lift plat‐
form - before working on the electrical components. Do not
touch the contacts of the plugs and the »open« electrical com‐
ponents.
Targeted fault-finding
Before repairing the automatic gearbox 09G, try to determine the
origin of the damage as accurately as possible using the ⇒ Vehi‐
cle diagnostic tester in the “Targeted fault-finding” mode.

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2.3 Explanation of the terms used in this

workshop manual
These explanations relate solely to this assembly: automatic
gearbox 09G. They do not claim to be valid in all cases.
ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid)
Gear oil for automatic gearbox.
ATF level
ATF level in the gearbox. To measure the ATF level, see the in‐
structions in the Workshop Repairs Manual.
Brakes
Ensure the individual gears and the reverse gear shift properly
working together with the clutches. As opposed to the clutches
the brakes are supported on the gearbox housing.
Torque converter
Transfers the engine torque into the automatic gearbox and
serves as a hydraulic starting clutch. The torque converter also
includes the torque converter lockup clutch.
Self-diagnosis
The capability of the control unit for the automatic gearbox -J217- :
♦ recognize faults,
♦ react to faults,
♦ store faults,
♦ Determine measured values and to display them in the meas‐
ured value block.
Perform self-diagnosis
– ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester connect and perform “Targeted
Fault Finding” or “Vehicle self-diagnosis”.
Clutches
Ensure the individual gears and the reverse gear shift properly
working together with the clutches.
Wiring
Fitting locations of electrical cables and components in the gear‐
box.
Selector lever lock solenoid - N110-
Located in the gearshift mechanism close to the selector lever.
Prevents the (unintentional) shifting of the selector lever from po‐
sitions “P” and “N”, as long as the brake pedal is not pressed.
Solenoid valves
Open and shut the oil galleries to the clutches and brakes.
Multi-function switch - F125-
The multi-function switch -F125- is screwed onto the top of the
gearbox housing to the gearshift shaft. It is an electrical switch,
which transfers the individual gears selected with the selector
lever to the gearbox control unit. It must be correctly set
⇒ “2.2 Setting multi-function switch F125 ”, page 187 .

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Parking position
When the vehicle is parked, the selector lever locks the parking
gear in position “P” thereby preventing the vehicle from moving
off (unintentionally). Is not a replacement for the handbrake.
Planetary gear
The mechanical part of the automatic gearbox that is switched via
clutches and brakes and allows a switching without power flow
interruption.
Slide valve body
Located below the gearbox and is surrounded by the oil pan of
the gearbox. Its valves regulate the hydraulic pressure and dis‐
tribute it via the oil galleries to the gearshift elements (clutches
and brakes).
Automatic gearbox control unit - J217-
Control unit -J217- determines the shifting points. The function of
the gearbox is monitored via self-diagnosis. If components or
sensors fail, an emergency running programme is activated to
continuity of vehicle operation.
Torque converter lockup clutch
It mechanically transmits the engine torque directly to the plane‐
tary gear without converter slip.

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32 – Torque converter
1 Torque converter
⇒ “1.1 Draining the torque converter”, page 17
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing gasket ring for torque converter”,
page 17
⇒ “1.3 Checking the torque converter”, page 18
⇒ “1.4 Installing the torque converter”, page 18

1.1 Draining the torque converter

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Old oil collecting and suction equipment , e.g. -V.A.G 1782-
If the ATF has been contaminated or if the gearbox has had a
major repair, the torque converter should be drained as follows:
– Suction off the ATF with the old oil collection and suction de‐
vice -V.A.G 1782- from the torque converter.

1.2 Removing and installing gasket ring for

torque converter
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Ejection lever - MP3-418 (VW 681)-
♦ Thrust piece - T10175-

Note

♦ Coat gasket rings with ATF. Other types of lubricant will cause
the gearbox hydraulic control system to malfunction.
♦ ⇒ “2.2 Repair instructions”, page 13 .

Removing
– Lever out gasket ring with ejection lever - MP3-418 (VW 681)- .
Install

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– Drive in new gasket ring for torque converter with thrust piece
- T10175- up to the stop.

1.3 Checking the torque converter

– Check hub -arrow- of torque converter for traces of wear.

Note

The torque converter is welded and must be replaced completely

if damaged or faults.

1.4 Installing the torque converter

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Depth gauge
Work procedure
– Carefully push the torque converter hub through the gasket
ring up to the first stop on the input shaft.
– Press the torque converter by hand into the converter housing
and turn it until the recesses catch into the torque converter
hub in the driver of the inner gear of the ATF pump and the
torque converter locks audibly into place.

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– Measure the dimension -a- between the screw-on flange of the

gearbox housing and the contact surface of the threaded
bores of the torque converter using a depth gauge.
• The converter is correctly installed if the dimension -a- is at
least 19.5 mm.
– Absolutely ensure that the dimension -a- is maintained during
further assembly. The torque converter must not slide to the
front.

Caution

If the converter is installed wrongly the driver of the torque

converter or the ATF pump will be destroyed when the gearbox
on the engine is connected at its flange.

When subsequently installing the gearbox, the following point

must be observed.

Caution

Always check before and while tightening the screws on the

flange (engine/gearbox) whether the torque converter behind
the drive plate can be turned. In cases where the torque con‐
verter cannot be turned one must assume that it is not properly
installed and that either the driver plate of the torque converter
or the ATF pump will be destroyed during final tightening of the
bolted connections.

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37 – Controls, housing
1 Electric and electronic components,
fitting locations of the automatic gear‐
box
⇒ “1.1 Summary of components - Electric and electronic compo‐
nents, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox”, page 20
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing automatic gearbox control unit
J217 ”, page 38

1.1 Summary of components - Electric and

electronic components, fitting locations
of the automatic gearbox
⇒ “1.1.1 Summary of components - Electric and electronic com‐
ponents, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox (Octavia II,
Superb II, YETI)”, page 20
⇒ “1.1.2 Summary of components - Electric and electronic com‐
ponents, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox (Fabia II,
Roomster, Rapid)”, page 26
⇒ “1.1.3 Summary of components - Electric and electronic com‐
ponents, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox (Octavia III)”,
page 32

1.1.1 Summary of components - Electric and electronic components, fitting loca‐

tions of the automatic gearbox (Octavia II, Superb II, YETI)

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1 - Automatic gearbox control

unit - J217-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ “1.2 Removing and
installing automatic
gearbox control unit
J217 ”, page 38
❑ Control unit for automat‐
ic gearbox - J217- is
checked using self-di‐
agnosis
2 - Diagnostic connection
❑ Fitting location: Cover in
driver's footwell
⇒ Fig. ““Diagnostic con‐
nection”“ , page 22
3 - Selector lever lock solenoid
- N110-
❑ Selector lever lock sole‐
noid - N110- is checked
using self-diagnosis
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““ Selector lever
lock solenoid -N110- ”“ ,
page 23
❑ The solenoid is installed
firmly in the gearshift
mechanism and cannot
be replaced individually.
❑ The removal and instal‐
lation procedure is only
possible together with
the gearshift mecha‐
nism
⇒ “2.9 Removing and in‐
stalling selector mecha‐
nism”, page 74 .
4 - Slide valve body
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Slide valve body”“ , page 23
❑ ⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”, page 171
5 - Wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender - G93-
❑ Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body
⇒ Fig. ““Wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender -G93- -Arrow-”“ , page
23
❑ ⇒ “1.8 Removing and installing wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender
G93 ”, page 181
❑ Gearbox oil temperature sender - G93- is checked by self-diagnosis
6 - Wiring loom with 14-pin plug
❑ for solenoid valves and gearbox sensors
❑ Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body
⇒ Fig. ““Wiring loom with 14-pin plug”“ , page 23
❑ ⇒ “1.7 removing and installing wiring loom with 14-pin plug”, page 180
7 - Multi-function switch - F125-
❑ Multi-function indicator - F125- is checked by self-diagnosis
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Multi-function switch -F125- ”“ , page 24
❑ ⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing the multi-function switch F125 ”, page 185
❑ ⇒ “2.2 Setting multi-function switch F125 ”, page 187

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8 - Cover for shift mechanism

❑ Assignment ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mechanism”, page 58
❑ the Tiptronic switch - F189- is integrated in the shift mechanism; Fitting location:
⇒ Fig. ““ Switch for Tiptronic -F189- ”“ , page 24
9 - Terminal 50, voltage supply relay - J682-
❑ Fitting location:
♦ Octavia II and Superb II up to 05.2005: E-box in the engine compartment ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
fault finding and Fitting locations
♦ Octavia II and Superb II as of 06.2005: Additional relay holder under the dash panel ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
10 - Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182-
❑ Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182- is checked using self-diagnosis
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox input r.p.m. sender -G182- ”“ , page 25
❑ ⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing the gearbox input r.p.m. sender G182 ”, page 183
11 - Gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195-
❑ Gearbox output r.p.m sender - G195- is checked using self-diagnosis
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox output r.p.m. sender -G195- ”“ , page 25
❑ ⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing the gearbox output r.p.m. sender G195 ”, page 184
12 - Selector lever position indicator - Y6-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Selector lever position indicator -Y6- ”“ , page 25
❑ a switched off gear display points to an emergency operation with deactivated gearbox control unit
❑ a fully lit gear display points to an emergency operation with activated gearbox control unit
❑ removing and installing ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 90
13 - Kick-down switch - F8-
❑ Kick-down switch - F8- is checked by self-diagnosis
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Kick-down switch -F8- ”“ , page 26
❑ Signal transfer from engine to gearbox control unit via CAN databus
❑ removing and installing accelerator pedal module ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 20
14 - Brake light switch - F-
❑ Brake light switch - F- is checked by self-diagnosis
❑ Fitting location:
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““ Brake light switch -F- up to production date 05.2010”“ , page 26
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““ Brake light switch -F- as of production date 06.2010”“ , page 26
❑ removing and installing ⇒ Brake systems; Rep. gr. 46
❑ Signal transfer from engine to gearbox control unit via CAN databus

Diagnostic connection
Fitting location: Cover in driver's footwell.

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Selector lever lock solenoid - N110-

Fitting location: Selector lever lock solenoid - N110- -1- is in the
gearshift mechanism.
The solenoid is installed firmly in the gearshift mechanism and
cannot be replaced individually. The removal and installation pro‐
cedure is only possible together with the gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”,
page 74 .

Slide valve body

Fitting location: The slide valve body is bolted to the bottom of the
gearbox housing and covered with the gearbox oil pan.

Wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil tempera‐
ture sender - G93- -Arrow-
Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body.

Wiring loom with 14-pin plug

Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body.

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Multi-function switch - F125-

Fitting location: The multi-function switch is located at the top of

the gearbox. The plug connection -5- is directly placed onto the
multi-function switch.

Switch for Tiptronic - F189-

Fitting location: The Tiptronic switch - F189- is integrated in the
printed circuit board -B- of the gearshift mechanism.
The Tiptronic switch - F189- is installed firmly in the gearshift
mechanism and cannot be replaced individually. The removal and
installation procedure is only possible together with the gearshift
mechanism
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”,
page 74 .

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Gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195-

Fitting location: The gearbox output r.p.m sender - G195-
-arrow 2- is fixed to the gearbox housing behind the slide valve
body.

Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182-

Fitting location: The gearbox input r.p.m sender - G182-
-arrow 1- is fixed to the gearbox housing behind the slide valve
body.

Selector lever position indicator - Y6-

Fitting location: Integrated in the dash panel insert.

Note

The selector lever position indicator - Y6- can only be replaced

together with the dash panel insert.

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Kick-down switch - F8-

This switch is not available for vehicles with petrol engine. Instead
a certain value from the accelerator pedal position sender - G79- /
accelerator pedal position sender 2 - G185- is stored in the engine
control unit.

Brake light switch - F- up to production date 05.2010

Fitting location: The brake light switch - F- -arrow- is located in the
foot controls.

Note

The switch may only be installed once to ensure that it has an

adequately tight fit.

Brake light switch - F- as of production date 06.2010

Fitting location: Brake light switch - F- -Pos. 3- is located on the
master brake cylinder.

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1 - Automatic gearbox control

unit - J217-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ “1.2 Removing and
installing automatic
gearbox control unit
J217 ”, page 38
❑ Control unit is checked
by self-diagnosis
2 - Diagnostic connection
❑ Fitting location: Cover in
driver's footwell
⇒ Fig. ““Diagnostic con‐
nection”“ , page 28
3 - Selector lever lock solenoid
- N110-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““ Selector lever
lock solenoid -N110- ”“ ,
page 29
❑ ⇒ “2.12 Removing and
installing selector lever
lock solenoid N110 ”,
page 100
❑ is checked by self-diag‐
nosis
4 - Slide valve body
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““Slide valve
body”“ , page 29
❑ ⇒ “1.6 Removing and in‐
stalling the slide valve
body”, page 171
5 - Wiring loom with 8-pin plug
and integrated gearbox oil
temperature sender - G93-
❑ Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body
⇒ Fig. ““Wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender -G93- -Arrow-”“ , page
29
❑ Gearbox oil temperature sender - G93- is checked by self-diagnosis
❑ ⇒ “1.8 Removing and installing wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender
G93 ”, page 181
6 - Wiring loom with 14-pin plug
❑ for solenoid valves and gearbox sensors
❑ Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body
⇒ Fig. ““Wiring loom with 14-pin plug”“ , page 29
❑ ⇒ “1.7 removing and installing wiring loom with 14-pin plug”, page 180
7 - Multi-function switch - F125-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Multi-function switch -F125- ”“ , page 30
❑ is checked by self-diagnosis
❑ ⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing the multi-function switch F125 ”, page 185
8 - Cover for shift mechanism
❑ Assignment ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mechanism”, page 58
❑ the Tiptronic switch - F189- is built into the shift mechanism; fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““ Switch for Tiptronic -F189- ”“ , page 30

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9 - Relay for starter interlock switch

❑ Fitting location ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 97
10 - Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox input r.p.m. sender -G182- ”“ , page 31
❑ is checked by self-diagnosis
❑ ⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing the gearbox input r.p.m. sender G182 ”, page 183
11 - Gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195-
❑ measures the gearbox output speed
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox output r.p.m. sender -G195- ”“ , page 31
❑ is checked by self-diagnosis
❑ ⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing the gearbox output r.p.m. sender G195 ”, page 184
12 - Selector lever position indicator - Y6-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Selector lever position indicator -Y6- ”“ , page 31
❑ a switched off gear display points to an emergency operation with deactivated gearbox control unit
❑ a fully lit gear display points to an emergency operation with activated gearbox control unit
❑ removing and installing ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 90
13 - Kick-down switch - F8-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Kick-down switch -F8- ”“ , page 32
❑ is checked by self-diagnosis
❑ Signal transfer from engine to gearbox control unit via CAN databus
❑ removing and installing accelerator pedal module ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 20
14 - Brake light switch - F-
❑ Fitting location:
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““ Brake light switch -F- up to MY 2011”“ , page 32
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““ Brake light switch -F- as of MY 2011”“ , page 32
❑ Signal transfer from engine to gearbox control unit via CAN databus
❑ is checked by self-diagnosis
❑ removing and installing ⇒ Brake systems; Rep. gr. 46

Diagnostic connection
Fitting location: Cover in driver's footwell

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Selector lever lock solenoid - N110-

Fitting location: Selector lever lock solenoid - N110- -A- is in the
gearshift mechanism.

Slide valve body

Fitting location: The slide valve body is bolted to the bottom of the
gearbox housing and covered with the gearbox oil pan.

Wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil tempera‐
ture sender - G93- -Arrow-
Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body

Wiring loom with 14-pin plug

Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body

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Multi-function switch - F125-

Fitting location: The multi-function switch is located at the top of

the gearbox. The plug connection -5- is directly placed onto the
multi-function switch.

Switch for Tiptronic - F189-

Fitting location: The Tiptronic switch - F189- is integrated in the
printed circuit board -A- of the gearshift mechanism.
The Tiptronic switch - F189- is installed firmly in the gearshift
mechanism and cannot be replaced individually.
The removal and installation procedure is only possible together
with the gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”,
page 74 .

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Gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195-

Fitting location: The gearbox output r.p.m sender - G195-
-arrow 2- is fixed to the gearbox housing behind the slide valve
body.

Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182-

Fitting location: The gearbox input r.p.m sender - G182-
-arrow 1- is fixed to the gearbox housing behind the slide valve
body.

Selector lever position indicator - Y6-

Fitting location: Integrated in the dash panel insert.

Note

The selector lever position indicator - Y6- can only be replaced

together with the dash panel insert.

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Kick-down switch - F8-

Brake light switch - F- up to MY 2011

Fitting location: The brake light switch - F- -arrow- is located in the
foot controls.

Note

The switch may only be installed once to ensure that it has an

adequately tight fit.

Brake light switch - F- as of MY 2011

Fitting location: Brake light switch - F- -Pos. 3- is located on the
master brake cylinder.

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1 - Diagnostic connection
❑ Fitting location: Cover in
driver's footwell
⇒ Fig. ““Diagnostic con‐
nection”“ , page 34
2 - Automatic gearbox control
unit - J217-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ “1.2 Removing and
installing automatic
gearbox control unit
J217 ”, page 38
❑ Control unit for automat‐
ic gearbox - J217- is
checked using self-di‐
agnosis
3 - Selector lever position indi‐
cator - Y6-
❑ Fitting location
⇒ Fig. ““ Selector lever
position indicator -Y6-
”“ , page 37
❑ a switched off gear dis‐
play points to an emer‐
gency operation with
deactivated gearbox
control unit
❑ a fully lit gear display
points to an emergency
operation with activated
gearbox control unit
❑ removing and installing
⇒ Electrical System;
Rep. gr. 90
4 - Cover for shift mechanism
❑ Assignment ⇒ Electron‐
ic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mechanism”, page 58
❑ the Tiptronic switch - F189- is integrated in the shift mechanism; Fitting location:
⇒ Fig. ““ Switch for Tiptronic -F189- ”“ , page 36
5 - Slide valve body
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““Slide valve body”“ , page 34
❑ ⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”, page 171
6 - Wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender - G93-
❑ Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body
⇒ Fig. ““Wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender -G93- -Arrow-”“ , page
35
❑ ⇒ “1.8 Removing and installing wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender
G93 ”, page 181
❑ Gearbox oil temperature sender - G93- is checked by self-diagnosis
7 - Wiring loom with 14-pin plug
❑ for solenoid valves and gearbox sensors
❑ Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body
⇒ Fig. ““Wiring loom with 14-pin plug”“ , page 35
❑ ⇒ “1.7 removing and installing wiring loom with 14-pin plug”, page 180
8 - Multi-function switch - F125-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Multi-function switch -F125- ”“ , page 35

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❑ ⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing the multi-function switch F125 ”, page 185
❑ ⇒ “2.2 Setting multi-function switch F125 ”, page 187
❑ Multi-function indicator - F125- is checked by self-diagnosis
9 - Gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox output r.p.m. sender -G195- ”“ , page 36
❑ ⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing the gearbox output r.p.m. sender G195 ”, page 184
❑ Gearbox output r.p.m sender - G195- is checked using self-diagnosis
10 - Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox input r.p.m. sender -G182- ”“ , page 36
❑ ⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing the gearbox input r.p.m. sender G182 ”, page 183
❑ Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182- is checked using self-diagnosis
11 - Brake light switch - F-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Brake light switch -F- ”“ , page 37
❑ removing and installing ⇒ Brake systems; Rep. gr. 46
❑ Signal transfer from engine to gearbox control unit via CAN databus
❑ Brake light switch - F- is checked by self-diagnosis
12 - Kick-down switch - F8-
❑ Fitting location ⇒ Fig. ““ Kick-down switch -F8- ”“ , page 37
❑ Signal transfer from engine to gearbox control unit via CAN databus
❑ removing and installing accelerator pedal module ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 20
❑ Kick-down switch - F8- is checked by self-diagnosis

Diagnostic connection
Fitting location: Cover in driver's footwell.

Slide valve body

Fitting location: The slide valve body is bolted to the bottom of the
gearbox housing and covered with the gearbox oil pan.

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Wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil tempera‐
ture sender - G93- -Arrow-
Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body.

Wiring loom with 14-pin plug

Fitting location: Wiring harness is fixed to the slide valve body.

Multi-function switch - F125-

Fitting location: The multi-function switch is located at the top of

the gearbox. The plug connection -5- is directly placed onto the
multi-function switch.

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Switch for Tiptronic - F189-

Fitting location: The Tiptronic switch - F189- is integrated firmly in
the gearshift mechanism and cannot be replaced separately.
The Tiptronic switch - F189- is installed firmly in the gearshift
mechanism and cannot be replaced individually.
The removal and installation procedure is only possible together
with the gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”,
page 74 .

Gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195-

Fitting location: The gearbox output r.p.m sender - G195-
-arrow 2- is fixed to the gearbox housing behind the slide valve
body.

Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182-

Fitting location: The gearbox input r.p.m sender - G182-
-arrow 1- is fixed to the gearbox housing behind the slide valve
body.

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Selector lever position indicator - Y6-

Fitting location: Integrated in the dash panel insert.

Note

The selector lever position indicator - Y6- can only be replaced

together with the dash panel insert.

Kick-down switch - F8-

Brake light switch - F-

Fitting location: Brake light switch - F- -1- is located on the master
brake cylinder.

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1.2 Removing and installing automatic gear‐

box control unit - J217-
⇒ “1.2.1 Removing and installing automatic gearbox control unit
J217 (Octavia II, Octavia III and Superb II)”, page 38
⇒ “1.2.2 Removing and installing automatic gearbox control unit
J217 (Fabia II, Roomster, Rapid)”, page 38
⇒ “1.2.3 Removing and installing automatic gearbox control unit
(YETI) J217 ”, page 39

1.2.1 Removing and installing automatic gear‐

box control unit - J217- (Octavia II, Oc‐
tavia III and Superb II)
Fitting location: The control unit is located in the front left wheel‐
house.
Removing

Caution

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
Touch an earthed object before working on the electrical com‐
ponents. Do not grab directly at the plug contacts or electronic
components.

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Remove front wheel on the left.
– Remove the left wheelhouse liner ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 66 .
– Unlock the plug connection from the gearbox control unit and
disconnect.
– Release screws -arrows-.
– Take out control unit.

Note

The adaptation values in the gearbox control unit are reset when
the plug connection is separated. The control unit must re-initial‐
ise these values after the re-connection. During this “initialisation”
the gearshift quality can be worse than usual.

Install
– Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

1.2.2 Removing and installing automatic gear‐

box control unit - J217- (Fabia II, Room‐
ster, Rapid)
Fitting location: The control unit is located at the battery cover.

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Removing

Caution

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
Touch an earthed object before working on the electrical com‐
ponents. Do not grab directly at the plug contacts or electronic
components.

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Unlock the plug connection from the gearbox control unit and
disconnect.
– Press off locking tabs -arrows- from control unit holder.
– Remove control unit from the top.

Note

The adaptation values in the gearbox control unit are reset when
the plug connection is separated. The control unit must re-initial‐
ise these values after the re-connection. During this “initialisation”
the gearshift quality can be worse than usual.

Install

– Insert the control unit into the mounting bracket at the battery
cover until it clicks into the position of the locking tabs
-arrows-.
– Mount the plug connection of the gearbox control unit.
– Connect earth strap of battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr.
27 .

1.2.3 Removing and installing automatic gear‐

box control unit (YETI) - J217-
Fitting location: The control unit is located at the battery cover in
the engine compartment.
Removing

Caution

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
Touch an earthed object before working on the electrical com‐
ponents. Do not grab directly at the plug contacts or electronic
components.

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

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– Unlock the plug connection -1- and pull out.

– Unscrew screws -arrow-.
– Undo the mounting bracket with the automatic gearbox control
unit - J217- from the bearing and remove it upwards and out.

– Unlock the catches -arrows- and remove the automatic gear‐

box control unit - J217- from the mounting bracket.
Install
– Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
– Pay attention to the correct locking of the plug connection and
the catches.

WARNING

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Connect earth strap of battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr.

27 .
Tightening torque
Component Nm
Control unit holder at 5
battery tray

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2 Repairing shift mechanism

⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - shift mechanism ”, page 41
⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54
⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”,
page 55
⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57
⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mechanism”,
page 58
⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing and installing selector lever handle
up to 10.2012”, page 65
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of
11.2012”, page 70
⇒ “2.8 Installing the lock button at the selector lever handle”, page
72
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”, page 74
⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing the selector lever control cable”,
page 92
⇒ “2.11 Removing and installing the Tiptronic switch F189 ”, page
100
⇒ “2.12 Removing and installing selector lever lock solenoid N110
”, page 100
⇒ “2.13 Checking the plug connections at the gearshift mecha‐
nism”, page 104
⇒ “2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of posi‐
tion P ”, page 105

2.1 Assembly overview - shift mechanism

⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism -Octa‐
via II up to 10.2009”, page 41
⇒ “2.1.2 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism - Oc‐
tavia II as of 11.2009”, page 44
⇒ “2.1.3 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism -Superb
II”, page 46
⇒ “2.1.4 Summary of components - Shift mechanism up to
10.2011 (Fabia II and Roomster)”, page 47
⇒ “2.1.5 Summary of components - Shift mechanism as of
11.2011 (Fabia II and Roomster)”, page 49
⇒ “2.1.6 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism (Rap‐
id)”, page 51
⇒ “2.1.7 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism (Octa‐
via III, Yeti)”, page 53

2.1.1 Summary of components - Gearshift

mechanism -Octavia II up to 10.2009

Note

Grease bearing and friction surfaces with grease - G 000 450 02- .

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Ignition key anti-removal lock is not actuated mechanically with

the linkage but electrically with a magnet.
♦ Check the function of the ignition key anti-removal lock
⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .

1 - Cover with handle

❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and in‐
stalling and installing
selector lever handle up
to 10.2012”, page 65
❑ for the emergency re‐
lease only the cover
needs to be unclipped
⇒ “2.14 Emergency re‐
lease of gearshift mech‐
anism out of position P ”,
page 105
2 - Stop buffer for selector lever
❑ clipped into the gearshift
mechanism
3 - Nut
❑ 4 pieces
❑ for attaching the gear‐
shift mechanism to body
❑ 10 Nm
4 - Shift mechanism
❑ ⇒ “2.9 Removing and in‐
stalling selector mecha‐
nism”, page 74
❑ with firmly integrated cir‐
cuit board for gearshift
mechanism, do not
touch
❑ with firmly integrated
Tiptronic switch - F189-
and Selector lever lock
solenoid - N110- , these components can be checked in the “Targeted fault finding” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester
❑ replace gearshift mechansim if Tiptronic switch - F189- defective
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”, page 74
❑ If the selector lever lock solenoid - N110- is faulty, the shift mechanism will need to be replaced
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”, page 74
5 - Latch spring
6 - Screw
❑ 3.5 Nm
7 - Catch plate
8 - Screw
❑ 4 pieces
❑ for attaching the catch plate to the gearshift mechanism
❑ 3.5 Nm

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9 - Bearing bolt
❑ for selector lever control cable on gearshift mechanism
10 - Lock washer
❑ for selector lever control cable on gearshift mechanism
❑ replace
11 - Cover for gearshift mechanism
❑ with affixed gasket
12 - Nut
❑ self-locking
❑ for attaching the cover to the gearshift mechanism
❑ 4 pieces
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ 9 Nm
13 - Selector lever control cable
❑ do not bend or buckle
❑ if the boot is damaged the selector lever control cable must be replaced
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
❑ ⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing the selector lever control cable”, page 92
❑ Do not grease drawbar eye and ball socket.
14 - Nut
❑ for holder Pos. 15 at gearbox
❑ 13 Nm
15 - Support
❑ for selector lever control cable
16 - Screw
❑ for cable support to gearbox
❑ 2 pieces
❑ 23 Nm
17 - Cable support
❑ for selector lever control cable on gearbox

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2.1.2 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism - Octavia II as of 11.2009

Note

The selector lever control cable was replaced as a separate component part up to production date 10.2009.
As of production date 11.2009, this is no longer possible, the selector lever control cable Pos. 10 must not be
removed (separated) from the shift mechanism Pos. 3, it must be replaced together as one component part ⇒
Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

1 - Cover with handle up to

10.2012
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and in‐
stalling and installing
selector lever handle up
to 10.2012”, page 65

Note

As of 11.2012, the selector handle

was changed, see Pos. 2
❑ for the emergency re‐
lease only the cover
needs to be unclipped
⇒ “2.14 Emergency re‐
lease of gearshift mech‐
anism out of position P ”,
page 105
❑ the symbol insert and
the circuit board with the
lamp for selector lever
scale illumination -
L101- are integrated in
the cover
2 - Cover with handle as of
11.2012
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.7 Removing and in‐
stalling selector lever
handle as of 11.2012”,
page 70
❑ for the emergency release only the cover needs to be unclipped
⇒ “2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of position P ”, page 105
❑ the symbol insert and the circuit board with the lamp for selector lever scale illumination - L101- are
integrated in the cover
3 - Open warm-type clamp
❑ always replace ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ tighten using hose binding claw - V.A.G 1275-
4 - Shift mechanism
❑ with selector lever lock solenoid - N110-
❑ ⇒ “2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of position P ”, page 105
❑ ⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”, page 74

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❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 45
5 - Screw
❑ 8 Nm
6 - Shift housing with gasket
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 45
7 - Nut
❑ 4 pieces
❑ 25 Nm
8 - Gearshift lever
9 - Cable support
❑ for selector lever control cable
10 - Screw
❑ for cable support to gearbox
❑ 2 pieces
❑ 23 Nm
11 - Selector lever control cable
❑ when installing in the vehicle, clamp on the gearbox side with the fixing part to the heat shield of the
exhaust system
❑ The selector lever control cable must not be separated from the shift mechanism Pos. 3, it must be
removed together as one component part ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts.
❑ Do not grease selector lever control cable
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 45
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
12 - Support
❑ for selector lever control cable
13 - Nut
❑ for holder Pos. 12 at gearbox
❑ 13 Nm

Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever con‐
trol cable from the shift housing
Remove the shift mechanism -A- together with the selector lever
control cable -C- from the shift housing -B- in
-direction of arrow-. To do so, unscrew 4 screws Pos. 5 (fig.
S37-10007) from the shift housing ⇒ Item 5 (page 45) .

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2.1.3 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism -Superb II

1 - Cover with handle up to

10.2012
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and in‐
stalling and installing
selector lever handle up
to 10.2012”, page 65

Note

As of 11.2012, the selector handle

was changed, see Pos. 2
❑ for the emergency re‐
lease only the cover
needs to be unclipped
⇒ “2.14 Emergency re‐
lease of gearshift mech‐
anism out of position P ”,
page 105
❑ the symbol insert and
the circuit board with the
lamp for selector lever
scale illumination -
L101- are integrated in
the cover
2 - Cover with handle as of
11.2012
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.7 Removing and in‐
stalling selector lever
handle as of 11.2012”,
page 70
❑ for the emergency release only the cover needs to be unclipped
⇒ “2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of position P ”, page 105
❑ the symbol insert and the circuit board with the lamp for selector lever scale illumination - L101- are
integrated in the cover
3 - Open warm-type clamp
❑ always replace ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ tighten using hose binding claw - V.A.G 1275-
4 - Shift mechanism
❑ with selector lever lock solenoid - N110-
❑ ⇒ “2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of position P ”, page 105
❑ ⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”, page 74
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 47
5 - Screw
❑ 8 Nm

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6 - Shift housing with gasket

❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 47
7 - Nut
❑ 4 pieces
❑ 25 Nm
8 - Gearshift lever
9 - Cable support
❑ for selector lever control cable
10 - Screw
❑ for cable support to gearbox
❑ 2 pieces
❑ 23 Nm
11 - Selector lever control cable
❑ when installing in the vehicle, clamp on the gearbox side with the fixing part to the heat shield of the
exhaust system
❑ The selector lever control cable must not be separated from the shift mechanism Pos. 3, it must be
removed together as one component part ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .
❑ Do not grease selector lever control cable
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 47
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
12 - Support
❑ for selector lever control cable
13 - Nut
❑ for holder Pos. 12 at gearbox
❑ 13 Nm

Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever con‐
trol cable from the shift housing
Remove the shift mechanism -A- together with the selector lever
control cable -C- from the shift housing -B- in
-direction of arrow-. To do so, unscrew 4 screws Pos. 5 (fig.
S37-10007) from the shift housing ⇒ Item 5 (page 46) .

2.1.4 Summary of components - Shift mech‐

anism up to 10.2011 (Fabia II and
Roomster)

Note

Grease bearing and friction surfaces with grease - G 000 450 02- .

Ignition key anti-removal lock is not actuated mechanically with

the linkage but electrically with a magnet.

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1 - Cover with handle

❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and in‐
stalling and installing
selector lever handle up
to 10.2012”, page 65
2 - Intermediate piece
3 - Nut
❑ 4 pieces
❑ for attaching the gear‐
shift mechanism to body
❑ 25 Nm
4 - Shift mechanism
❑ ⇒ “2.9 Removing and in‐
stalling selector mecha‐
nism”, page 74
❑ with firmly integrated cir‐
cuit board for gearshift
mechanism, do not
touch
❑ with firmly integrated
Tiptronic switch - F189- ,
this can be checked in
the “Targeted fault find‐
ing” ⇒ Vehicle diagnos‐
tic tester
❑ replace gearshift me‐
chansim if Tiptronic
switch - F189- defective
⇒ “2.9 Removing and in‐
stalling selector mecha‐
nism”, page 74
5 - Selector lever lock solenoid - N110-
❑ ⇒ “2.12 Removing and installing selector lever lock solenoid N110 ”, page 100
❑ Selector lever lock solenoid - N110- is checked using self-diagnosis
6 - Retaining clip
❑ for selector lever control cable on gearshift mechanism
❑ replace
7 - Cover for gearshift mechanism
❑ with affixed gasket
8 - Nut
❑ self-locking
❑ for attaching the cover to the gearshift mechanism
❑ 4 pieces
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ 9 Nm
9 - Selector lever control cable
❑ do not bend or buckle
❑ if the boot is damaged the selector lever control cable must be replaced
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
❑ ⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing the selector lever control cable”, page 92

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❑ Do not grease drawbar eye and ball socket.
❑ when installing in the vehicle, clamp on the gearbox side with the fixing part to the heat shield of the
exhaust system
10 - Nut
❑ for holder Pos. 11 at gearbox
❑ 13 Nm
11 - Support
❑ for selector lever control cable
12 - Screw
❑ for cable support to gearbox
❑ 2 pieces
❑ 23 Nm
13 - Cable support
❑ for selector lever control cable on gearbox

2.1.5 Summary of components - Shift mechanism as of 11.2011 (Fabia II and

Roomster)

1 - Cover with handle up to

10.2012
❑ As of 11.2012, the se‐
lector handle was
changed, see Pos. 2
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and in‐
stalling and installing
selector lever handle up
to 10.2012”, page 65
❑ for the emergency re‐
lease only the cover
needs to be unclipped
⇒ “2.14 Emergency re‐
lease of gearshift mech‐
anism out of position P ”,
page 105
❑ the symbol insert and
the circuit board with the
lamp for selector lever
scale illumination -
L101- are integrated in
the cover
2 - Cover with handle as of
11.2012
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.7 Removing and in‐
stalling selector lever
handle as of 11.2012”,
page 70
❑ for the emergency re‐
lease only the cover

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needs to be unclipped
⇒ “2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of position P ”, page 105
❑ the symbol insert and the circuit board with the lamp for selector lever scale illumination - L101- are
integrated in the cover
3 - Open warm-type clamp
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ tighten using hose binding claw - V.A.G 1275-
4 - Shift mechanism
❑ with selector lever lock solenoid - N110-
❑ ⇒ “2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of position P ”, page 105
❑ ⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”, page 74
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 51
5 - Screw
❑ 8 Nm
6 - Shift housing with gasket
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 51
7 - Nut
❑ 4 pieces
❑ 25 Nm
8 - Gearshift lever
9 - Cable support
❑ for selector lever control cable
10 - Screw
❑ for cable support to gearbox
❑ 2 pieces
❑ 23 Nm
11 - Selector lever control cable
❑ when installing in the vehicle, clamp on the gearbox side with the fixing part to the heat shield of the
exhaust system
❑ The selector lever control cable must not be separated from the shift mechanism Pos. 3, it must be
removed together as one component part ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts.
❑ Do not grease selector lever control cable
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 51
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
12 - Support
❑ for selector lever control cable
13 - Nut
❑ for holder Pos. 12 at gearbox
❑ 13 Nm

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Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever con‐
trol cable from the shift housing
Remove the shift mechanism -A- together with the selector lever
control cable -C- from the shift housing -B- in
-direction of arrow-. To do so, unscrew 4 screws Pos. 5 (fig.
S37-10008) from the shift housing ⇒ Item 5 (page 50) .

2.1.6 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism (Rapid)

1 - Cover with handle up to

10.2012
❑ As of 11.2012, the se‐
lector handle was
changed, see Pos. 2
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and in‐
stalling and installing
selector lever handle up
to 10.2012”, page 65
❑ for the emergency re‐
lease only the cover
needs to be unclipped
⇒ “2.14 Emergency re‐
lease of gearshift mech‐
anism out of position P ”,
page 105
❑ the symbol insert and
the circuit board with the
lamp for selector lever
scale illumination -
L101- are integrated in
the cover
2 - Cover with handle as of
11.2012
❑ ⇒ “2.5 Removing and In‐
stalling the cover for the
shift mechanism”,
page 58
❑ ⇒ “2.7 Removing and in‐
stalling selector lever
handle as of 11.2012”,
page 70
❑ for the emergency re‐
lease only the cover
needs to be unclipped
⇒ “2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of position P ”, page 105
❑ the symbol insert and the circuit board with the lamp for selector lever scale illumination - L101- are
integrated in the cover
3 - Open warm-type clamp
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ tighten using hose binding claw - V.A.G 1275-

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4 - Shift mechanism
❑ with selector lever lock solenoid - N110-
❑ ⇒ “2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mechanism out of position P ”, page 105
❑ ⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”, page 74
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 52
5 - Screw
❑ 8 Nm
6 - Shift housing with gasket
❑ Remove the shift mechanism from the shift housing ⇒ page 52
7 - Nut
❑ 4 pieces
❑ 25 Nm
8 - Gearshift lever
9 - Cable support
❑ for selector lever control cable
10 - Screw
❑ for cable support to gearbox
❑ 2 pieces
❑ 23 Nm
11 - Selector lever control cable
❑ The selector lever control cable must not be separated from the shift mechanism Pos. 3, it must be
removed together as one component part ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts.
❑ when installing in the vehicle, clamp on the gearbox side with the fixing part to the heat shield of the
exhaust system
❑ Do not grease selector lever control cable
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 52
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55
12 - Support
❑ for selector lever control cable
13 - Nut
❑ for holder Pos. 12 at gearbox
❑ 13 Nm

Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever con‐
trol cable from the shift housing
Remove the shift mechanism -A- together with the selector lever
control cable -C- from the shift housing -B- in
-direction of arrow-. To do so, unscrew 4 screws Pos. 5 (fig.
S37-10009) from the shift housing ⇒ Item 5 (page 52) .

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2.1.7 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism (Octavia III, Yeti)

1 - Shift mechanism
❑ with selector lever lock
solenoid - N110-
❑ ⇒ “2.14 Emergency re‐
lease of gearshift mech‐
anism out of position P ”,
page 105
❑ ⇒ “2.9 Removing and in‐
stalling selector mecha‐
nism”, page 74
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and
adjusting the selector
lever control cable”,
page 55
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the
shift mechanism togeth‐
er with the selector lever
control cable from the
shift housing”“ ,
page 54
2 - Screw
❑ 8 Nm
3 - Shift housing with gasket
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the
shift mechanism togeth‐
er with the selector lever
control cable from the
shift housing”“ ,
page 54
4 - Nut
❑ 4 pieces
❑ 25 Nm
5 - Gearshift lever
6 - Cable support
❑ for selector lever control cable
7 - Screw
❑ for cable support to gearbox
❑ 2 pieces
❑ 23 Nm
8 - Selector lever control cable
❑ The selector lever control cable must not be separated from the shift mechanism Pos. 1, it must be
removed together as one component part ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts.
❑ when installing in the vehicle, clamp on the gearbox side with the fixing part to the heat shield of the
exhaust system
❑ Do not grease selector lever control cable
❑ ⇒ Fig. ““Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever control cable from the shift hous‐
ing”“ , page 54
❑ ⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55

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Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever con‐
trol cable from the shift housing
Remove the shift mechanism -A- together with the selector lever
control cable -C- from the shift housing -B- in
-direction of arrow-. To do so, unscrew 4 screws
⇒ Item 2 (page 53) from the shift housing.

2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism

WARNING

Before working on the engine when the engine is running, in‐

sert the selector lever in position “P” and apply handbrake.

♦ In selector lever positions “S”, “D”, “R” and Tiptronic position

it must not be possible to activate the starter.
♦ At speeds above 5 km/h and shifting in selector lever position
“N” the selector lever lock solenoid must not engage and block
the selector lever. The selector lever can be shifted in a driving
position.
♦ At speeds below 5 km/h (virtual standstill) and shifting in se‐
lector lever position “N” the selector lever lock solenoid must
only engage after approx. 1 s. The selector lever can only be
moved from position “N” by activating the brake pedal.
Selector lever in position “P” and ignition switched on:
• Brake pedal is not operated:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of position
“P”. The selector lever lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.
• Brake pedal is operated:
The selector lever lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is
possible to engage a driving gear position. Slowly shift selector
lever from “P” through “R, N, D, S”; while doing so check whether
the selector lever position in the dash panel insert corresponds
with the actual selector lever position.
Selector lever in position “N” and ignition switched on:
• Brake pedal is not operated:
The selector lever is locked and cannot be moved out of position
“N”. The selector lever lock solenoid blocks the selector lever.
• Brake pedal is operated:
The selector lever lock solenoid releases the selector lever. It is
possible to engage a driving gear position.
Selector lever in position “D” ignition and light switched on:
• Selector lever in Tiptronic gear leads to:
The lighting up of the “D” symbol in the selector lever position
indicator should go out and the “+” and “-” symbols should light
up.

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When the gear selector lever is put into the Tiptronic gate, the
selector lever position display in the dash panel insert should
change from “PRNDS” to “654321”.
– Move selector lever in the Tiptronic gear to “+” and “-”.
When the gear selector lever is put into a higher or a lower driving
position, the selector lever position display in the dash panel in‐
sert should change.
– Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable
⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .
– Check ignition key anti-removal lock
⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .

2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector

lever control cable
Inspection
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
– Remove engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
For vehicles Octavia II and Superb II
– Remove air guide hose.
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
For vehicles Fabia II, Roomster and Rapid
– Remove automatic gearbox control unit - J217- ⇒ page 38 .
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Remove intake hose ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
For vehicles Octavia III
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
For the vehicles Yeti
– Remove automatic gearbox control unit - J217- with mounting
bracket
⇒ “1.2.3 Removing and installing automatic gearbox control
unit (YETI) J217 ”, page 39 .
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
Continued for all vehicles
– Lever off the selector lever control cable -3- from gearshift
lever, e.g. using an open-end wrench -1-.

Note

Ignore position -2- and -4-.

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– Press together the catches at the cable support of the selector

lever control cable -arrows- and pull out the selector lever
control cable from the cable support/gearbox.
– Lever off selector lever control cable in such a way that the
extremity can move freely.
• Do not bend or buckle selector lever control cable.
For vehicles Octavia III and Yeti

– Unlock the quick-release lock -3- at the mounting bracket -2-

and unhook the selector lever control cable -1-.
– Unscrew the screws -arrows-, remove the support for the se‐
lector lever control cable -4- and place it to one side.

Note

♦ Do not remove the circlip -5-.

♦ Do not bend or buckle the selector lever control cable.

Continued for all vehicles

– Shift selector lever from “P” to “S”.
– Check front boot on the selector lever cable control for dam‐
age, if necessary replace control cable.
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
• Gearshift mechanism and selector lever control cable must
move smoothly when shifting gears. On some vehicles, you
can replace the selector lever control cable separately.
• Selector lever control cable can be replaced as a separate part
or only on the vehicles:
• ⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism -
Octavia II up to 10.2009”, page 41 .
• ⇒ “2.1.4 Summary of components - Shift mechanism up to
10.2011 (Fabia II and Roomster)”, page 47 .
– Carefully push the selector lever control cable onto the gear‐
shift lever and insert into the cable support/gearbox.
Setting
The selector lever control cable must be set, if:
♦ the selector lever control cable was removed from the gear‐
box,
♦ the engine was removed and installed or the gearbox was re‐
moved and installed,
♦ the selector lever control cable or the shift mechanism was
removed and installed,
♦ The position of the engine/gearbox was changed, e.g. during
a stress-free assembly of the unit.
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.

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– Release screw -2- at the front ball socket of the selector lever
control cable -1-.
– Tip selector lever in position “P” slightly to the front and to the
rear, however under no circumstances move out of “P”.
– Position the gearshift lever -3- at the gearbox in “P”, i.e. push
the gearshift lever fully backwards against the direction of
travel.

Note

Locking lever must engage in parking gear, both front wheels are
blocked (cannot be simultaneously turned in one direction).

– Tighten screw -2-.

– Inspect gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .
Tightening torque
Component Nm
Adjusting screw for 13
selector lever control
cable

2.4 Check the function of the ignition key re‐

moval lock
– Switch on the ignition - do not start the engine.
– Depress brake pedal and hold pressed.
• Shifting the selector lever out of the position “P” when the lock
button is pressed at the grip of the selector lever must be pos‐
sible without “jerking”.
– Switch off ignition.
• The key cannot be withdrawn from the ignition starter switch
in any other selector lever position except in the position “P”.
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
– Withdraw ignition key.
• Only withdraw the key from the ignition starter switch if the
selector lever is in position “P”.
• The selector lever cannot be shifted out of position “P” when
the button is pressed and the brake pedal is actuated.
If the ignition key removal lock does not function as described:
♦ Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable
⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .
♦ Inspect the vehicle ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in the function
“Targeted fault finding”.

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2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5.1 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism - Fabia II and Roomster”, page 58
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism Superb II”, page 59
⇒ “2.5.3 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism Octavia II”, page 60
⇒ “2.5.4 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism Rapid”, page 62
⇒ “2.5.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism Octavia III”, page 62
⇒ “2.5.6 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism Yeti”, page 63

2.5.1 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism - Fabia II and
Roomster
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Disassembly wedge - 3409-
Removing

Note

As of 11.2012, the selector lever handle was changed

⇒ “2.1.5 Summary of components - Shift mechanism as of
11.2011 (Fabia II and Roomster)”, page 49 .

– Push selector lever into position “N”.

– Switch off ignition.

Note

Make sure that the vehicle does not put itself into motion.

– Carefully press the disassembly wedge - 3409- in

-direction of arrow- and subsequently clip the cover -1- out of
the centre console.

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– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.

– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐
tion - L101- .
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

When plugging in the plug connection for lamp for selector lever
scale illumination - L101- make sure that the contact pins are not
bent.

– Insert the plug connection -A- for lamp for selector lever scale
illumination - L101- .

Note

When fitting on the cover, make sure that the retaining lugs do
not break off.

– Clip cover for shift mechanism into centre console.

2.5.2 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism Superb II
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T30098-
Removing

Note

As of 11.2012, the selector lever handle was changed

⇒ “2.1.3 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism -Superb
II”, page 46 .

– Push selector lever into position “N”.

– Switch off ignition.

Note

Make sure that the vehicle does not put itself into motion.

– Open ashtray in the centre console.

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– Remove cover using the release tool - T30098- . Pull up rear

left and right cover -arrows-.

– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.

– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐
tion - L101- .
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

When plugging in the plug connection for lamp for selector lever
scale illumination - L101- make sure that the contact pins are not
bent.

– Insert the plug connection -C- for lamp for selector lever scale
illumination - L101- .

Note

When fitting on the cover, make sure that the retaining lugs do
not break off.

– Clip cover for shift mechanism into centre console.

2.5.3 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism Octavia II
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T30098-

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Removing

Note

As of 11.2012, the selector lever handle was changed

⇒ “2.1.2 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism - Oc‐
tavia II as of 11.2009”, page 44 .

– Push selector lever into position “N”.

– Switch off ignition.

Note

Make sure that the vehicle does not put itself into motion.

– Open ashtray in the centre console.

– Release the front right cover -arrow- using the release tool -
T30098- . Then release the rear right and centre cover
-arrow-.

– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.

– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐
tion - L101- .
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

When plugging in the plug connection for lamp for selector lever
scale illumination - L101- make sure that the contact pins are not
bent.

– Insert the plug connection -C- for lamp for selector lever scale
illumination - L101- .

Note

When fitting on the cover, make sure that the retaining lugs do
not break off.

– Clip cover for shift mechanism into centre console.

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2.5.4 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism Rapid
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T30098-
Removing
– Carefully press the release tool - T30098- in
-direction of arrow- and subsequently clip the cover out of the
centre console.

– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.

– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐
tion - L101- .
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

When plugging in the plug connection for lamp for selector lever
scale illumination - L101- make sure that the contact pins are not
bent.

– Insert the plug connection -A- for lamp for selector lever scale
illumination - L101- .

Note

When fitting on the cover, make sure that the retaining lugs do
not break off.

– Clip cover for shift mechanism into centre console.

2.5.5 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism Octavia III
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Release tool - T30098-

– Apply handbrake.
– Shift selector lever into position “D/S”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Fit the release tool - T30098- under the cover for shift mech‐
anism and loosen the cover by pressing it in
-direction of arrow-.
– Swivel the cover for shift mechanism to the side.

– Disconnect the plug of the display unit -arrow A- and the plugs
for the switches mounted on the cover for the shift mechanism
-arrows B and C-.
– Raise cover for shift mechanism.

– Use a screwdriver to press onto the clips of the protective cov‐

er for the selector lever and separate the protective cover from
the cover for the selector mechanism.
– Remove the cover for the selector mechanism via the loose
protective cover and selector lever handle.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order.

2.5.6 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism Yeti
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T30098-
Removing
– Apply handbrake.
– Shift selector lever to position “N”.
– Switch off ignition.

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– Using the unlocking tool - T30098- lift up the cover on the left
and right -arrow-.

– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.

– Detach the plug connection -A- for lamp for selector lever scale
illumination - L101- .
Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:

Note

When plugging in the plug connection for lamp for selector lever
scale illumination - L101- make sure that the contact pins are not
bent.

– Insert the plug connection -2- for lamp for selector lever scale
illumination - L101- .

Note

♦ When fitting on the cover, make sure that the retaining lugs do
not break off.
♦ Ignore position -1-.

– Clip cover for shift mechanism into centre console.

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2.6 Removing and installing and installing

selector lever handle up to 10.2012
⇒ “2.6.1 Removing and installing retractor spring Octavia II”, page
65
⇒ “2.6.2 Removing and installing retractor spring Superb II”, page
66
⇒ “2.6.3 Removing and installing retractor spring Fabia II, Room‐
ster”, page 68
⇒ “2.6.4 Removing and installing selector lever handle Rapid”,
page 69

2.6.1 Removing and installing retractor spring

Octavia II
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose binding claw - V.A.G 1275-
Removing
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5.3 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mech‐
anism Octavia II”, page 60 .
– Before removing the handle pull out lock button over its pres‐
sure point and secure it with a cable strap or a suitable wire
-arrow-. This can prevent that the lock button is inadvertently
pressed into the handle.

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– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.

– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐
tion - L101- .
– Open the warm-type clamp -arrow- below the handle and pull
off handle with cover.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

♦ The lock button must be fully pulled out for installing the se‐
lector lever handle. Then the grip must be secured using a
cable strap -arrow- or with the factory-delivered assembly aid
for the new grip.
♦ If the lock button was not inadvertently secured, it must not be
pulled out of the selector lever grip using mechanical auxiliary
tools if it is pressed in. The lock button can be pressed out if
necessary by positioning the compressed air pistol on the un‐
derside of the grip.

– Insert the selector lever with a new clamp onto the selector
lever fully until the stop.
• During this procedure, the grip must latch in the annular
groove of the selector lever.
• The handle must be rotated with the lock button to the driver.
– Remove the cable strap or the assembly aid. After the remov‐
al, the lock button actuator grips into the vertical groove of the
selector lever, if necessary press the lock button into the se‐
lector lever grip.

Tighten warm-type clamp -arrow- using the hose binding claw .

– Installing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5.3 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mech‐
anism Octavia II”, page 60 .

2.6.2 Removing and installing retractor spring

Superb II
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose binding claw - V.A.G 1275-

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Removing
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mech‐
anism Superb II”, page 59 .
– Before removing the handle pull out lock button over its pres‐
sure point and secure it -arrow- with a cable strap or a suitable
wire -A-. This can prevent that the lock button is inadvertently
pressed into the handle.

– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.

– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐
tion - L101- .
– Open the warm-type clamp -arrow- below the handle and pull
off handle with cover.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

♦ The lock button must be fully pulled out for installing the se‐
lector lever handle. Then the grip must be secured using a
cable strap -arrow- or with the factory-delivered assembly aid
for the new grip.
♦ If the lock button was not inadvertently secured, it must not be
pulled out of the selector lever grip using mechanical auxiliary
tools if it is pressed in. The lock button can be pressed out if
necessary by positioning the compressed air pistol on the un‐
derside of the grip.

– Insert the selector lever with a new clamp onto the selector
lever fully until the stop.
• During this procedure, the grip must latch in the annular
groove of the selector lever.
• The handle must be rotated with the lock button to the driver.
– Remove the cable strap or the assembly aid. After the remov‐
al, the lock button actuator grips into the vertical groove of the
selector lever, if necessary press the lock button into the se‐
lector lever grip.

Tighten warm-type clamp -arrow- using the hose binding claw .

– Installing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mech‐
anism Superb II”, page 59 .

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2.6.3 Removing and installing retractor spring

Fabia II, Roomster
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose binding claw - V.A.G 1275-
Removing
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5.1 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mech‐
anism - Fabia II and Roomster”, page 58 .
– Before removing the handle pull out lock button -1- in
-direction of arrow- beyond its pressure point and secure it with
a cable strap or a suitable wire -2-. This can prevent that the
lock button is inadvertently pressed into the handle.

– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.

– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐
tion - L101- .
– Open the warm-type clamp -arrow- below the handle and pull
off handle with cover.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

♦ The lock button must be fully pulled out for installing the se‐
lector lever handle. Then the grip must be secured using a
cable strap -arrow- or with the factory-delivered assembly aid
for the new grip.
♦ If the lock button was not inadvertently secured, it must not be
pulled out of the selector lever grip using mechanical auxiliary
tools if it is pressed in. The lock button can be pressed out if
necessary by positioning the compressed air pistol on the un‐
derside of the grip.

– Insert the selector lever with a new clamp onto the selector
lever fully until the stop.
• During this procedure, the grip must latch in the annular
groove of the selector lever.
• The handle must be rotated with the lock button to the driver.
– Remove the cable strap or the assembly aid. After the remov‐
al, the lock button actuator grips into the vertical groove of the
selector lever, if necessary press the lock button into the se‐
lector lever grip.

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Tighten warm-type clamp -arrow- using the hose binding claw .

– Installing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5.1 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mech‐
anism - Fabia II and Roomster”, page 58 .

2.6.4 Removing and installing selector lever

handle Rapid
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose binding claw - V.A.G 1275-
Removing
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5.4 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mech‐
anism Rapid”, page 62 .
– Before removing the handle pull out lock button -1- in
-direction of arrow- beyond its pressure point and secure it with
a cable strap or a suitable wire -2-. This can prevent that the
lock button is inadvertently pressed into the handle.

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– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.

– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐
tion - L101- .
– Open the warm-type clamp -arrow- below the handle and pull
off handle with cover.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

♦ The lock button must be fully pulled out for installing the se‐
lector lever handle. Then the grip must be secured using a
cable strap -arrow- or with the factory-delivered assembly aid
for the new grip.
♦ If the lock button was not inadvertently secured, it must not be
pulled out of the selector lever grip using mechanical auxiliary
tools if it is pressed in. The lock button can be pressed out if
necessary by positioning the compressed air pistol on the un‐
derside of the grip.

– Insert the selector lever with a new clamp onto the selector
lever fully until the stop.
• During this procedure, the grip must latch in the annular
groove of the selector lever.
• The handle must be rotated with the lock button to the driver.
– Remove the cable strap or the assembly aid. After the remov‐
al, the lock button actuator grips into the vertical groove of the
selector lever, if necessary press the lock button into the se‐
lector lever grip.

Tighten warm-type clamp -arrow- using the hose binding claw .

– Installing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5.4 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mech‐
anism Rapid”, page 62 .

2.7 Removing and installing selector lever

handle as of 11.2012
Removing
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism”, page 58 .

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– Open the warm-type clamp -arrow- below the handle.

– Detach the selector lever handle -1- together with the selector
lever collar from the selector lever towards the top -arrow A-
so that the lock button -2- is not pressed in.

Note

Ignore -arrow B-.

Install

Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the

following points:
• The lock button -2- points in direction of travel.

Caution

The shift mechanism can be damaged.

♦ The lock button at the selector lever handle must protrude
when installing. If the lock button is inadvertently pressed
in when removing the selector lever handle, it must be re‐
positioned
⇒ “2.8 Installing the lock button at the selector lever han‐
dle”, page 72 .
♦ If the selector lever handle with pressed in lock button is
installed, the selector lever handle and the control cable
for the selector mechanism will be destroyed.

– Press the selector lever handle -1- onto the selector lever in
-direction of arrow B- in such a way that the lock button -2- is
not touched.
• The selector lever handle must latch into the round slot of the
selector lever.

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Tighten warm-type clamp -arrow- using the hose binding claw .

Note

♦ The selector lever is only correctly secured when the gripper

clamp is under tension. Only then the lock button at the handle
may be pressed on.
♦ The lock button can only show high resistance when it is
pressed on for the first time after installing the selector lever
handle.

– Press the lock button onto the selector lever handle.

– Installing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism”, page 58 .
– Inspect gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .

2.8 Installing the lock button at the selector

lever handle
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T40203-
Work procedure
• The lock button -2- on the selector lever handle protrudes
when it is in the installation position.

Note

If the lock button -2- was inadvertently pressed in, it must then be
repositioned in order to fit the selector lever handle.

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– Carefully guide the release tool - T40203- fully into the selector
lever handle -1- -arrow-.

Note

The selector lever handle in the illustration is shown without the

protective cover. The protective cover for the selector lever can‐
not be removed from the handle.

• The recess at the release tool - T40203- points to the lock

button and the hook points to the left.

– Hold the selector lever handle -A- and turn the release tool -
T40203- by 180° in -direction of arrow 1-.
– Hold the selector lever handle and carefully pull out the release
tool - T40203- -arrow 2-.

• When pulling out the release tool - T40203- , the lock button
at the selector lever handle -A- is pressed out and locked.
• Do not touch and press in the lock button again before instal‐
ling the selector lever handle.

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2.9 Removing and installing selector mech‐

anism
⇒ “2.9.1 Removing and installing shift mechanism Fabia II, Room‐
ster, Rapid”, page 74
⇒ “2.9.2 Removing and installing slave cylinder Octavia II, Superb
II”, page 80
⇒ “2.9.3 Remove and install shift mechanism Octavia IlI”,
page 84
⇒ “2.9.4 Removing and installing shift mechanism (Yeti)”,
page 88

2.9.1 Removing and installing shift mecha‐

nism Fabia II, Roomster, Rapid
Removing
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
– Switch off ignition.

WARNING

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out

additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Removing the selector lever handle and cover for the shift
mechanism:
♦ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing and installing selector lever
handle up to 10.2012”, page 65 .
♦ ⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of
11.2012”, page 70 .
– Remove ashtray or storage area in front of the shift mecha‐
nism ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .
– Remove the centre console ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .
– Remove engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
– Disconnect plug from automatic gearbox control unit -J217-
⇒ “1.2.2 Removing and installing automatic gearbox control
unit J217 (Fabia II, Roomster, Rapid)”, page 38 .
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Remove intake hose ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .

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– Lever off the selector lever control cable -1- from the gearshift
lever -3-, e.g. using a fixed spanner -2-.
– Press together the catches at the cable support of the selector
lever control cable -arrows- and pull out the selector lever
control cable from the cable support/gearbox.

– Unhook the selector lever control cable -1- from the clip
-arrow- at the gearbox.
For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster up to 10.2011

– Separate plug connections -A- and -B-.

For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster as of 11.2011 and Rapid ve‐
hicles

– Disconnect the plug connection -A- from the gearshift mech‐

anism.
– Unscrew the screws -arrows- from the shift housing.
Continued for all vehicles
– Raise vehicle.

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– Remove underbody cover on right and left -arrows-.

– Detach tunnel bridge below the exhaust system ⇒ Engine;
Rep. gr. 26 .

– Disconnect plug connection -1-, remove inserting terminal out

of the bracket -2- and expose wiring to lambda probe heater
downstream of catalytic converter.

– Separate exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -1-.

– Remove the bracket for the pre-exhaust pipe from the assem‐
bly carrier arrows ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .
– Unhook front and rear silencer ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .

Note

The decoupling element of the front part of the exhaust system

should not be bent by more than 10° - risk of damage.

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– Remove heat shield -arrows-.

For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster up to 10.2011

Note

A second mechanic is needed under the vehicle to remove the

shift mechanism.

– Unscrew nuts -1- and -2-.

– Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever
control to the bottom, ensuring the selector lever control cable
does not get bent and kinked.

Note

♦ Shift mechanism can also be replaced without selector lever

control cable, on the following vehicles:
♦ ⇒ “2.1.4 Summary of components - Shift mechanism up to
10.2011 (Fabia II and Roomster)”, page 47 .
♦ ⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 92 .

Note

♦ For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster as of production date

11.2011 and Rapid vehicles, the selector lever control cable
must not be removed from the shift mechanism and is replaced
together as a single part ⇒ Electronic catalogue of original
parts .
♦ Removing and installing shift mechanism together with selec‐
tor lever control cable
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”,
page 74 .

For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster as of 11.2011 and Rapid ve‐

hicles

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– Remove the shift mechanism with the selector lever control

cable to the top -arrow-, ensuring the selector lever control
cable does not get bent or kinked.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

Do not bend or buckle selector lever control cable.

– Insert the shift mechanism and tighten the rear nuts -1- by
hand.
– Mount the strut for centre console -3- onto the shift mechanism
as illustrated in the fig.
– Tighten nuts -1- and -2- to tightening torque.
For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster up to 10.2011

– Separate plug connections -A- and -B-.

For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster as of 11.2011 and Rapid ve‐
hicles

– Insert screws -arrows- into the shift housing.

– Fit plug connection -A- for the gearshift mechanism.
Continued for all vehicles

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– Insert the selector lever control cable -1- in the cable support/
gearbox and carefully push onto the gearshift lever -3-. Do not
bend the gearshift lever, otherwise it will no longer be possible
to adjust the gearshift operation exactly.

– Hang the selector lever control cable -1- in the clip -arrow- at
the gearbox. When installing the selector lever control cable,
respect a minimum distance of at least 5 mm from the ATF
cooler.
– Clamp the selector lever control cable on the gearbox side with
the fixing part to the heat shield of the exhaust system.
– Install exhaust system and align free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.
gr. 26 .
– Installing the selector lever handle and cover for the shift
mechanism:
♦ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing and installing selector lever
handle up to 10.2012”, page 65 .
♦ ⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of
11.2012”, page 70 .
– Check the function of the ignition key anti-removal lock
⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .
– Setting selector lever control cable
⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .
– Inspect gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .
– Install air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Connect earth strap of battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr.
27 .

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out

additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

Tightening torques
Summary of components - Shift ⇒ “2.1.4 Summary of com‐
mechanism (Fabia II and Room‐ ponents - Shift mechanism
ster) up to 10.2011 up to 10.2011 (Fabia II and
Roomster)”, page 47
Summary of components - Shift ⇒ “2.1.5 Summary of com‐
mechanism (Fabia II and Room‐ ponents - Shift mechanism
ster) as of 11.2011 as of 11.2011 (Fabia II and
Roomster)”, page 49
Summary of components - Gear‐ ⇒ “2.1.6 Summary of com‐
shift mechanism (Rapid) ponents - Gearshift mecha‐
nism (Rapid)”, page 51

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2.9.2 Removing and installing slave cylinder

Octavia II, Superb II
Removing
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐
trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out

additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Removing the selector lever handle and cover for the shift
mechanism:
♦ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing and installing selector lever
handle up to 10.2012”, page 65 .
♦ ⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of
11.2012”, page 70 .
– Remove ashtray or storage area in front of the shift mecha‐
nism ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .
– Remove the centre console ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .
– Remove engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
– Remove air guide hose.
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Lever off the selector lever control cable -1- from the gearshift
lever -3-, e.g. using a fixed spanner -2-.
– Press together the catches at the cable support of the selector
lever control cable -arrows- and pull out the selector lever
control cable from the cable support/gearbox.

– Unhook the selector lever control cable -1- from the clip
-arrow- at the gearbox.

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– Disconnect plug connection -A- from the shift mechanism to

the vehicle wiring harness.

Note

♦ Ignore pos. -B-, -C- and -1-.

♦ As of production date 11.2009 the shift mechanism is
changed, the 4-pin plug connection -B- and the selector lever
lock solenoid - N110- -1- are already located in the shift mech‐
anism
⇒ “2.1.2 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism -
Octavia II as of 11.2009”, page 44 .

– Raise vehicle.

– Remove underbody cover on right and left -arrows-.

– Detach tunnel bridge below the exhaust system ⇒ Engine;
Rep. gr. 26 .

– Disconnect plug connection -1-, remove inserting terminal out

of the bracket -2- and expose wiring to lambda probe heater
downstream of catalytic converter.

– Separate exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -1-.

– Remove the bracket for the pre-exhaust pipe from the assem‐
bly carrier arrows ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .
– Unhook front and rear silencer ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .

Note

The decoupling element of the front part of the exhaust system

should not be bent by more than 10° - risk of damage.

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– Clip off clips -arrows- and remove heat shield.

For Octavia II and Superb II vehicles up to 10.2011

Note

A second mechanic is needed under the vehicle to remove the

shift mechanism.

– Unscrew nuts -1- and -2-.

– Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever
control to the bottom, ensuring the selector lever control cable
does not get bent and kinked.

Note

♦ Shift mechanism can also be replaced without selector lever

control cable, on the following vehicles:
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism -
Octavia II up to 10.2009”, page 41 .
♦ On Superb II, Octavia II vehicles as of production date
11.2009, the selector lever control cable must not be removed
from the shift mechanism and is replaced together as a single
part ⇒ Electronic catalogue of original parts .
♦ ⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 92 .
♦ Removing and installing shift mechanism together with selec‐
tor lever control cable
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing selector mechanism”,
page 74 .

Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:

Note

Do not bend or buckle selector lever control cable.

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– Insert the shift mechanism and tighten the rear nuts -1- by
hand.
– Mount the strut for centre console -3- onto the shift mechanism
as illustrated in the fig.
– Tighten nuts -1- and -2- to tightening torque.

The fitting together of the plug connection -A- must not be per‐
formed, if the plug connector housing is latched into the shift
mechanism. When fitting together (high resistance because of the
spring) the catch of the plug connector housing breaks off.
– Connect plug -A- and plug connector housing and then latch
into the shift mechanism.

Note

As of production date 11.2009 the shift mechanism is changed,

the 4-pin plug connection -B- and the selector lever lock solenoid
- N110- -1- are already located in the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.1.2 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism - Oc‐
tavia II as of 11.2009”, page 44 .

– Insert the selector lever control cable -1- in the cable support/
gearbox and carefully push onto the gearshift lever -3-. Do not
bend the gearshift lever, otherwise it will no longer be possible
to adjust the gearshift operation exactly.

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– Hang the selector lever control cable -1- in the clip -arrow- at
the gearbox. When installing the selector lever control cable,
respect a minimum distance of at least 5 mm from the ATF
cooler.
– Clamp the selector lever control cable on the gearbox side with
the fixing part to the heat shield of the exhaust system.
– Install exhaust system and align free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.
gr. 26 .
– Installing the selector lever handle and cover for the shift
mechanism:
♦ ⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing and installing selector lever
handle up to 10.2012”, page 65 .
♦ ⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of
11.2012”, page 70 .
– Check the function of the ignition key anti-removal lock
⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .
– Setting selector lever control cable
⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .
– Inspect gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .
– Install air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Connect earth strap of battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr.
27 .

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out

additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

Tightening torques
Summary of components - Gear‐ ⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of com‐
shift mechanism -Octavia II up to ponents - Gearshift mecha‐
10.2009 nism -Octavia II up to
10.2009”, page 41
Summary of components - Gear‐ ⇒ “2.1.2 Summary of com‐
shift mechanism - Octavia II as of ponents - Gearshift mecha‐
11.2009 nism - Octavia II as of
11.2009”, page 44
Summary of components - Gear‐ ⇒ “2.1.3 Summary of com‐
shift mechanism -Superb II ponents - Gearshift mecha‐
nism -Superb II”, page 46

2.9.3 Remove and install shift mechanism Oc‐

tavia IlI
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal tool for the inner lining of the door panel -MP8-602/1-
Removing
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism”, page 58 .

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– Removing selector lever handle

⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of
11.2012”, page 70 .
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out

additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Remove ashtray or storage area in front of the shift mecha‐
nism ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .
– Remove the centre console and air guide ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 68 .
– Disconnect plug connection for vehicle wiring harness to se‐
lector mechanism -1-.

Note

Ignore -position 2-.

– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 or ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 23 .

– Lever off the selector lever control cable -3- from gearshift
lever, e.g. using an open-end wrench -1-.

Note

Ignore positions -2-,-4- and -arrows-.

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– Unlock the quick-release lock -3- at the mounting bracket -2-

and unhook the selector lever control cable -1-.
– Remove the circlip -5- and release the selector lever control
cable -1- from the support -4-.

Caution

Risk of damage to the selector lever control cable.

♦ Do not press the selector lever control cable out of the
cable support towards the rear. The selector lever control
cable is only guided out of the cable support when remov‐
ing the gearshift mechanism.
♦ Do not bend or buckle selector lever control cable.

– Raise vehicle ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet Octavia III .

– Remove the rear tunnel bridge -1- and the front tunnel bridge
-2- from the body (if present).
– Detach the bracket -3- for the exhaust system from the as‐
sembly carrier.
– Slacken clamping sleeve -4-.

Note

♦ The decoupling element in the pre-exhaust pipe should not be

bent by more than 10° - risk of damage.
♦ The aid of a 2nd mechanic is required to remove the rear si‐
lencer.

– Remove the rear part of the exhaust system -5- as from the
clamping sleeve ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .
– Slacken the trim panels for the underfloor on left -6- and right
-7- from the body.
– Unclip lambda probe cable at heat shield.

– Remove the heat shield below the shift mechanism towards

the rear, to do so slacken the clips -arrows-.

Note

A second mechanic is needed under the vehicle to remove the

shift mechanism.

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– Unscrew the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.

– Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever
control cable downwards. Thus, guide the selector lever con‐
trol cable out of the gearshift mechanism.

Note

Do not bend or buckle selector lever control cable.

Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing,
observe the following:

Note

Do not bend or buckle selector lever control cable.

– Install the air guide and the centre console ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 68 .
– Install ashtray or storage area in front of the shift mechanism
⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .
– Installing the selector lever handle and cover for the shift
mechanism
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of
11.2012”, page 70 .
– Connect earth strap of battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr.
27 .

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out

additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

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– Insert the selector lever control cable -1- in the cable support/
gearbox and carefully push onto the gearshift lever -3-. Do not
bend the gearshift lever, otherwise it will no longer be possible
to adjust the gearshift operation exactly.
– Hang the selector lever control cable in the clip arrow at the
ATF radiator. When installing the selector lever control cable,
respect a minimum distance of at least 5 mm from the ATF
cooler.
– Check the function of the ignition key anti-removal lock
⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .
– Setting selector lever control cable
⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .
– Install air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 or ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.
23 .
– Inspect gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .
– Install the heat shield below the shift mechanism and fasten
the trim panels for the underfloor on the body ⇒ Body Work;
Rep. gr. 50 .
– Install exhaust system and align free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.
gr. 26 .
– Install the tunnel bridges below the exhaust system ⇒ Engine;
Rep. gr. 26 .
Tightening torques
Summary of components - Gear‐ ⇒ “2.1.7 Summary of com‐
shift mechanism (Octavia III, Yeti) ponents - Gearshift mecha‐
nism (Octavia III, Yeti)”,
page 53

2.9.4 Removing and installing shift mecha‐

nism (Yeti)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal tool for the inner lining of the door panel -MP8-602/1-
Removing
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism”, page 58 .
– Removing selector lever handle
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of
11.2012”, page 70 .
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out

additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Remove ashtray or storage area in front of the shift mecha‐
nism ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .

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– Remove the centre console and air guide ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 68 .
– Disconnect plug connection for vehicle wiring harness to se‐
lector mechanism -1-.

Note

Ignore -position 2-.

Caution

Touch an earthed object before working on the electrical com‐

ponents. Do not grab directly at the plug contacts or electronic
components.

– Unlock the plug connection -1- and pull out.

– Unscrew screws -arrow-.
– Undo the mounting bracket with the control unit for automatic
gearbox - J217- from the bearing and remove it upwards and
out.
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .

– Lever off the selector lever control cable -3- from gearshift
lever, e.g. using an open-end wrench -1-.

Note

Ignore positions -2-,-4- and -arrows-.

– Unlock the quick-release lock -3- at the mounting bracket -2-

and unhook the selector lever control cable -1-.
– Remove the circlip -5- and release the selector lever control
cable -1- from the support -4-.

Caution

Risk of damage to the selector lever control cable.

♦ Do not press the selector lever control cable out of the
cable support towards the rear. The selector lever control
cable is only guided out of the cable support when remov‐
ing the gearshift mechanism.
♦ Do not bend or buckle the selector lever control cable.

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– Remove rear tunnel bridge -1- and the front tunnel bridge -2-
from the body.
– Detach the bracket -3- for the exhaust system from the as‐
sembly carrier.

Caution

The decoupling element in the pre-exhaust pipe should not be

bent by more than 10° - risk of damage.

– Slacken clamping sleeve -4-.

Note

The aid of a 2nd mechanic is required to remove the rear silencer.

– Remove the rear part of the exhaust system -5- as from the
clamping sleeve ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .
– Slacken the trim panels for the underfloor on left -6- and right
-7- from the body.
– Unclip lambda probe cable at heat shield.

– Remove the heat shield below the shift mechanism towards

the rear, to do so slacken the clips -arrows-.

Note

A second mechanic is needed under the vehicle to remove the

shift mechanism.

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– Unscrew the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.

– Remove the shift mechanism together with the selector lever
control cable downwards. Thus, guide the selector lever con‐
trol cable out of the gearshift mechanism.
Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:

Note

Do not bend or buckle selector lever control cable.

– Install the air guide and the centre console ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 68 .
– Install ashtray or storage area in front of the shift mechanism
⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .
– Installing the selector lever handle and cover for the shift
mechanism
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of
11.2012”, page 70 .
– Connect earth strap of battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr.
27 .

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out

additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

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– Insert the selector lever control cable -1- in the cable support/
gearbox and carefully push onto the gearshift lever -3-. Do not
bend the gearshift lever, otherwise it will no longer be possible
to adjust the gearshift operation exactly.
– Hang the selector lever control cable in the clip arrow at the
ATF radiator. When installing the selector lever control cable,
respect a minimum distance of at least 5 mm from the ATF
cooler.
– Check the function of the ignition key anti-removal lock
⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .
– Setting selector lever control cable
⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .
– Inspect gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .
– Install the heat shield below the shift mechanism and fasten
the trim panels for the underfloor on the body ⇒ Body Work;
Rep. gr. 50 .
– Install exhaust system and align free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.
gr. 26 .
– Install the tunnel bridges below the exhaust system ⇒ Engine;
Rep. gr. 26 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Control unit holder at 5
battery tray
Summary of compo‐ ⇒ “2.1.7 Summary of components -
nents - Gearshift mech‐ Gearshift mechanism (Octavia III, Ye‐
anism (Octavia III, Yeti) ti)”, page 53

2.10 Removing and installing the selector

lever control cable

Note

♦ Selector lever control cable can be replaced as a separate part

or only on the vehicles:
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism -
Octavia II up to 10.2009”, page 41 .
♦ ⇒ “2.1.4 Summary of components - Shift mechanism up to
10.2011 (Fabia II and Roomster)”, page 47 .

Removing
– Remove engine cover engine ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 10
For vehicles Octavia II (up to production date 10.2009)
– Shift selector lever into position “S”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove air guide hose.
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .

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For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster (up to production date

10.2011)

Note

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the bat‐

tery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Disconnect plug from automatic gearbox control unit - J217- .
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Remove intake hose ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
Continued for all vehicles
– Lever off the selector lever control cable -1- from the gearshift
lever -3-, e.g. using a fixed spanner -2-.
– Press together the catches at the cable support of the selector
lever control cable -arrows- and pull out the selector lever
control cable from the cable support/gearbox.

– Unhook the selector lever control cable -1- from the clip
-arrow- at the gearbox.
For vehicles Octavia II (up to production date 10.2009)

– Remove underbody cover on right and left -arrows-.

– Detach tunnel bridges below the exhaust system ⇒ Engine;
Rep. gr. 26 .

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– Disconnect plug connection -1-, remove inserting terminal out

of the bracket -2- and expose wiring to lambda probe heater
downstream of catalytic converter.

– Separate exhaust system at the clamping sleeve -1- ⇒ En‐

gine; Rep. gr. 26 .

Note

The decoupling element of the front part of the exhaust system

should not be bent by more than 10° - risk of damage.

– Unhook front and rear silencer ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .

– Clip off clips -arrows- and remove heat shield.

– Unscrew the nuts -arrows- for the lid of the shift mechanism.
– Carefully slide the cover with boot over the selector lever con‐
trol cable forward. At the same time do not damage the boot.

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– Release screws -arrows-.

Caution

♦ Under no circumstances touch the circuit board -B- of the

gearshift mechanism with the fingers, because static dis‐
charge can destroy the electronic components and the
circuit board.
♦ The circuit board can only be replaced together with the
gearshift mechanism!

– Detach catch plate -A- from the gearshift mechanism.

Note

The catch plate is clipped to the left and to the right with retaining
lugs.

– Pull out the locking clasp -1- for the selector lever control on
the gearshift mechanism downwards.
– Pull the plastic securing spring -2- slightly forwards and only
push the pin -3- as far as necessary upwards -arrow-.

Note

Make sure that the pin is not fully pressed out.

– Pull selector lever control cable -4- out of the gearshift mech‐
anism.
For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster (up to production date
10.2011)
– Shift selector lever to position “Tiptronic”.

– Remove the pre-exhaust pipe with mounting bracket -1- ⇒

Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .
– Remove underbody cover on right and left -arrows-.

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– Detach tunnel bridge below the exhaust system ⇒ Engine;

Rep. gr. 26 .
– Unhook rear silencer in such a way that it does not come in
contact with the rear axle.

– Remove heat shield -arrows-.

– Unscrew the gearbox housing cover -arrow-.

– Carefully slide the cover with boot over the selector lever con‐
trol cable forward. At the same time do not damage the boot.

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– Push away selector lever control cable -2- in

-direction of arrow- from the selector lever -3-.
– Pull out securing clasp -1-.
– Pull the selector lever control cable out of the protective cover.
Continued for all vehicles

Note

Do not bend or buckle selector lever control cable.

– Remove selector lever control cable.

Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:

Note

♦ Inspect boot for damage; the boot must be replaced together

with the selector lever control cable.
♦ Check correct fitting of the boot and do not install the boot
twisted.

For vehicles Octavia II (up to production date 10.2009)

Caution

♦ Under no circumstances touch the circuit board -B- of the

gearshift mechanism with the fingers, because static dis‐
charge can destroy the electronic components and the
circuit board.
♦ The circuit board can only be replaced together with the
gearshift mechanism!

– Insert the end of the selector lever control cable -4- into the
joint of the selector lever.
– Push the pin -3- downwards -arrow-.
– Check if the plastic securing spring -2- has locked the pin.
– Fit new locking clasp -1- for selector lever control cable at the
gearshift mechanism.
• Fitting position: Angled end of locking clasp points towards the
inside of the gearshift mechanism.

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– Install catch plate -A-.

Note

The catch plate is clipped to the left and to the right with retaining
lugs.

– Screw in screws -arrow-.

– Screw the cover with affixed seal with new nuts to the shift
mechanism. Watch out for the correct arrangement of the seal.

– Tighten nuts for cover -arrows- to tightening torque

⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of components - Gearshift mechanism -
Octavia II up to 10.2009”, page 41 .
– Insert the boot of the selector lever control cable into the cover.
For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster (up to production date
10.2011)

– Press the selector lever control cable -2- onto the selector lev‐
er -3-.
– Fit new locking clasp -1- for selector lever control cable at the
gearshift mechanism.

– Screw cover for shift mechanism -arrows- with new nuts and
tighten to the tightening torque
⇒ “2.1.4 Summary of components - Shift mechanism up to
10.2011 (Fabia II and Roomster)”, page 47 .
Continued for all vehicles
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.

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– Press the gearshift lever -3- on the gearbox completely to‐

wards the rear to position “P” (in the figure: completely to the
right) until the parking lock locks into place. Both front wheels
are blocked (cannot be simultaneously turned in one direc‐
tion).

– Hang the selector lever control cable -1- in the clip -arrow- at
the gearbox. When installing the selector lever control cable,
respect a minimum distance of at least 5 mm from the ATF
cooler.

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– Release screw -2- at the front ball socket of the selector lever
control cable -1-.
– Insert the selector lever control cable in the cable support/
gearbox and carefully press onto the gearshift lever. Do not
bend the gearshift lever, otherwise it will no longer be possible
to adjust the gearshift operation exactly.
– Tighten -2- to 13 Nm.
– Shift selector lever from “P” to “S” and shift back again.
• Gearshift mechanism and selector lever control cable must
move smoothly when shifting gears, if necessary replace se‐
lector lever control cable or repair gearshift mechanism.
– Install exhaust system and align free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.
gr. 26 .

Note

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the bat‐

tery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Connect earth strap of battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr.

27 .
– Inspect gearshift mechanism
⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .
Tightening torques
Summary of components - Gearshift ⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of com‐
mechanism Octavia II up to 10.2009 ponents - Gearshift mech‐
anism -Octavia II up to
10.2009”, page 41
Summary of components - Shift ⇒ “2.1.4 Summary of com‐
mechanism (Fabia II and Roomster) ponents - Shift mecha‐
up to 10.2011 nism up to 10.2011 (Fabia
II and Roomster)”,
page 47

2.11 Removing and installing the Tiptronic

switch - F189-
The Tiptronic switch is integrated firmly in the gearshift mecha‐
nism and cannot be replaced separately. To replace, the gearshift
mechanism must be replaced.

2.12 Removing and installing selector lever

lock solenoid - N110-
⇒ “2.12.1 Removing and installing selector lever lock solenoid
N110 for Octavia II, Octavia III, Superb II, Rapid and Yeti vehi‐
cles”, page 100
⇒ “2.12.2 Removing and installing selector lever lock solenoid
N110 for Fabia II and Roomster vehicles up to 10.2011”,
page 101
⇒ “2.12.3 Removing and installing selector lever lock solenoid
N110 for Fabia II and Roomster vehicles as of 11.2011”,
page 104

2.12.1 Removing and installing selector lever

lock solenoid - N110- for Octavia II, Oc‐

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tavia III, Superb II, Rapid and Yeti vehi‐

cles
The selector lever lock solenoid is integrated firmly in the gearshift
mechanism and cannot be replaced separately. To replace, the
gearshift mechanism must be replaced ⇒ page 74 .

2.12.2 Removing and installing selector lever

lock solenoid - N110- for Fabia II and
Roomster vehicles up to 10.2011
Removing

Note

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the bat‐

tery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism”, page 58 .
– Remove the centre console ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .
– Pull out connector -A-.

– Remove the pre-exhaust pipe with mounting bracket -1- ⇒

Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .
– Remove underbody cover on right and left -arrows-.

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– Remove tunnel bridge -arrows-.

– Unhook rear silencer in such a way that it does not come in
contact with the rear axle.

– Remove heat shield -arrows-.

– Unscrew the gearbox housing cover -arrow-.

– Carefully slide the cover with boot over the selector lever con‐
trol cable forward. At the same time do not damage the boot.

– Press off locking tabs -arrows A-.

– Slightly pull the solenoid out of the attachment.
– Pull solenoid control cable out of the catch -arrow B-.
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– Insert selector lever lock solenoid - N110- -A- into the gearshift
mechanism.
– Insert solenoid control cable into the catch -arrow B-.
The locking tabs -A- must click into place audibly.

– Position cover for shift mechanism -arrows- and screw on.

– Remove heat shield -arrows-.

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– Remove the pre-exhaust pipe with mounting bracket -1- ⇒

Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .
– Install underbody cover on right and left -arrows-.

– Install tunnel bridge -arrows-.

– Mount the plug connection -A-.

– Install the centre console ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 68 .
– Installing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism”, page 58 .

Note

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the bat‐

tery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Connect earth strap of battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr.

27 .

2.12.3 Removing and installing selector lever

lock solenoid - N110- for Fabia II and
Roomster vehicles as of 11.2011
The selector lever lock solenoid is integrated firmly in the gearshift
mechanism and cannot be replaced separately. To replace, the
gearshift mechanism must be replaced ⇒ page 74 .

2.13 Checking the plug connections at the

gearshift mechanism
• Before repairing or checking the plug connections, try to de‐
termine the origin of the damage as accurately as possible

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using the ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in the functions “Targeted

fault finding”, “Vehicle self-diagnosis” and “Measuring meth‐
od”.
Before checking the plug connections, all control units in the ve‐
hicle should be checked for fault entries and if necessary the
faults must be rectified.
For Roomster and Rapid vehicles as of 11.2011, Octavia II, Su‐
perb II, Fabia II
A - 10-pin plug connection for connection lines from the gearshift
mechanism to the automatic gearbox control unit - J217-
B - 4-pin plug connection to selector lever lock solenoid - N110-
and selector lever switch blocked - F319- in P
C - 10-pin plug connection to cover for gearshift mechanism
– Check the function of the ignition key anti-removal lock
⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .

For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster up to 10.2011

A - 2-pin plug connection to selector lever lock solenoid - N110-
B - 10-pin plug connection for connection lines from the gearshift
mechanism to the automatic gearbox control unit - J217-
C - 10-pin plug connection to cover for gearshift mechanism

2.14 Emergency release of gearshift mecha‐

nism out of position “P”
Selector lever lock solenoid - N110- locks the selector lever in
position “P”. The selector lever can only be shifted out of “P” when
ignition on or a started engine, the brake pedal is actuated and
the button on the selector lever knob is pressed.
If there are faults in the voltage supply to the selector lever lock
solenoid (battery discharged or fuse defective) or in case of de‐
fective solenoids, the selector lever cannot be moved out of the
position “P”, i.e the vehicle cannot be moved because the parking
position is engaged.
If this is the case:
– Test fuses ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.
– Check the battery voltage ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
If the selector lever cannot be moved out of the position “P” de‐
spite the troubleshooting, the emergency release of the solenoids
can be performed. If the selector lever is then shifted again into
the position “P”, it is blocked again in the position “P”.
Perform emergency release
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism
⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐
nism”, page 58 .

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Note

Do not remove grip of selector lever.

For Octavia II vehicles up to 05.2009

– Carefully insert a screwdriver from the top into the opening
(retaining eye) at the side of the cover -arrow-.

– Release the selector lever lock solenoid -A- using a screw‐

driver -1-.
– To do so press the lever -B- to the inside -arrow- using a
screwdriver and hold it in this position. This releases the sol‐
enoid from the selector lever.
For Octavia II vehicles as of 10.2009, Superb II, Octavia III, Fabia
II, Roomster, Rapid, Yeti vehicles

– Press the yellow plastic wedge -A- in -direction of arrow 1-.

The magnet sets the locking of the selector lever in position “P”.
Continued for all vehicles
– Now, press the button on the selector lever, and release the
selector lever -B- out of position “P” in -direction of arrow 2-.

Note

♦ If the selector lever is then shifted again into the position “P”,
it is blocked again.
♦ The shift mechanism can only be replaced as a complete unit.
If individual parts of the shift mechanism are damaged, the
shift mechanism can be replaced completely ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original Parts .

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3 Removing and installing the gearbox

⇒ “3.1 Removing the gearbox”, page 107
⇒ “3.2 Installing the gearbox”, page 132
⇒ “3.3 Tightening torques ”, page 134
⇒ “3.4 Transporting an automatic gearbox”, page 145
⇒ “3.5 Attaching gearbox to assembly stand”, page 145

3.1 Removing the gearbox

⇒ “3.1.1 Remove gearbox Superb II”, page 107
⇒ “3.1.2 Removing gearbox Octavia II”, page 111
⇒ “3.1.3 Removing gearbox Fabia II, Roomster, Rapid”,
page 117
⇒ “3.1.4 Removing gearbox Octavia III”, page 121
⇒ “3.1.5 Removing gearbox (Yeti)”, page 127

3.1.1 Remove gearbox Superb II

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Supporting device - MP9-200 (10-222A)-
♦ Adapter - MP9-200/18 (10-222A/18)-
♦ Support - T10346-
♦ Hook - MP9-200/10-
♦ Engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A-
♦ Hose clamp - MP7-602 (3094)-
♦ Gearbox mount - 3282-
♦ Adjusting plate - 3282/36-
♦ Wedge - T10161-

Note

♦ If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry

out additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
♦ All cable straps which are detached or cut open when remov‐
ing, should be fitted on again in the same place when installing.

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
– Remove engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .

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– Lever off the selector lever control cable -3- from gearshift
lever, e.g. using an open-end wrench -1-.
– Press together the catches at the cable support of the selector
lever control cable -arrows- and pull out the selector lever
control cable from the cable support/gearbox.
– Disconnect plug connection -4- and expose electrical cable at
bracket -2-.
– Unscrew the cable support for the selector lever control cable
from the gearbox.

– Unscrew earth strap -3-.

– Detach electrical cables -1- and -2- at starter and expose.
– Mark hoses of ATF radiator to ATF radiator, in order to prevent
interchanging when installing.

Note

Depending on the as-built configuration a small plastic tube is lo‐

cated in the feed of the ATF radiator, which must be re-installed
during installation.

– Clamp off the ATF-radiator hoses with hose clamps - MP7-602

(3094)- and remove from ATF-radiator.
– Seal the of the ATF radiator with a clean plug.
– Release all connecting screws of the engine/gearbox acces‐
sible from the top.
– Remove the filling pieces from both upper edges of the wings.
– Tighten the holder - T10346- on the rear of the three location
holes for the battery tray.
– To do so, use a collar screw M6 or one of the fixing screws for
the battery tray.

– Position the supporting device - MP9-200 (10-222A)- behind

the pressurized gas strut -A- for the front flap.
– The feet of the supporting device must be placed as shown in
the illustration, behind the screws -arrow 1- and sideways up
to the screw -arrow 2- on the frame side rails for wheel arches
at the top.
– Connect the holder - T10346- with the supporting device .
– Hook the second spindle to the front left engine lifting eye.
– Take up the weight of the engine/gearbox unit at the spindles.

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– Remove gearbox console -A-, to this end release screws -1-

and -2-.
– Remove both front wheels.
– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 50 .
– Remove the front wheelhouse liners ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr.
66 .

– Disconnect plug connection -1- at oil level and oil temperature

sender - G266- .
– Unclip the mounting bracket -2- for the electrical cable to the
oil level and oil temperature sender - G266- at the assembly
bracket.

– Remove pendulum support -arrows A, B and C-.

– Separate plug connections -1- and -2- at automatic gearbox.

– Unscrew bracket for electrical cables from the lower starter
fixing screw/gearbox.
– Tie up bracket with the electrical cables to the front.
– Removing starter ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

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– Remove the protective cap for right drive shaft from the engine
-arrows-.
– Disconnect the pre-exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold ⇒
Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .

– Unscrew nut -arrow- on both vehicle sides and remove cou‐

pling rods from the anti-roll bar.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- at left steering joint.

– Undo nuts from the holder of the front left vehicle level sender
- G78- (when present on vehicle).
– Unhook suspension arm from track control arm.

– Swivel the spring unit outwards- while doing so, press the drive
shaft out of the gearbox mounting by hitting on it with a plastic
hammer on the wedge - T10161- .
– Tie up drive shaft.
– Repeat the same procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle
as well.

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– Remove the cap from assembly opening for the converter

nuts.
– Unscrew the 6 nuts -arrow- from the torque converter. To do
so turn the crankshaft each time 60°.

Note

If not all 6 nuts are unscrewed from the torque converter, the tor‐
que converter is pulled out when removing the gearbox from the
engine!

– Lower the engine/gearbox assembly with the spindle approx.

50 mm.

– Mount engine/gearbox jack - 3282- onto engine/gearbox

mount - V.A.G 1383A- .
– Position adjusting plate - 3282/36- onto the gearbox mount -
3282- (adjusting plate fits in only one position).
– Align arms of the gearbox mount with the holes in the adjusting
plate.
– Screw in the mounting elements as shown on the adjusting
plate.
– Position engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A- below vehicle,
arrow symbol on adjusting plate points in the direction of travel.
– Align the adjusting plate parallel to the gearbox.
– Secure the gearbox on the gearbox support - 3282- using
screw -1-.
– Support gearbox by raising the gearbox mount.
– Unscrew the remaining connecting screws of the engine/gear‐
box. Installation position
⇒ “3.3 Tightening torques ”, page 134 .
– Push gearbox off engine, simultaneously press off the torque
converter from the driver disc.

– Push torque converter against the ATF-pump -arrow-.

– Carefully swivel gearbox towards the assembly carrier.
– Carefully lower the gearbox and guide past the assembly car‐
rier downwards.
– Change the gearbox position at the spindles of the gearbox
mount - 3282- when lowering.
– Secure torque converter against dropping out.

3.1.2 Removing gearbox Octavia II

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Supporting device - T30099-

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♦ Surface - T30099/1-
♦ Alignment rail - MP3-457/2 (VW 457)-
♦ Support device for engine - MP3-470 (3300A)-
♦ Hook - MP9-200/10-
♦ Engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A-
♦ Hose clamp - MP7-602 (3094)-
♦ Gearbox mount - 3282-
♦ Adjusting plate - 3282/36-
♦ Wedge - T10161-

Note

♦ If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry

out additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
♦ All cable straps which are detached or cut open when remov‐
ing, should be fitted on again in the same place when installing.

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
– Remove engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Remove the cooling water tank cover ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr.
66 .
– Lever off the selector lever control cable -3- from gearshift
lever, e.g. using an open-end wrench -1-.
– Press together the catches at the cable support of the selector
lever control cable -arrows- and pull out the selector lever
control cable from the cable support/gearbox.
– Disconnect plug connection -4- and expose electrical cable at
bracket -2-.
– Unscrew the cable support for the selector lever control cable
from the gearbox.

– Unscrew earth strap -3-.

– Detach electrical cables -1- and -2- at starter and expose.
– Mark hoses of ATF radiator to ATF radiator, in order to prevent
interchanging when installing.

Note

Depending on the as-built configuration a small plastic tube is lo‐

cated in the feed of the ATF radiator, which must be re-installed
during installation.

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– Clamp off the ATF-radiator hoses with hose clamps - MP7-602

(3094)- and remove from ATF-radiator.
– Seal the of the ATF radiator with a clean plug.
– Release all connecting screws of the engine/gearbox acces‐
sible from the top.
Installation positions: ⇒ “3.3 Tightening torques ”, page 134

– Fit supporting device -T30099- .

– Remove the filling pieces from both upper edges of the wings.
– Tighten the holder - T10346- on the rear of the three location
holes for the battery tray.
– To do so, use a collar screw M6 or one of the fixing screws for
the battery tray.
– Position the supporting device - MP9-200 (10-222A)- behind
the pressurized gas strut -A- for the front flap.
– The feet of the supporting device must be placed as shown in
the illustration, behind the screws -arrow 1- and sideways up
to the screw -arrow 2- on the frame side rails for wheel arches
at the top.
– Connect the holder - T10346- with the supporting device .
– Hook the second spindle to the front left engine lifting eye.
– Take up the weight of the engine/gearbox unit at the spindles.

– Remove gearbox console -A-, to this end release screws -1-

and -2-.
– Remove both front wheels.
– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 50 .
– Remove the bottom part of the front wheelhouse liner ⇒ Body
Work; Rep. gr. 66 .

– Disconnect plug connection -1- at oil level and oil temperature

sender - G266- .
– Unclip the mounting bracket -2- for the electrical cable to the
oil level and oil temperature sender - G266- at the assembly
bracket.

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– Remove pendulum support -arrows A, B and C-.

– Disconnect plug connection -1-.

– Release vacuum hose -2-.
– Release screws -arrows- and remove vacuum pump for brake
servo unit.

– Separate plug connections -1- and -2- at automatic gearbox.

– Unscrew bracket for electrical cables from the lower starter
fixing screw/gearbox.
– Tie up bracket with the electrical cables to the front.
– Removing starter ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Remove the protective cap for right drive shaft from the engine
-arrows-.
– Disconnect the pre-exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold ⇒
Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .

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– Unscrew nut -arrow- on both vehicle sides and remove cou‐

pling rods from the anti-roll bar.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- at left steering joint.

– Undo nuts from the holder of the front left vehicle level sender
- G78- (when present on vehicle).
– Unhook suspension arm from track control arm.

– Swivel the spring unit outwards- while doing so, press the drive
shaft out of the gearbox mounting by hitting on it with a plastic
hammer on the wedge - T10161- .
– Tie up drive shaft.
– Repeat the same procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle
as well.

– Remove the cap from assembly opening for the converter

nuts.
– Unscrew the 6 nuts -arrow- from the torque converter. To do
so turn the crankshaft each time 60°.

Note

If not all 6 nuts are unscrewed from the torque converter, the tor‐
que converter is pulled out when removing the gearbox from the
engine!

– Lower the engine/gearbox assembly with the spindle approx.

50 mm.
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– Remove heat shield for the power-assisted steering control

unit -J500- from the assembly carrier -arrows-.

Note

If required the alignment rail - MP3-457/2 (VW 457)- has to be

adapted ⇒ page 116 .

Adapt alignment rail - MP3-457/2 (VW 457)-

– Fit 2 holes -arrows- ∅ 7 mm on the alignment rail - MP3-457/2

(VW 457)- .
♦ Dimension -a- = 70 mm
♦ Dimension -b- = 48 mm
♦ Dimension -c- = 11 mm

– Screw down alignment rail - MP3-457/2 (VW 457)- with bolts

M6 x 20 -arrows- onto the assembly carrier.

– Position the supporting device for engine - MP3-470 (3300A)-

onto the alignment rail - MP3-457/2 (VW 457)- .
– Carefully press the engine/gearbox forwards via the spindle of
the supporting device for engine - MP3-470 (3300A)-

Note

Observe all cables when displacing the engine/gearbox unit.

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– Mount engine/gearbox jack - 3282- onto engine/gearbox

mount - V.A.G 1383A- .
– Position adjusting plate - 3282/36- onto the gearbox mount -
3282- (adjusting plate fits in only one position).
– Align arms of the gearbox mount with the holes in the adjusting
plate.
– Screw in the mounting elements as shown on the adjusting
plate.
– Position engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A- below vehicle,
arrow symbol on adjusting plate points in the direction of travel.
– Align the adjusting plate parallel to the gearbox.
– Secure the gearbox on the gearbox support - 3282- using
screw -1-.
– Support gearbox by raising the gearbox mount.
– Unscrew the remaining connecting screws of the engine/gear‐
box.
Installation positions: ⇒ “3.3 Tightening torques ”, page 134 .
– Push gearbox off engine, simultaneously press off the torque
converter from the driver disc.

– Push torque converter against the ATF-pump -arrow-.

– Carefully swivel gearbox towards the assembly carrier.
– Carefully lower the gearbox and guide past the assembly car‐
rier downwards.
– Change the gearbox position at the spindles of the gearbox
mount - 3282- when lowering.
– Secure torque converter against dropping out.

3.1.3 Removing gearbox Fabia II, Roomster,

Rapid
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Supporting device - MP9-200 (10-222A)-
♦ Hook - MP9-200/10-
♦ Engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A-
♦ Hose clamp - MP7-602 (3094)-
♦ Gearbox mount - 3282-
♦ Adjusting plate - 3282/36-
♦ Wedge - T10161-
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
– Remove engine cover.

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Note

♦ If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry

out additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
♦ All cable straps which are detached or cut open when remov‐
ing, should be fitted on again in the same place when installing.

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Disconnect plug from automatic gearbox control unit -J217- .
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Remove intake hose ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Lever off the selector lever control cable -2- from gearshift
lever e.g. using an open-end wrench -1-.
– Press together the catches at the cable support of the selector
lever control cable -arrows- and pull out the selector lever
control cable from the cable support/gearbox.
– Unplug connector -3-.
– Unscrew the cable support for the selector lever control cable
from the gearbox.

– Unscrew earth strap -3-.

– Detach cables -1- and -2- at starter and expose.
– Mark hoses of ATF radiator to ATF radiator, in order to prevent
interchanging when installing.

Note

Depending on the as-built configuration a small plastic tube is lo‐

cated in the feed of the ATF radiator, which must be re-installed
during installation.

– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.

gr. 50 .

– Clamp off the ATF-radiator hoses with hose clamps - MP7-602

(3094)- and remove from ATF-radiator.
– Close ATF-radiator with a clean plug.
– Release all connecting screws of the engine/gearbox acces‐
sible from the top.
Installation positions: ⇒ “3.3 Tightening torques ”, page 134 .

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– Fit supporting device - MP9-200 (10-222A)- .

– Take up the weight of the engine/gearbox unit at the spindles.

– Remove gearbox console -A-, to this end release screws -1-

and -2-.
– Remove both front wheels.
– Remove the front left wheelhouse liner ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 66 .

– Separate plug connections -1- and -2- at automatic gearbox.

– Unscrew bracket for electrical cables from the gearbox.
– Tie up bracket with the electrical cables to the front.
– Removing starter ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Remove pre-exhaust pipe ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .

– Unscrew bolts -1-.

– Unbolt coupling rod -2- -arrow-.

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– Swivel the spring unit outwards- while doing so, press the drive
shaft out of the gearbox mounting by hitting on it with a plastic
hammer on the wedge - T10161- .
– Repeat procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle.
– Swivel out the wheel-bearing housing while guiding the drive
shaft into the wheelhouse and secure to the suspension strut
with e.g. wire.
– Tie up the right drive shaft as far as possible. Avoid damaging
the paintwork on the drive shaft during this operation.

– Unbolt the pendulum support -arrows-.

– Disconnect plug connection -2-.

Note

Unscrew bracket for AC pipe (if present) from the fan shroud.

– Screw out screws -arrows- and take out fan shroud down‐
wards.

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– Remove the cap from the opening for the converter nuts.
– Unscrew the 6 nuts -arrow- from the torque converter. To do
so turn the crankshaft each time 60°.

Note

If not all 6 nuts are unscrewed from the torque converter, the tor‐
que converter is pulled out when removing the gearbox from the
engine!

– Lower the engine/gearbox assembly with the spindle approx.

50 mm.

– Mount engine/gearbox jack - 3282- onto engine/gearbox

mount - V.A.G 1383 A- .
– Position adjusting plate - 3282/36- onto the gearbox mount -
3282- (adjusting plate fits in only one position).
– Align arms of the gearbox mount with the holes in the adjusting
plate.
– Screw in the mounting elements as shown on the adjusting
plate.
– Position engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383 A- below vehicle,
arrow symbol on adjusting plate points in the direction of travel.
– Align the adjusting plate parallel to the gearbox.
– Secure the gearbox on the gearbox support - 3282- using
screw -1-.
– Position gearbox by lifting the gearbox mount from the bottom.
– Unscrew the remaining connecting screws of the engine/gear‐
box.
– Push gearbox off engine, simultaneously press off the torque
converter from the driver disc.

– Push torque converter against the ATF-pump -arrow-.

– Carefully swivel gearbox towards the assembly carrier.
– Carefully lower the gearbox and guide past the assembly car‐
rier downwards.
– Change the gearbox position at the spindles of the gearbox
mount - 3282- when lowering.
– Secure torque converter against dropping out.

3.1.4 Removing gearbox Octavia III

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Supporting device - T30099- with -10-222A/31-
♦ Supporting device - T40091/3-

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♦ Hook - MP9-200/10-
♦ Adapter - MP9-200/18-
♦ Surface - T30119-
♦ Engine and gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A-
♦ Hose clamp - MP7-602 (3094)-
♦ Gearbox mount - 3282-
♦ Bolt - VAS 3282/29-
♦ Wedge - T10161-
♦ Screw plug set for engine , e.g. -VAS 6122-
♦ Pliers for spring strap clamps

Note

♦ If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry

out additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
♦ All cable straps which are detached or cut open when remov‐
ing, should be fitted on again in the same place when installing.

– Shift selector lever into position “P”.

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐
trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Remove engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Lever off the selector lever control cable -3- from gearshift
lever, e.g. using an open-end wrench -1-.
– Disconnect plug connection -4- and expose electrical cable at
bracket -2-.

– Unlock the quick-release lock -3- at the mounting bracket -2-

and unhook the selector lever control cable -1-.
– Unscrew the screws -arrows-, remove the support for the se‐
lector lever control cable -4- and place it to one side.

Note

♦ Do not remove the circlip -5-.

♦ Do not bend or buckle the selector lever control cable.

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– Unscrew earth strap -3-.

– Detach electrical cables -1- and -2- at starter and expose.
– Mark hoses of ATF radiator to ATF radiator, in order to prevent
interchanging when installing.

Caution

♦ When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under

overpressure.
♦ Before removing the coolant hoses, cover the cap of the
coolant expansion tank with a cloth and open it carefully.

– Seal the hoses of the ATF radiator with hose clamps -

MP7-602 (3094)- .
– Remove hoses from the ATF radiator.
– Seal support of ATF radiator and coolant hoses with suitable
stops from the screw plug set for engine , e. g. -VAS 6122- .
– Release all connecting screws of the engine/gearbox acces‐
sible from the top.
Installation positions: ⇒ “3.3 Tightening torques ”, page 134 .

– Mount the supporting device - T30099- with base as shown.

– Take up the weight of the engine/gearbox unit at the spindles.

– Remove gearbox console -A-, to this end release screws -1-

and -2-.
– Remove both front wheels.
– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 50 .
– Remove the front wheelhouse liners ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr.
66 .

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– Remove pendulum support -arrows A, B and C-.

– Separate plug connections -1- and -2- at automatic gearbox.

– Unscrew bracket for electrical cables from the lower starter
fixing screw/gearbox.
– Tie up bracket with the electrical cables to the front.
– Removing starter ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Release screws -arrows- at holder for pre-exhaust pipe.

– Disconnect the pre-exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold ⇒
Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .

– Unscrew nut -arrow- on both vehicle sides and remove cou‐

pling rods from the anti-roll bar.

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– Unscrew nuts -arrows- at left steering joint.

– Undo nuts from the holder of the front left vehicle level sender
- G78- (when present on vehicle).
– Unhook the track control arm out of the steering joint.

– Swivel the spring unit outwards- while doing so, press the drive
shaft out of the gearbox mounting by hitting on it with a plastic
hammer on the wedge - T10161- .
– Tie up drive shaft.
– Repeat the same procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle
as well.

– Remove the cap - where present - from assembly opening for

the converter nuts.
– Unscrew the 3 nuts -arrow- from the torque converter. To do
so turn the crankshaft each time 120°.

Caution

If not all 3 nuts are unscrewed from the torque converter, the
torque converter is pulled out when removing the gearbox from
the engine!

– Lower the engine/gearbox assembly with the spindle approx.

50 mm.
– Position gearbox mount - 3282- on the engine/gearbox jack -
V.A.G 1383A- .

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– Install the gearbox mount - 3282- as follows:

• Move the engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A- with gearbox
mount - 3282- underneath the gearbox-1-.
• Set the engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A- with gearbox
mount - 3282- in such a way that the spindles -A- and -B- face
ahead in the driving direction.
• Insert the support -2- into the groove of the oil sump all the
way around as shown.
• Lock the bolts -3- into the countersink on the gearbox, front
right.

– Screw in the support with bolts - VAS 3282/29- into the rear
bore for pendulum support at the gearbox -1-.
– Support the gearbox by carefully raising the engine/gearbox
jack - V.A.G 1383A- .
– Remove the connecting screws for the engine/gearbox
-A-,-B- and then all the remaining connecting screws.
Installation positions of the engine/gearbox screws
⇒ “3.3 Tightening torques ”, page 134 .

Caution

When removing the gearbox, pay attention to the torque con‐

verter.
Prevent it from falling out.

– Push gearbox off engine, simultaneously press the torque

converter against the ATF pump -arrow-.
– Carefully lower the gearbox and guide past the assembly car‐
rier downwards.

Note

Change the gearbox position at the spindles of the gearbox mount

- 3282- when lowering.

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– Prevent the torque converter from falling off, e.g. using a wire
-A-.

Note

The depiction of the torque converter and gearbox may vary.

3.1.5 Removing gearbox (Yeti)

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Supporting device - T30099- with -10-222A/31-
♦ Supporting device - T40091/3-
♦ Hook - MP9-200/10-
♦ Adapter - MP9-200/18-
♦ Surface - T30119-
♦ Engine and gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A-
♦ Hose clamp - MP7-602 (3094)-
♦ Gearbox mount - 3282-
♦ Bolt - VAS 3282/29-
♦ Wedge - T10161-
♦ Screw plug set for engine , e.g. -VAS 6122-
♦ Pliers for spring strap clamps

Note

♦ If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry

out additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
♦ All cable straps which are detached or cut open when remov‐
ing, should be fitted on again in the same place when installing.

– Shift selector lever into position “P”.

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐
trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .

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Caution

Touch an earthed object before working on the electrical com‐

ponents. Do not grab directly at the plug contacts or electronic
components.

– Unlock the plug connection -1- and pull out.

– Unscrew screws -arrow-.
– Undo the mounting bracket with the automatic gearbox control
unit - J217- from the bearing and remove it upwards and out.
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .

– Lever off the selector lever control cable -3- from gearshift
lever, e.g. using an open-end wrench -1-.
– Disconnect plug connection -4- and expose electrical cable at
bracket -2-.

– Unlock the quick-release lock -3- at the mounting bracket -2-

and unhook the selector lever control cable -1-.
– Unscrew the screws -arrows-, remove the support for the se‐
lector lever control cable -4- and place it to one side.

Note

♦ Do not remove the circlip -5-.

♦ Do not bend or buckle the selector lever control cable.

– Unscrew earth strap -3-.

– Detach electrical cables -1- and -2- at starter and expose.
– Mark coolant hoses of ATF radiator in order to prevent inter‐
changing when installing.

Caution

♦ When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under

overpressure.
♦ Before removing the coolant hoses, cover the cap of the
coolant expansion tank with a cloth and open it carefully.

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– Seal the hoses of the ATF radiator with hose clamps -

MP7-602 (3094)- .
– Remove hoses from the ATF radiator.
– Seal support of ATF radiator and coolant hoses with suitable
stops from the screw plug set for engine , e. g. -VAS 6122- .
– Release all connecting screws of the engine/gearbox acces‐
sible from the top.
Installation positions: ⇒ “3.3 Tightening torques ”, page 134 .

– Mount the supporting device - T30099- with base as shown.

– Take up the weight of the engine/gearbox unit at the spindles.

– Remove gearbox console -A-, to this end release screws -1-

and -2-.
– Remove both front wheels.
– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 50 .
– Remove the front wheelhouse liners ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr.
66 .

– Remove pendulum support -arrows A, B and C-.

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– Separate plug connections -1- and -2- at automatic gearbox.

– Unscrew bracket for electrical cables from the lower starter
fixing screw/gearbox.
– Tie up bracket with the electrical cables to the front.
– Removing starter ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Release screws -arrows- at holder for pre-exhaust pipe.

– Disconnect the pre-exhaust pipe from the exhaust manifold ⇒
Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .

– Unscrew nut -arrow- on both vehicle sides and remove cou‐

pling rods from the anti-roll bar.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- at left steering joint.

– Undo nuts from the holder of the front left vehicle level sender
- G78- (when present on vehicle).
– Unhook the track control arm out of the steering joint.

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– Swivel the spring unit outwards- while doing so, press the drive
shaft out of the gearbox mounting by hitting on it with a plastic
hammer on the wedge - T10161- .
– Tie up drive shaft.
– Repeat the same procedure on the opposite side of the vehicle
as well.

– Remove the cap - where present - from assembly opening for

the converter nuts.
– Unscrew the 3 nuts -arrow- from the torque converter. To do
so turn the crankshaft each time 120°.

Caution

If not all 3 nuts are unscrewed from the torque converter, the
torque converter is pulled out when removing the gearbox from
the engine!

– Lower the engine/gearbox assembly with the spindle approx.

50 mm.
– Position gearbox mount - 3282- on the engine/gearbox jack -
V.A.G 1383A- .

– Install the gearbox mount - 3282- as follows:

• Move the engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A- with gearbox
mount - 3282- underneath the gearbox-1-.
• Set the engine/gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383A- with gearbox
mount - 3282- in such a way that the spindles -A- and -B- face
ahead in the driving direction.
• Insert the support -2- into the groove of the oil sump all the
way around as shown.
• Lock the bolts -3- into the countersink on the gearbox, front
right.

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– Screw in the support with bolts - VAS 3282/29- into the rear
bore for pendulum support at the gearbox -1-.
– Support the gearbox by carefully raising the engine/gearbox
jack - V.A.G 1383A- .
– Remove the connecting screws for the engine/gearbox
-A-,-B- and then all the remaining connecting screws.
Installation positions of the engine/gearbox screws
⇒ “3.3 Tightening torques ”, page 134 .

Caution

When removing the gearbox, pay attention to the torque con‐

verter.
Prevent it from falling out.

– Push gearbox off engine, simultaneously press the torque

converter against the ATF pump -arrow-.
– Carefully lower the gearbox and guide past the assembly car‐
rier downwards.

Note

Change the gearbox position at the spindles of the gearbox mount

- 3282- when lowering.

– Prevent the torque converter from falling off, e.g. using a wire
-A-.

Note

The depiction of the torque converter and gearbox may vary.

3.2 Installing the gearbox

Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the
following:

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Note

♦ Replace the self-locking nuts and screws when undertaking

assembly work.
♦ Replace screws which have been tightened to a torquing angle
as well as gasket rings and seals.
♦ Check whether the dowel sleeves for centering the gearbox
are present in the cylinder block, insert if necessary.
♦ Secure all hose connections with hose clamps which comply
with the series design ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original
Parts .
♦ All cable straps which are detached or cut open when remov‐
ing, should be fitted on again in the same place when installing.
♦ Before installing the gearbox one should ensure that the tor‐
que converter is correctly installed in the gearbox
⇒ “1.4 Installing the torque converter”, page 18 .
♦ If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry
out additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

Caution

If the converter is installed wrongly the driver of the torque

converter or the ATF pump will be destroyed when the gearbox
on the engine is connected at its flange.

– Inspect ATF level, if necessary top up with ATF

⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 .
– Inspect setting of selector lever control cable and adjust if
necessary
⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .
– Check coolant level in the cooling system ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.
19 .

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3.3 Tightening torques

⇒ “3.3.1 Tightening torques Octavia II”, page 134
⇒ “3.3.2 Tightening torques Superb II”, page 136
⇒ “3.3.3 Tightening torques Fabia II”, page 137
⇒ “3.3.4 Tightening torques Roomster”, page 139
⇒ “3.3.5 Tightening torques Rapid”, page 140
⇒ “3.3.6 Tightening torques Rapid Indie”, page 142
⇒ “3.3.7 Tightening torques Octavia llI”, page 143
⇒ “3.3.8 Tightening torques Yeti”, page 144

3.3.1 Tightening torques Octavia II

Vehicles with 1.6 ltr./75 kW engine
Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
31) M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 1 80
41) M12 x 165 + M8 x 16 1 80
5 M10 x 65 1 40
6 M10 x 55 1 40
7 M10 x 55 1 40
8 M12 x 100 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Vehicles with 1.6 l/85 kW FSI engine

Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
3 M12 x 55 1 80
41) M12 x 165 + M8 x 16 1 80
5 M12 x 80 1 80
6 M10 x 50 1 40
7 M10 x 50 1 40
8 M12 x 80 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Note

The second fixing screw for starter on gearbox (M12 x 55 + M8 x

10, tightening torque 80 Nm) is not shown in this illustration.

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Vehicles with 2.0 l/110 kW FSI engine

Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
31) M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 1 80
41) M12 x 165 + M8 x 16 1 80
5 M10 x 65 1 40
6 M10 x 55 1 40
7 M10 x 55 1 40
8 M12 x 85 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Vehicles with 1.8 l/112 kW TFSI engine

Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
31) M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 1 80
41) M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 1 80
5 M10 x 65 1 40
6 M10 x 55 1 40
7 M10 x 55 1 40
8 M12 x 70 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Note

The second fixing screw for starter on gearbox (M12 x 55 + M8 x

10, tightening torque 80 Nm) is not shown in this illustration.

Gearbox console to gearbox and gearbox mount

Component Tightening torque
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox, 40 Nm + torque a further
screws 1) -1- 90° (1/4 turn)
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox 60 Nm + torque a further
mounting, screws 1) -2- 90° (1/4 turn)
1) Replace screws ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

Note

Install engine/gearbox mounting free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 10 .

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Torque converter on the driver plate

Component Tightening torque
Torque converter to drive plate, 6 nuts 57 Nm
1) -arrow-

1) Replace nuts ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

All other bolted connections
Component Nm
Screws/nuts M6 10
M8 20
M10 45
M12 65

3.3.2 Tightening torques Superb II

Vehicles with 1.8 l/112 kW TFSI engine
Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
31) M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 1 80
41) M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 1 80
5 M10 x 65 1 40
6 M10 x 55 1 40
7 M10 x 55 1 40
8 M12 x 70 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Gearbox console to gearbox and gearbox mount

Component Tightening torque
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox, 40 Nm + torque a further
screws 1) -1- 90° (1/4 turn)
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox 60 Nm + torque a further
mounting, screws 1) -2- 90° (1/4 turn)
1) Replace screws ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

Note

Install engine/gearbox mounting free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 10 .

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Torque converter on the driver plate

Component Tightening torque
Torque converter to drive plate, 6 nuts 57 Nm
1) -arrow-

1) Replace nuts ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

All other bolted connections
Component Nm
Screws/nuts M6 10
M8 20
M10 45
M12 65

3.3.3 Tightening torques Fabia II

Vehicles with 1.6 ltr./77 kW engine
Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
3 M12 x 55 1 80
41) M12 x 165 + M8 x 16 (up to 11.2010) 1 80
M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 (as of 12.2010)
5 M12 x 80 1 80
6 M10 x 35 1 40
7 M10 x 35 1 40
8 M12 x 80 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Note

The second fixing screw for starter on gearbox (M12 x 55 + M8 x

10, tightening torque 80 Nm) is not shown in this illustration.

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Gearbox console to gearbox and gearbox mount

Component Tightening torque
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox, 40 Nm + torque a further
screws 1) -1- 90° (1/4 turn)
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox 60 Nm + torque a further
mounting, screws 1) -2- 90° (1/4 turn)
1) Replace screws ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

Note

Install engine/gearbox mounting free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 10 .

Torque converter on the driver plate

Component Tightening torque
Torque converter to drive plate, 6 nuts 57 Nm
1) -arrow-

1) Replace nuts ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

All other bolted connections
Component Nm
Screws/nuts M6 10
M8 20
M10 45
M12 65

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3.3.4 Tightening torques Roomster

Vehicles with 1.6 ltr./77 kW engine
Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
3 M12 x 55 1 80
41) M12 x 165 + M8 x 16 (up to 11.2010) 1 80
M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 (as of 12.2010)
5 M12 x 80 1 80
6 M10 x 35 1 40
7 M10 x 35 1 40
8 M12 x 80 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Note

The second fixing screw for starter on gearbox (M12 x 55 + M8 x

10, tightening torque 80 Nm) is not shown in this illustration.

Gearbox console to gearbox and gearbox mount

Component Tightening torque
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox, 40 Nm + torque a further
screws 1) -1- 90° (1/4 turn)
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox 60 Nm + torque a further
mounting, screws 1) -2- 90° (1/4 turn)
1) Replace screws ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

Note

Install engine/gearbox mounting free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 10 .

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Torque converter on the driver plate

Component Tightening torque
Torque converter to drive plate, 6 nuts 57 Nm
1) -arrow-

1) Replace nuts ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

All other bolted connections
Component Nm
Screws/nuts M6 10
M8 20
M10 45
M12 65

3.3.5 Tightening torques Rapid

Vehicles with 1.6 ltr./77 kW engine
Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
3 M12 x 55 1 80
41) M12 x 165 + M8 x 16 (up to 11.2010) 1 80
M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 (as of 12.2010)
5 M12 x 80 1 80
6 M10 x 35 1 40
7 M10 x 35 1 40
8 M12 x 80 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Note

The second fixing screw for starter on gearbox (M12 x 55 + M8 x

10, tightening torque 80 Nm) is not shown in this illustration.

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Vehicles with 1.6 ltr./81 kW engine

Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
s
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
31) M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 1 80
41) M12 x 170 + M8 x 16 1 80
5 M10 x 65 1 40
6 M10 x 55 1 40
7 M10 x 55 1 40
8 M12 x 70 1 80
9 M12 x 70 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Gearbox console to gearbox and gearbox mount

Component Tightening torque
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox, 40 Nm + 90°
screws 1) -1-
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox 60 Nm + 90°
mounting, screws 1) -2-
1) Replace screws ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

Note

Install engine/gearbox mounting free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 10 .

Torque converter on the driver plate

Component Tightening torque
Torque converter to drive plate, 6 nuts 57 Nm
1) -arrow-

1) Replace nuts ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

All other bolted connections
Component Nm
Screws/nuts M6 10
M8 20
M10 45
M12 65

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3.3.6 Tightening torques Rapid Indie

Vehicles with 1.6 ltr./77 kW engine
Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
3 M12 x 55 1 80
41) M12 x 165 + M8 x 16 (up to 11.2010) 1 80
M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 (as of 12.2010)
5 M12 x 80 1 80
6 M10 x 35 1 40
7 M10 x 35 1 40
8 M12 x 80 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Note

The second fixing screw for starter on gearbox (M12 x 55 + M8 x

10, tightening torque 80 Nm) is not shown in this illustration.

Gearbox console to gearbox and gearbox mount

Component Tightening torque
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox, 40 Nm + 90°
screws 1) -1-
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox 60 Nm + 90°
mounting, screws 1) -2-
1) Replace screws ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

Note

Install engine/gearbox mounting free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 10 .

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Torque converter on the driver plate

Component Tightening torque
Torque converter to drive plate, 6 nuts 57 Nm
1) -arrow-

1) Replace nuts ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

All other bolted connections
Component Nm
Screws/nuts M6 10
M8 20
M10 45
M12 65

3.3.7 Tightening torques Octavia llI

Vehicles with 1.6 ltr./81 kW engine
Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
s
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
31) M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 1 80
41) M12 x 170 + M8 x 16 1 80
5 M10 x 65 1 40
6 M10 x 55 1 40
7 M10 x 55 1 40
8 M12 x 70 1 80
9 M12 x 70 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Gearbox console to gearbox and gearbox mount

Component Tightening torque
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox, 40 Nm + 90°
screws 1) -1-
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox 60 Nm + 90°
mounting, screws 1) -2-
1) Replace screws ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

Note

Install engine/gearbox mounting free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 10 .

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Torque converter on the driver plate

Component Tightening torque
Torque converter to drive plate, 3 nuts 57 Nm
1) -arrow-

1) Replace nuts ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

All other bolted connections
Component Nm
Screws/nuts M6 10
M8 20
M10 45
M12 65

3.3.8 Tightening torques Yeti

Vehicles with 1.6 ltr./81 kW engine
Gearbox to engine
Pos. Screw Piece Nm
s
1 M12 x 55 1 80
2 M12 x 55 1 80
31) M12 x 155 + M8 x 16 1 80
41) M12 x 170 + M8 x 16 1 80
5 M10 x 65 1 40
6 M10 x 55 1 40
7 M10 x 55 1 40
8 M12 x 70 1 80
9 M12 x 70 1 80
A Dowel sleeves
1) Screw with threaded pin M8. This screw also fastens the starter.

Gearbox console to gearbox and gearbox mount

Component Tightening torque
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox, 40 Nm + 90°
screws 1) -1-
Gearbox console -A- to gearbox 60 Nm + 90°
mounting, screws 1) -2-
1) Replace screws ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

Note

Install engine/gearbox mounting free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 10 .

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Torque converter on the driver plate

Component Tightening torque
Torque converter to drive plate, 3 nuts 57 Nm
1) -arrow-

1) Replace nuts ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

All other bolted connections
Component Nm
Screws/nuts M6 10
M8 20
M10 45
M12 65

3.4 Transporting an automatic gearbox

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Shackle - 10-222A/12-
Work procedure
For transporting the automatic gearbox, the shackle - 10-222A/
12- can be used.
– Secure torque converter against dropping out when transport‐
ing.
– Attach shackle - 10-222A/12- to gearbox housing.

3.5 Attaching gearbox to assembly stand

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine and gearbox mount - MP1-202- (as -VW540- , however
for assembly stand -MP9-101- )

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– Attach gearbox to engine and gearbox mount - MP1-202-

-arrows-.
– The workshop crane can be used
⇒ “3.4 Transporting an automatic gearbox”, page 145 for in‐
serting.

WARNING

The centre of gravity of the gearbox is outside the turning cen‐

tre at the assembly stand. For turning the gearbox, a second
mechanic must hold the gearbox housing in order to avoid un‐
controlled movement.

Note

If the gearbox filled with oil on the assembly stand is turned with
the oil sump upwards, then the ventilation holes for the gearbox
housing must be sealed with plugs.

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4 ATF
⇒ “4.1 Check the ATF level level and top up”, page 147
⇒ “4.2 Change ATF or top up after repair”, page 152

4.1 Check the ATF level level and top up

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ ATF filling system - V.A.G 1924-
♦ Adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262- or -VAS 6262A-
♦ Quick coupling - VAS 6262/2-
♦ Protective goggles
♦ Protective gloves
Test conditions
• Gearbox must not be in the emergency running mode.
• Vehicle on level ground.
• With selector lever in “P” position, let the engine idle.
• Air conditioning and heating switched off.
• ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester connected, function “vehicle self-
diagnosis” and “vehicle system” “02 - gearbox electronics”
selected.
• The ATF temperature must not be higher than 30 °C for be‐
ginning the test, if necessary first the gearbox must be cooled
down.

Note

♦ The ATF temperature is read off at the ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic

tester.
♦ The ATF level changes with ATF temperature.
♦ Checking ATF level when ATF temperature is too low may re‐
sult in over-filling.
♦ Checking ATF level when ATF temperature is too high may
result in under-filling.
♦ Both over-filling as well as under-filling affect gearbox opera‐
tion.
♦ Only ATF available as spare part should be used in the auto‐
matic gearbox 09G ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
♦ Other oils can lead to functional problems or to failure of the
gearbox.
♦ When topping up with ATF, shake the oil reservoir thoroughly
before opening.

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Shorten the vent pipe of the adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262A-
– Shorten the vent pipe to the dimension -a-, so that it does not
touch the bottom of certain ATF bottles.
Dimension -a-: 210 mm

Note

The dimension -a- is measured on the shaft (starting with the

green area in the detail) of the adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262A- .

Caution

♦ The filling hose and the adapter - VAS 6262- or -

VAS 6262A- must be clean and the ATF must not be
mixed with other oils!

Inspection

Note

♦ The ATF level is checked at the ATF inspection plug.

♦ The ATF level is correct, if a small amount of fluid flows out at
the ATF inspection plug when the ATF temperature is between
35° and 45 °C (in hot countries 50 °C) (caused by the ïncrease
of the fluid level due to the heat).

– Fill ATF filling system - V.A.G 1924- with ATF for the automatic
gearbox 09G.

Caution

The ATF filling system must be clean and the ATF for automatic
gearbox 09G must not be mixed with other ATF oils!

– Attach the reservoir of the ATF filling system as high as pos‐

sible to the vehicle.
– Run the vehicle on a four-column lift platform or over a work‐
shop pit, so that it will be kept absolutely horizontal.
– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 50 .
– Position drip tray, e.g. -VAS 6208- under the gearbox.

WARNING

♦ When working close to the radiator, always keep an ade‐

quate distance from the radiator fan - risk of injury!
♦ The radiator fan can switch on automatically.

– Start engine and run in idle.

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WARNING

Wear safety goggles.

– If an ATF temperature of 35 °C is achieved, unscrew the ATF

inspection plug -A-.

– Always replace gasket ring -arrows- for ATF inspection plug

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

First of all the ATF in the overflow tube -arrow 2- drains off.
If more ATF drips out of the ATF inspection opening (approx. 1
drop per second) via the overflow tube before the ATF has
reached 40°C, the ATF level is correct.
– Fit ATF inspection plug -arrow 1- with a new gasket ring and
tighten to tightening torque
⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165 .
This completes the ATF level inspection.

Note

At the latest at 45 °C (in hot countries 50 °C) the ATF inspection

plug must be closed again.

If no ATF flows out at the ATF inspection opening up to 45 °C, the

ATF must be filled up
– End function “08 - read measured value block”.
– Tip “06 - End output”.
– Switch off ignition and disconnect the vehicle diagnostic tester.
Fill with ATF

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Note

♦ Pay attention to all the notes and test conditions

⇒ page 147 .
♦ The ATF filler tube -arrow- is no longer available on gearboxes
as of production date 06.2006.

For gearbox with filler tube (only vehicles Octavia II up to 05.2006)

– Lever off cap -arrow- securing the screw plug with a screw‐
driver.

Note

The filler tube is located at the front of the gearbox under the
starter.

– Always replace the cap, because the cap catch is destroyed

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .
– Pull screw plug from the filler tube.

– Hook the hook of the ATF filling system - V.A.G 1924- into the
opening of the filler tube.

Note

Too much or too little ATF filling impairs the gearbox function.

– Continue to fill the ATF with -V.A.G 1924- until a temperature

of between 35 °C and 45 °C flows out of the inspection opening
via the overflow tube -arrow 2-.
– Allow all excess ATF to drip out only until it starts to drain off.
For gearbox without filler tube (vehicles up as of 06.2006)

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– Screw in the adapter for ATF oil filling - VAS 6262/2- by hand
in the location of the gearbox inspection plug -arrow 1- and
connect adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262- or -VAS 6262A- .
– Shake the ATF reservoir before opening.

Note

Before screwing in the adapter for oil filling at the ATF reservoir,
check the length of the vent pipe and shorten if necessary
⇒ page 148 .

– Fill with 1 liter of ATF.

– Remove adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262- from adapter for ATF
oil filling - VAS 6262/2- .
– Observe whether ATF flows out of the opening of the adapter
for ATF oil filling - VAS 6262/2- .
If ATF flows out of the opening of the adapter for ATF oil filling -
VAS 6262/2- , the ATF level is correct.
– Allow all excess ATF to drip out until it starts to drain off.
If no ATF flows out of the opening of the adapter for ATF oil filling
- VAS 6262/2- but only drips, the ATF level is not O.K. and ATF
must be filled up.
– Unscrew adapter for ATF oil filling - VAS 6262/2- .
Continued for all vehicles

– Fit ATF inspection plug -arrow 1- with a new gasket ring and
tighten to tightening torque
⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165 .
This completes the ATF level inspection.

Note

At the latest at 45 °C (in hot countries 50 °C) the ATF inspection

plug must be closed again, if necessary switch off the engine,
allow the gearbox to cool down and repeat the check.

For gearbox with filler tube (only vehicles Octavia II up to 05.2006)

– Insert the screw plug in the filler tube.

– Fit new safety cap -arrow- and lock in place.

Caution

Always replace the cap. The cap secures the screw plug ⇒
Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

Continued for all vehicles

– Install the noise insulation ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 50 .

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4.2 Change ATF or top up after repair

• Engine switched off.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ ATF filling system - V.A.G 1924-
♦ Adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262- or -VAS 6262A-
♦ Quick coupling - VAS 6262/2-
♦ Catch pan , e.g. -VAS 6208-
♦ Protective goggles

Note

Pay attention to all the notes and test conditions ⇒ page 147 .

– Attach the reservoir of the ATF filling system as high as pos‐

sible to the vehicle.
– Run the vehicle on a four column lift platform or over a work‐
shop pit, so that it will be kept horizontal.
– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 50 .

Note

♦ Observe the disposal instructions.

♦ The engine must not be started without ATF and the vehicle
must not be towed!

WARNING

♦ When working close to the radiator, always keep an ade‐

quate distance from the radiator fan - risk of injury!
♦ The radiator fan can switch on automatically.

Drain ATF
– Position drip tray, e.g. -VAS 6208- under the gearbox.

WARNING

Wear safety goggles.

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– Unscrew the ATF inspection plug -A-.

– Release the overflow tube -C- (5 mm Allen key) and drain re‐
maining ATF.
– Drain the ATF.
– Install overflow tube -C- with 5mm Allen key and tighten to
tightening torque
⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165 .
Fill with ATF

Note

♦ Pay attention to all the notes and test conditions

⇒ page 147 .
♦ The ATF filler tube -arrow- is no longer available on gearboxes
as of production date 06.2006.

For gearbox with filler tube (only vehicles Octavia II up to 05.2006)

– Lever off cap -arrow- securing the screw plug with a screw‐
driver.

Note

The filler tube is located at the front of the gearbox under the
starter.

– Always replace the cap, because the cap catch is destroyed

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .
– Pull off screw plug from the filler tube.

– Hook the hook of the ATF filling system - V.A.G 1924- into the
opening of the filler tube.
– Pour in 4 liters of ATF with ATF filling system - V.A.G 1924- .
For gearbox without filler tube (vehicles up as of 06.2006)

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– Screw in the adapter for ATF oil filling - VAS 6262/2- by hand
in the location of the gearbox inspection plug -arrow 1- and
connect adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262- or -VAS 6262 A- .
– Shake the ATF reservoir before opening.

Note

Before screwing in the adapter for oil filling at the ATF reservoir,
check the length of the vent pipe and shorten if necessary
⇒ page 148 .

– Fill with 3 litres of ATF (when changing).

– Remove adapter for oil filling - VAS 6262- from adapter for ATF
oil filling - VAS 6262/2- .
– Unscrew adapter for ATF oil filling - VAS 6262/2- .
Continued for all vehicles
– Tighten ATF inspection plug by hand.
– Start engine.
– With the brake pedal actuated shift through all selector lever
positions “P, R, N, D, S” at idle speed, leaving the lever in each
position for about 10 seconds.
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Subsequently inspect ATF level and if necessary top up
⇒ “4.1 Check the ATF level level and top up”, page 147 .

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5 ATF coolant circuit

⇒ “5.1 ATF radiator - Summary of components”, page 155
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing ATF radiator”, page 159

5.1 ATF radiator - Summary of components

⇒ “5.1.1 ATF radiator - Summary of components Octavia II”, page
155
⇒ “5.1.2 ATF radiator - Summary of components Octavia II for
gearboxes with identification characters KGV, KGU”, page 156
⇒ “5.1.3 ATF radiator - Summary of components Superb II for
gearboxes with identification characters KGV, KGU”, page 157
⇒ “5.1.4 ATF radiator - Summary of components Octavia III, Yeti”,
page 158
⇒ “5.1.5 ATF radiator - Fabia II, Rapid, Roomster”, page 159

5.1.1 ATF radiator - Summary of components Octavia II

1 - Gearbox housing
2 - O-ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original
Parts
3 - ATF radiator
❑ Check fitting position
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location
of ATF radiator”“ ,
page 156
❑ ⇒ “5.2 Removing and in‐
stalling ATF radiator”,
page 159
4 - O-ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original
Parts
5 - Washer
6 - Disc spring
❑ Fitting position: Must
rest on the washer Pos.
5; curved side of the disc
spring to the outside
must point upwards.
7 - Screw
❑ 36 Nm

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Fitting location of ATF radiator

The peg -arrow B- must be positioned in the recess in the gearbox
housing.

5.1.2 ATF radiator - Summary of components Octavia II for gearboxes with iden‐
tification characters KGV, KGU

1 - ATF radiator
❑ ⇒ “5.2 Removing and in‐
stalling ATF radiator”,
page 159
2 - Support
❑ for selector lever control
cable
3 - Screw
❑ for ATF radiator
❑ 12 Nm
4 - O-ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original
Parts
5 - Screw
❑ for adapter plate
❑ 25 Nm
6 - Adapter plate
7 - O-ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original
Parts
8 - Gearbox housing

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5.1.3 ATF radiator - Summary of components Superb II for gearboxes with iden‐
tification characters KGV, KGU

1 - ATF radiator
❑ ⇒ “5.2 Removing and in‐
stalling ATF radiator”,
page 159
2 - Support
❑ for selector lever control
cable
3 - Screw
❑ for ATF radiator
❑ 12 Nm
4 - O-ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original
Parts
5 - Screw
❑ for adapter plate
❑ 25 Nm
6 - Adapter plate
7 - O-ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original
Parts
8 - Gearbox housing

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5.1.4 ATF radiator - Summary of components Octavia III, Yeti

1 - Gearbox housing
2 - O-ring
❑ always replace ⇒ Elec‐
tronic Catalogue of
Original Parts
3 - ATF radiator
❑ ⇒ “5.2 Removing and in‐
stalling ATF radiator”,
page 159
4 - Screw
❑ 20 Nm

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5.1.5 ATF radiator - Fabia II, Rapid, Roomster

1 - Gearbox housing
2 - O-ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original
Parts
3 - ATF radiator
❑ Check fitting position
⇒ Fig. ““Fitting location
of ATF radiator”“ ,
page 156
❑ ⇒ “5.2 Removing and in‐
stalling ATF radiator”,
page 159
4 - O-ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original
Parts
5 - Washer
6 - Disc spring
❑ Fitting position: Must
rest on the washer Pos.
5; curved side of the disc
spring to the outside
must point upwards.
7 - Screw
❑ 36 Nm

5.2 Removing and installing ATF radiator

⇒ “5.2.1 Removing and installing ATF radiator (Fabia, Rapid,
Roomster, Octavia II, Superb)”, page 159
⇒ “5.2.2 Remove and install ATF radiator (Octavia IlI)”,
page 161
⇒ “5.2.3 Removing and installing ATF radiator (Yeti) ”,
page 162

5.2.1 Removing and installing ATF radiator

(Fabia, Rapid, Roomster, Octavia II, Su‐
perb)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamps - MP7-602 (3094)-
Removing
– Remove engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .

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WARNING

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.

gr. 27 .
– Mark hoses of ATF radiator in order to prevent interchanging
when installing.

Note

Depending on the as-built configuration a small plastic tube is lo‐

cated in the feed of the ATF radiator, which must be re-installed
during installation.

– Clamp off the ATF-radiator hoses with hose clamps - MP7-602

(3094)- and remove from ATF-radiator.

– Remove the ATF radiator -1- from the gearbox -arrow A-.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the
following:
– Replace O-rings of ATF radiator ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of
Original Parts .
– The disc spring Pos. 6 must be installed in such a way that it
rests on the washer Pos. 5 and the curved side points upwards
⇒ “5.1 ATF radiator - Summary of components”, page 155 .
– When installing the ATF radiator -1- position the peg
-arrow B- in the recess in the gearbox housing.

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– Connect hoses of ATF radiator according to the markings onto

the ATF radiator.

Note

Depending on the as-built configuration a small plastic tube is lo‐

cated in the feed of the ATF radiator, which must be re-installed
during installation.

– Check coolant level in the cooling system ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.

19 .
– Inspecting ATF level and if necessary topping up
⇒ “4.1 Check the ATF level level and top up”, page 147 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
ATF radiator to gearbox ⇒ “5.1 ATF radiator -
Summary of compo‐
nents”, page 155

5.2.2 Remove and install ATF radiator (Octa‐

via IlI)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamp - MP7-602 (3094)-
Removing
– Remove engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .

Caution

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.

gr. 27 .
– Mark hoses of ATF radiator in order to prevent interchanging
when installing.
– Unlock the quick-release lock -2- and unhook the selector lev‐
er control cable -1-.

Caution

♦ When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under

overpressure.
♦ Before removing the coolant hoses, cover the cap of the
coolant expansion tank with a cloth and open it carefully.

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– Seal the hoses of the ATF radiator with hose clamps -

MP7-602 (3094)- .
– Remove hoses from the ATF radiator.

– Unscrew screws-arrows- and remove ATF radiator.

Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the
following:
• Always replace O-rings of ATF radiator ⇒ Electronic Cata‐
logue of Original Parts .
• Connect the coolant hoses to the ATF radiator using the mark‐
ings made during removal.
• Check coolant level in the cooling system ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.
19 .
• Inspecting ATF level and if necessary topping up
⇒ page 147 .
– Install the battery tray and battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Install air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Install engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
ATF radiator to gearbox ⇒ “5.1 ATF radiator -
Summary of compo‐
nents”, page 155

5.2.3 Removing and installing ATF radiator

(Yeti)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose clamp - MP7-602 (3094)-
Removing
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .

Caution

Touch an earthed object before working on the electrical com‐

ponents. Do not grab directly at the plug contacts or electronic
components.
Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the
battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

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– Unlock the plug connection -1- and pull out.

– Unscrew screws -arrow-.
– Undo the mounting bracket with the automatic gearbox control
unit - J217- from the bearing and remove it upwards and out.
– Remove battery and battery tray ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
– Mark hoses of ATF radiator in order to prevent interchanging
when installing.

– Unlock the quick-release lock -2- and unhook the selector lev‐
er control cable -1-.

Caution

♦ When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under

overpressure.
♦ Before removing the coolant hoses, cover the cap of the
coolant expansion tank with a cloth and open it carefully.

– Seal the hoses of the ATF radiator with hose clamps -

MP7-602 (3094)- .
– Remove hoses from the ATF radiator.

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– Unscrew screws-arrows- and remove ATF radiator.

Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the
following:
• Always replace O-rings of ATF radiator ⇒ Electronic Cata‐
logue of Original Parts .
• Connect the coolant hoses to the ATF radiator using the mark‐
ings made during removal.
• Check coolant level in the cooling system ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.
19 .
• Inspecting ATF level and if necessary topping up
⇒ page 147 .
– Install the battery tray and battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep.
gr. 27 .
For the vehicles Yeti
– Install mounting bracket with automatic gearbox control unit -
J217- .
Continued for all vehicles
– Install air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Install engine cover ⇒ engine; Rep. gr. 10 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
ATF radiator to gearbox ⇒ “5.1 ATF radiator - Sum‐
mary of components”,
page 155
Control unit holder at battery tray 5

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38 – Gears, control
1 Removing and installing oil pan, oil
filter, slide valve body and internal
wiring looms
⇒ “1.1 General Instructions”, page 165
⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve
body, internal wiring looms”, page 165
⇒ “1.3 Components at wiring loom of 8-pin plug”, page 168
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing oil pan”, page 168
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter”, page 170
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”, page 171
⇒ “1.7 removing and installing wiring loom with 14-pin plug”, page
180
⇒ “1.8 Removing and installing wiring loom with 8-pin plug and
integrated gearbox oil temperature sender G93 ”, page 181
⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing the gearbox input r.p.m. sender
G182 ”, page 183
⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing the gearbox output r.p.m. sender
G195 ”, page 184

1.1 General Instructions

WARNING

Do not run the engine or tow the vehicle when the oil pan has
been removed or without filling with ATF in the gearbox.

Note

♦ Always replace soiled or faulty slide valve bodies.

♦ ⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gear‐
box 09G”, page 12 .
♦ Coat O-rings and gasket rings with ATF. Other types of lubri‐
cant will cause the gearbox hydraulic control system to mal‐
function.
♦ The slide valve body and the wiring looms with 8-pin and 14-
pin plug can also be removed with the installed gearbox.

1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve body, internal
wiring looms

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1 - ATF level check screw

❑ Replace gasket ring
Pos. 2
❑ Inspecting ATF level
and if necessary topping
up
⇒ “4.1 Check the ATF
level level and top up”,
page 147
❑ 27 Nm
2 - Sealing ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic
Catalogue of Original
Parts
3 - Overflow tube
❑ screw with 5 mm Allen
key into the oil pan
❑ 2 Nm
4 - Oil pan
❑ ⇒ “1.4 Removing and in‐
stalling oil pan”,
page 168
5 - Screw
❑ 8 pieces for attaching
the oil pan with the oil
pan gasket to the gear‐
box housing
❑ Tighten oil pan screws
crosswise in several
stages
❑ 7 Nm
6 - Gasket
7 - Magnet
❑ 2 magnets in the beads of the oil pan
❑ clean before installation
8 - Screw
❑ 3 pieces for attaching oil strainer to slide valve body
❑ 11 Nm
9 - Oil filter
❑ ⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter”, page 170
10 - Screw
❑ for fastening power-steering gear to gearbox
❑ 12 pieces of different length
⇒ Fig. ““Screw lengths and fitting position at the slide valve body”“ , page 176
❑ pay attention to assignment ⇒ Electronic catalogue of original parts
❑ 8 Nm + 90°
❑ Replace after disassembly
11 - Slide valve body
❑ ⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”, page 171
❑ Assignment ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
12 - Screw
❑ 6 Nm

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13 - Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182-

❑ with cable and 2-pin plug connection
❑ ⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing the gearbox input r.p.m. sender G182 ”, page 183
14 - Screw
❑ 7 Nm
15 - Gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195-
❑ with cable and 2-pin plug connection
❑ ⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing the gearbox output r.p.m. sender G195 ”, page 184
16 - Gearbox housing
17 - ATF bleeder
18 - ATF radiator
❑ ⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing ATF radiator”, page 159
19 - Multi-function switch - F125-
❑ ⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing the multi-function switch F125 ”, page 185
❑ ⇒ “2.2 Setting multi-function switch F125 ”, page 187
❑ is checked by self-diagnosis
20 - Sealing ring
❑ replace ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
21 - ATF drain plug
❑ 40 Nm
22 - Lever
❑ for inside selector lever shaft at the slide valve body
❑ ⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”, page 171
23 - Washer
24 - Nut
❑ Pay attention to fitting location of the nut
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”, page 171
❑ 10 Nm
25 - Large spring
26 - Small spring
27 - Shock absorber piston
28 - Wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender - G93-
❑ with O-ring at connector
❑ Replace O-ring ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ ⇒ “1.8 Removing and installing wiring loom with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox oil temperature sender
G93 ”, page 181
❑ ⇒ “1.3 Components at wiring loom of 8-pin plug”, page 168
29 - Screw
❑ 6 Nm
30 - Wiring loom with 14-pin plug
❑ with O-ring at connector
❑ Replace O-ring ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts
❑ ⇒ “1.7 removing and installing wiring loom with 14-pin plug”, page 180
31 - Screw
❑ 6 Nm

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1.3 Components at wiring loom of 8-pin plug

1 - Hydraulic pressure sender

1 for automatic gearbox -
G193-
❑ no longer available as of
12.2004
2 - Plug for gearbox input
r.p.m. sender - G182-
3 - Cables for gearbox input
r.p.m sender - G182-
4 - Hydraulic pressure sender
2 for automatic gearbox -
G194-
❑ no longer available as of
12.2004
5 - Cables for gearbox output
r.p.m sender - G195-
6 - Plug for gearbox output
r.p.m. sender - G195-
7 - Holder for the gearbox oil
temperature sender - G93-
8 - Gearbox oil temperature
sender - G93-
❑ is integrated in the wir‐
ing loom -Pos. B-
A - 8-pin plug
B - Wiring loom for 8-pin plug
❑ ⇒ “1.8 Removing and in‐
stalling wiring loom with
8-pin plug and integra‐
ted gearbox oil temper‐
ature sender G93 ”,
page 181
C - Wiring harness bracket
D - Screw
❑ 7 Nm
E - Screw
❑ 7 Nm

1.4 Removing and installing oil pan

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Catch pan , e.g. -VAS 6208-
♦ Protective goggles

Note

⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox

09G”, page 12 .

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Removing
– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.
gr. 50 .
– Position drip tray, e.g. -VAS 6208- under the gearbox.

WARNING

Wear safety goggles.

– Unscrew ATF inspection plug and ATF drain plug-A-.

– Release the overflow tube -C- (5 mm Allen key) and drain re‐
maining ATF.

– Loosen the 8 screws -arrows- of the oil pan crosswise.

WARNING

There is still ATF in the oil pan because not all of it could be
drained via the drain opening.

– Remove oil pan together with the oil pan gasket.

Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:
– Clean the two magnets Pos. 7 in the oil pan beads
⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165 . Take care that
the full surface of the magnets rests against the oil pan.

Note

The magnets must be absolutely fitted on the provided points in

the oil pan.

– Clean gaskets and sealing surfaces and eliminate residues of

oil.
– Pay attention to correct fitting of oil pan gasket.
– When positioning the oil pan no cables must be trapped.
– Screw in the 8 screws of the oil pan crosswise.
– Replace gasket ring of ATF drain plug ⇒ Electronic Catalogue
of Original Parts .

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– Install overflow tube -C- (with 5 mm Allen key).

– Top up with ATF and inspect ATF level ⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 .
• Gasket ring -B- of ATF inspection plug must be replaced after
the ATF level inspection ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original
Parts .

Tightening torques
Component Nm
Overflow in oil pan ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve
body, internal wiring looms”, page 165
ATF inspection plug to oil pan ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve
body, internal wiring looms”, page 165
Oil pan to gearbox housing 1) ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve
body, internal wiring looms”, page 165

1) Tighten crosswise in stages.

1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter

Note

⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox

09G”, page 12 .

Removing
– Removing the oil pan
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing oil pan”, page 168 .
– Release screws -arrows- for oil strainer.
– Take the oil filter -A- out of the slide valve body.
Install
– Thinly coat gaskets on the intake collar of the oil filter (reverse
side) with ATF.

Note

If the gaskets on the reverse side of the oil filter for the slide valve
body are defective or no longer properly attached to the oil filter,
the oil filter must be replaced.

– Position oil filter on the slide valve body and screw in screws
-arrows- to tightening torque, and tighten
⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165 .
– Installing the oil pan ⇒ page 169 .
– Top up with ATF and inspect ATF level ⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 .

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1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve

body
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Protective goggles

WARNING

Do not run the engine or tow the vehicle when the oil pan has
been removed or without ATF filling.

Note

♦ The slide valve body as well as the wiring looms can be re‐
moved even if the gearbox is installed.
♦ Insert gasket rings with ATF. The use of other lubricants leads
to the malfunction of the gearbox hydraulic control system.
♦ Always replace soiled or faulty slide valve bodies.
♦ Do not use fluffy cloths.
♦ ⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gear‐
box 09G”, page 12 .

Removing

WARNING

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Removing the oil pan
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing oil pan”, page 168 .
– Removing oil filter
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter”, page 170 .

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– Make a sketch by hand in the same way as for the illustration

with all the solenoid valves and their plug connections and
mark all the plugs with the corresponding colour. Also mark
the related cables with the corresponding colours.

Note

♦ This sketch is absolutely necessary, so that the plugs on the

solenoid valves are not inadvertently interchanged when re-
installing the slide valve body.
♦ Under certain circumstances an interchange of the plugs could
lead to a destruction of the gearbox.

– With a small screwdriver, lever up the catches on the connec‐

tors at the solenoid valves -Pos. 1...8- and pull out the con‐
nectors.

Note

In case of damage of the plug connections, the entire wiring har‐

ness with 14-pin plug or the slide valve body with the solenoid
valves must be replaced.

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– Unscrew the 3 screws -D- and -E-.

Carefully disconnect the following plug connections:

Note

Plug connection -1- and plug connection -4- are not available as
of 12.2004.

– Plug connection -1- for hydraulic pressure sender - G193- .

– Plug connection -2- for gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182- .
– Plug connection -4- for hydraulic pressure sender 2 - G194- .
– Plug connection -6- for gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195- .
– Carefully pull the gearbox oil temperature sender - G93- -8-
together with the bracket -7- out of the slide valve body.

Note

When re-installing, pay attention to the attachment of the bracket

on the gearbox oil temperature sender - G93- .

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– Unhook wiring loom at bracket -C-.

Note

In case of damage of the plug connections (depending on the

defective plugs), the wiring loom with 8-pin plug or the gearbox
input r.p.m. sender - G182- or the gearbox output r.p.m. sender -
G195- must be replaced.

– Remove gearshift lever -A- on the gearshift shaft.

Note

♦ Carefully hold the gearshift lever -A- with combination pliers

-B-, so that the torque is not transmitted onto the multi-function
switch - F125- .
♦ Pay attention to the slide valve in the slide valve body, in which
the gearshift lever is engaged, so that it is not damaged.

– Loosen the fixing screws -arrows- of the slide valve body

crosswise and carefully remove the slide valve body.
– Remove the bracket -1- and -2-.
3 - Designation of slide valve body, here e.g. “A2”

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Note

♦ Observe when installing that the screws have different lengths

and must be replaced.
♦ Only the marked fixing screws -arrows- must be released.
♦ When releasing other screws the function of the slide valve
body can be impaired or the slide valve body splits.
♦ When removing the slide valve body, the shock absorber pis‐
ton -E- must be secured against dropping out or removed
together with both springs.

Install

Note

♦ The routing of the cables must be accurately observed, so that

when positioning the slide valve body they are not trapped or
damaged.
♦ Damaged or trapped cables must always be replaced.

– Route the wiring loom -C- (with 8-pin plug) according to the
illustration in the specified recess in the slide valve body.
• The wiring loom -C- must not rest against the planetary gear‐
box. The clearance -a- must be maintained, so that the wiring
loom is not chafed in the driving mode.
– Route the wiring looms -A-, -B- and -D- according to the illus‐
tration over the gearbox border.
– Make sure that the shock absorber piston -E- is installed in the
illustrated location in the gearbox.

Note

♦ If the shock absorber piston -E- was removed, is must be

cleaned together with both springs and installed according to
the illustration
⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165 Pos. 27, Pos. 26
and Pos. 25.
♦ To do so insert both springs into each other, coat the outer wall
of the shock absorber piston and the opening in the gearbox
with ATF and insert all parts in the gearbox.
♦ Press the shock absorber piston in the gearbox and secure
against falling out, until the slide valve body is positioned.

– Position the slide valve body without force.

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Screw lengths and fitting position at the slide valve body

• Wiring harnesses must not be trapped by the slide valve body,
trapped cables must always be replaced ⇒ Electronic Cata‐
logue of Original Parts .
– All fixing screws for slide valve body must be replaced ⇒
Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .
– Screw on by hand the bracket for the wiring loom -1- and -2-
with the corresponding screws.
– Tighten remaining screws for slide valve body -arrows- by
hand.
– Pay attention to the screw lengths:
Arrow - screw M6 × 21
Arrow A - screw M6 × 16
Arrow B - screw M6 × 28

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Note

♦ If the cable -3- (for gearbox input rpm sender - G182- ) is too
short, in order to screw the plug connection -2- on the provided
point onto the slide valve body, it was wrongly routed or trap‐
ped by the slide valve body, then the slide valve body must be
removed again and the cable must be correctly routed.
♦ Trapped cables must be replaced ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of
Original Parts .

– Make sure that no cables are in fact trapped.

– After this, tighten the screws -arrows- for the slide valve body
from the outside to the inside to a final torque ⇒ page 180 .

– Hang the wiring loom in the bracket -B-.

– Position the gearshift lever -2- on the gearshift shaft -5-.

Note

Make sure that the pin of the gearshift lever -2- engages in the
slide valve -1- -arrow A-. If necessary the slide valve must be
moved accordingly out or into the slide valve body.

– Fit washer -4- and nut -3- onto the gearshift shaft.

Note

♦ The centering collar of the nut must point to the washer and
when screwing on catch in the washer.
♦ The wiring loom must be routed below the gearshift lever.

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– Tighten nut to tightening torque

⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165 .

Note

♦ Carefully hold the gearshift lever -A- with combination pliers

-B-, so that the torque is not transmitted onto the multi-function
switch - F125 - .
♦ Pay attention to the slide valve in which the gearshift lever on
the slide valve body is engaged so that it is not damaged.

– Connect plug connections -1...8- according to the sketches

made by hand on the solenoid valves during removal. Abso‐
lutely pay attention to the colours of the plug connections and
cables.
– Route the wiring harness -B- in the same way as the illustra‐
tion.

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Caution

Under certain circumstances an interchange of the plugs could

lead to a destruction of the gearbox.

– Mount plug -2-.

– Mount plug -6-.

Note

The connector lines must have the same colour as the respective
plugs.

– Position bracket -7- on the gearbox oil temperature sender -

G93- -8-.
– Insert gearbox oil temperature sender - G93- together with the
bracket in the slide valve body and tighten the screw (M6)
-E-.
– Fit plug connections -1- and -5- onto the pressure sender.

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– Secure plug connections -2- and -6- with screws M5 -D- at

slide valve body.

Note

♦ If the cable -3- (for gearbox input rpm sender - G182- ) is too
short, in order to screw the plug connection -2- on the provided
point onto the slide valve body, it was wrongly routed or trap‐
ped by the slide valve body, then the slide valve body must be
removed again and the cable must be correctly routed.
♦ Trapped cables must be replaced.

– Hang the wiring harness -B- in the bracket -C- and route in the
same way according to the illustration.
– Install oil filter
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter”, page 170 .
– Installing the oil pan ⇒ page 169 .
– Top up with ATF and inspect ATF level ⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Slide valve body to gearbox housing (from out‐ ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
side to the inside) valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165
M6 screws, pay attention to different screw
lengths1)
Gearshift lever on gearshift shaft (nut) ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165
Gearbox oil temperature sender - G93- ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
(M6 screw with bracket to slide valve body) valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165
2 x plug for the speed sender ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide
(M5 screw with bracket to slide valve body) valve body, internal wiring looms”, page 165
1) Replace bolts.

1.7 removing and installing wiring loom with

14-pin plug

Note

⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox

09G”, page 12 .

WARNING

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

Removing
– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐
trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Removing the oil pan
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing oil pan”, page 168 .

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– Removing oil filter

⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter”, page 170 .
– Remove the slide valve body
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”,
page 171 .
With gearbox installed
– Unplug the 14 pin plug connection -A- from gearbox plug.

Continued for all gearboxes

– Unscrew fixing screw of 14-pin plug outside the gearbox hous‐
ing.
– Pull the plug out of the gearbox housing and carefully guide
through the wiring loom -D-.
Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:
– Replace O-ring at plug ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original
Parts .
– Moisten O-ring with ATF.
– Press plug with positioned O-ring up to the stop into the gear‐
box.

Tightening torque
Component Nm
Locking screw for 14-pin plug ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve
body, internal wiring looms”, page 165

1.8 Removing and installing wiring loom

with 8-pin plug and integrated gearbox
oil temperature sender - G93-
⇒ “1.3 Components at wiring loom of 8-pin plug”, page 168 .

Note

⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox

09G”, page 12 .

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WARNING

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

Removing
– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐
trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Removing the oil pan
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing oil pan”, page 168 .
– Removing oil filter
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter”, page 170 .
– Remove the slide valve body
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”,
page 171 .
With gearbox installed
– Unplug the 8 pin plug connection -B- from gearbox plug.

Continued for all gearboxes

– Unscrew fixing screw of 8-pin plug outside the gearbox hous‐
ing.
– Pull the plug out of the gearbox housing and carefully guide
through the wiring loom -C-.
Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:
– Replace O-ring at plug ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original
Parts .
– Moisten O-ring with ATF.
– Press plug with positioned O-ring up to the stop into the gear‐
box.

Tightening torque
Component Nm
Locking screw for 8-pin plug ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve
body, internal wiring looms”, page 165

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1.9 Removing and installing the gearbox in‐

put r.p.m. sender - G182-

Note

⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox

09G”, page 12 .

WARNING

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

Removing
– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐
trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Removing the oil pan
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing oil pan”, page 168 .
– Removing oil filter
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter”, page 170 .
– Remove the slide valve body
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”,
page 171 .
– Release screw -1-.
– Pull gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182- with cable -A- out of
the gearbox.
Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:
– Carefully press gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182- up to the
stop into the gearbox.

Tightening torque
Component Nm
Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G182- to ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve
gearbox, M6 screw body, internal wiring looms”, page 165

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1.10 Removing and installing the gearbox

output r.p.m. sender - G195-

Note

⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox

09G”, page 12 .

WARNING

Observe measures when disconnecting and connecting the

battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

Removing
– Disconnect the battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐
trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .
– Removing the oil pan
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing oil pan”, page 168 .
– Removing oil filter
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing the oil filter”, page 170 .
– Remove the slide valve body
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing the slide valve body”,
page 171 .
– Release screw -2-.
– Pull gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195- with cable -B- out
of the gearbox.
Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the
following points:
– Moisten O-ring at sender with ATF.
– Carefully press gearbox output r.p.m. sende - G195- up to the
stop into the gearbox.

Tightening torque
Component Nm
Gearbox input r.p.m. sender - G195- to ⇒ “1.2 Summary of components - oil pan, oil strainer, slide valve
gearbox, M5 screw body, internal wiring looms”, page 165

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2 Removing, installing and setting mul‐

ti-function switch - F125-
⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing the multi-function switch F125 ”,
page 185
⇒ “2.2 Setting multi-function switch F125 ”, page 187

2.1 Removing and installing the multi-func‐

tion switch - F125-
Removing
– Shift selector lever to position “N”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Lever off the selector lever control cable -1- from the gearshift
lever -6-, e.g using an open-end wrench, while ensuring that
the selector lever control cable does not get kinked.

Note

Do not release screw -2-.

– Unplug connector -5- at multi-function switch.

– Remove gearshift lever -1-.

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– Bend back the hooks of the circlip -2- using a screwdriver.

Note

If one or several hooks of the circlip break off by bending, the

circlip must be replaced ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

– Remove nut -3- with washers -2- and -1-.

– Unscrew the 2 screws -B- and pull off the multi-function switch
-A- upwards over the gearshift shaft.
Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the
following:
– Fit the multi-function switch - F125- onto the gearshift shaft.
– Tighten the fixing screws -B- for multi-function switch by hand.
– Fit washers -1-, -2- and nut -3- onto the gearshift shaft.

– Secure the nut by bending up the hooks to the circlip -2-.

Note

If one or several hooks of the circlip break off by bending, the

circlip must be replaced ⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts .

– Setting multi-function switch - F125-

⇒ “2.2 Setting multi-function switch F125 ”, page 187 .

– Install gearshift lever -1-.

Note

The gearbox must remain in the position “N”, if necessary shift

back into “N”.

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– The plug -5- is placed onto the multi-function switch.

– Push selector lever control cable -1- onto the gearshift lever
-6-, while ensuring that the selector lever control cable does
not get kinked.

Note

Under some circumstances the gearshift lever must be shifted in

the correct position, in order to be able to push on the selector
lever control cable.

– Inspect setting of selector lever control cable

⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .
Tightening torques
Component Nm
Multi-function switch - F125- to gearshift shaft 7
Gearbox shift lever to gearshift shaft 13

2.2 Setting multi-function switch - F125-

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Setting gauge - T10173-
– Shift selector lever to position “N”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Lever off the selector lever control cable -1- from the gearshift
lever -3-, e.g using an open-end wrench -2-, while ensuring
that the selector lever control cable does not get kinked.

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– Remove gearshift lever -1-.

– Loosen both screws -B-.

Note

Do not release the screws.

– Fit the setting gauge - T10173- onto the gearshift shaft.

– Turn the multi-function switch -A- until the peg of the plug
-arrow 1- engages in the groove of the setting gauge -
T10173- .
If the peg of the plug cannot engage into the groove of the setting
gauge, then the gearbox is no longer in the position “N”. In this
case, the gearbox must be shifted again with the setting gauge
into the position “N”:
To do so turn the setting gauge to the front or to the rear, until the
peg of the plug -arrow 1- can engage into the groove of the setting
gauge - T10173- (if necessary slightly turn the multi-function
switch -A-).
– Fix the setting gauge - T10173 - to the gearshift shaft using a
knurled screw -C-
– Tighten both screws -B- to tightening torque 6 Nm.
– Remove setting gauge from gearshift shaft.
Further installation occurs in reverse order.
– Inspect setting of selector lever control cable
⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .

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39 – Final drive - differential

1 Replace the flange shaft gasket rings
⇒ “1.1 Replacing the left flange shaft gasket ring”, page 189
⇒ “1.2 Replacing the right flange shaft seal ring”, page 190

1.1 Replacing the left flange shaft gasket

ring
Gasket ring can be replaced with the gearbox installed.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Thrust piece - T10176-
♦ Extractor - T10055-
♦ Adapter - T10055/2-
Removing

Note

♦ ⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gear‐

box 09G”, page 12 .
♦ Gasket rings can be replaced with the gearbox installed.
♦ The left drive shaft is completely removed.
♦ The right drive shaft remains on the vehicle and is only re‐
moved from the gearbox.

– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.

gr. 50 .
– Position drip tray, e.g. -VAS 6208- under the gearbox.
– Remove drive shaft, left ⇒ Chassis, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 .
– Close opening for drive shaft at gearbox with a clean cloth
-A-.
– Drill a hole in the outer metal of the gasket ring with a com‐
mercially available twist drill -B- (∅ 2 to 4 mm).

Note

♦ Grease drill -B- in such a way that the metal swarfs adhere.
♦ Only drill through the metal of the ring, otherwise the gearbox
may be damaged.

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– Screw a sheet metal screw with a diameter of approx. 4 mm

into the drilled hole of the gasket ring -arrow-.

Note

The sheet metal screw must not be screwed in too deep, so that
the bearing behind the gasket ring is not damaged.

– Remove the gasket ring with the extractor - T10055- and

adapter - T10055/2- .
If the metal plate ring of the gasket ring is pulled out:

– Lever out the remaining shaft seal with a screwdriver -A-.

– Remove cloth -A- and thoroughly clean the gearbox.

WARNING

No metal swarfs must enter into the gearbox and into the open‐
ing for the drive shaft, if necessary suction off these swarfs.

Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the
following:
– Coat the exterior area with ATF and half fill the space between
the sealing lips with sealing grease - G 052 128 A1- .
• Fitting position: The open side of the gasket ring faces towards
the gearbox.
– Position new seal ring by hand and press in as far as possible,
so that the shaft seal is fixed in the gearbox housing.

– Position pressure plate - T10176- in the middle on the shaft

seal -A-.
– Drive the new gasket ring up to the stop in the pressure plate;
do not tilt the gasket ring.
– Install drive shaft, left ⇒ Chassis, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 .
– Inspecting ATF level and if necessary topping up
⇒ “4.1 Check the ATF level level and top up”, page 147 .
– Install the noise insulation ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 50 .

Tightening torque
Flange shaft to gearbox ⇒ Chassis, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40

1.2 Replacing the right flange shaft seal ring

Gasket ring can be replaced with the gearbox installed.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Thrust piece - T10177-
♦ Extractor - T10055-
♦ Adapter - T10055/2-

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Removing

Note

⇒ “2 Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox

09G”, page 12 .

– Remove the sound dampening system ⇒ Body Work; Rep.

gr. 50 .
– Remove drive shaft, right ⇒ Chassis, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 .
– Close opening for drive shaft at gearbox with a clean cloth
-A-.
– Position drip tray, e.g. -VAS 6208- under the gearbox.
– Drill a hole in the outer metal plate ring of the shaft seal with
a commercially available twist drill -B- (∅ 2 to 4 mm).

Note

♦ Only drill through the metal plate ring, otherwise the gearbox
may be damaged.
♦ Grease drill -B- in such a way that the metal swarfs adhere.

– Screw a sheet metal screw with a diameter of approx. 4 mm

into the drilled hole of the gasket ring -arrow-.

Note

The sheet metal screw must not be screwed in too deep, so that
the bearing behind the gasket ring is not damaged.

– Remove the gasket ring with the extractor - T10055- and

adapter - T10055/2- .
If the metal plate ring of the gasket ring is pulled out:

– Lever out the remaining shaft seal with a screwdriver -A-.

– Remove cloth -A- and thoroughly clean the gearbox.

WARNING

No metal swarfs must enter into the gearbox and into the open‐
ing for the drive shaft, if necessary suction off these swarfs.

Install
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Pay attention to the
following:
– Coat the exterior area with ATF and half fill the space between
the sealing lips with sealing grease - G 052 128 A1- .
• Fitting position: The open side of the gasket ring faces towards
the gearbox.
– Position new seal ring by hand and press in as far as possible,
so that the shaft seal is fixed in the gearbox housing.

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– Position pressure plate - T10177- in the middle on the shaft

seal -A-.
– Drive the new gasket ring up to the stop in the pressure plate;
do not tilt the gasket ring.
– Install drive shaft, right ⇒ Chassis, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 .
– Inspecting ATF level and if necessary topping up
⇒ “4.1 Check the ATF level level and top up”, page 147 .
– Install the noise insulation ⇒ Body Work; Rep. gr. 50 .

Tightening torque
Flange shaft to gearbox ⇒ Chassis, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40

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2 Replacing the gasket ring for the

gearshift shaft
⇒ “2.1 Replacing the gasket ring for the gearshift shaft”,
page 193

2.1 Replacing the gasket ring for the gear‐

shift shaft
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Thrust piece - T10174-
– Removing multi-function switch - F125-
⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing the multi-function switch F125
”, page 185 .
– Remove gasket ring with screwdriver, do not damage the
gearshift shaft.
– Coat the exterior area with ATF and half fill the space between
the sealing lips with sealing grease - G 052 128 A1- .
• Fitting position: The open side of the gasket ring faces towards
the gearbox.

– Drive in the new gasket ring with pressure plate - T10174- up

to the stop, do not twist the gasket ring.
– Installing and setting multi-function switch - F125-
⇒ “2 Removing, installing and setting multi-function switch
F125 ”, page 185 .

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