SKODA Fabia II 2007, Fabia II 2009, Fabia II 2011, Octavia II 2004, Octavia II 2010 Workshop Manual

Service

GETtheMANUALS.org

Workshop Manual

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ ,

F
Octavia II 2010 ➤ , Octavia III 2013 ➤ ,
Octavia III 2014 ➤ , Rapid 2011 ➤ ,
Rapid India 2011 ➤ , Rapid NH 2013 ➤ ,
Rapid NH 2014 ➤ , Roomster 2006 ➤ ,

a

bia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ,

Superb II 2008 ➤ , Yeti 2010 ➤ ,
Yeti 2011 ➤

Gearbox 09G

Edition 07.2014

Service Department. Technical Information

Service

GETtheMANUALS.org

List of Workshop Manual Repair GroupsList of Workshop Manual
Repair GroupsList of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

R

ep ai r Gr ou p

00 - Technical data
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
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Contents

00 - Technical data

1 Identification of the gearbox

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

1 Torque converter

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

1 Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

. . . . . . . . . . 20

38 - Gears, control

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

. . . . 165

Contents i

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

1.1 General Instructions

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

1 Replace the flange shaft gasket rings

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

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

ii Contents

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

00 – Technical data

1 Identification of the gearbox

(SRL000705; Edition 07.2014)

⇒ “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 2­Example:

.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

FXA
02H2T0014

4

09G 300
035G

AISIN AW

Note

Gearbox identification characters
Serial number

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
Part number

Manufacturer: AISIN

The gearbox identification characters also appear on the vehicle
data stickers.

1. Identification of the gearbox 1

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

1.2 Identification characters, aggregate as‐
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‐
tured

Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./75 kW
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15

from
through

2. gear 2.370

3. gear 1.556

4. gear 1.155

5. gear 0.859

6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Drive wheel 49
Output gear 52
Ratio 1.061

Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

01.2004

07.2004

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts

08.2004

05.2005

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters GJZ

Manufac‐
tured

Assignment Engine 2.0 ltr./110 kW FSI
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148

from
through

09.2004

09.2004

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts

2 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

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
gear

Drive wheel 49
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‐
tured

from
through

11.2004

05.2005

02.2005

05.2005
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./85 kW FSI 2.0 ltr./110 kW FSI
Torque con‐

verter

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

inal Parts

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

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
gear

Drive wheel 49
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‐
tured

from
through

05.2005

10.2006

06.2005

10.2006
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./75 kW 1.6 ltr./85 kW FSI
Torque con‐

verter

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

inal Parts

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

inal Parts

Ratio 1. gear 4.148

2. gear 2.370

3. gear 1.556

4. gear 1.155

5. gear 0.859

1. Identification of the gearbox 3

Service

List of Workshop Manual Repair GroupsList of Workshop Manual
Repair GroupsList of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

R

ep ai r Gr ou p

00 - Technical data
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
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

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‐
tured

from
through

05.2008

11.2008

05.2008

11.2008
Assignment Engine 2.0 ltr./110 kW FSI 1.6 ltr./85 kW FSI
Torque con‐

verter

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

inal Parts

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

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
gear

Drive wheel 49
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‐
tured

from
through

05.2008

04.2013

11.2011

06.2013
Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./75 kW 1.8 ltr./112 kW TFSI
Torque con‐

verter

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

inal Parts

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

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
gear

Drive wheel 49 48
Output gear 52 53
Ratio 1.061 0.906

Final drive Output shaft 15

Crown wheel 61

1. Identification of the gearbox 5

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G

Ratio 4.067

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

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters JUF KGG

Manufac‐
tured

Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15

from
through

2. gear 2.370

3. gear 1.556

4. gear 1.155

5. gear 0.859

6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Drive wheel 48
Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906

Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

11.2006

05.2008

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts

05.2008

07.2010

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters MFZ QAW

Manufac‐
tured

Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148 4.148

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15 15

from
through

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
Drive wheel 48 48
Output gear 53 53
Ratio 0.906 0.906

Crown wheel 61 61
Ratio 4.067 4.067

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

07.2010

11.2014

inal Parts

11.2014

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

inal Parts

6 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

1.2.3 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios (Roomster)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters JUF KGG

Manufac‐
tured

Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15

from
through

2. gear 2.370

3. gear 1.556

4. gear 1.155

5. gear 0.859

6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Drive wheel 48
Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906

Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

11.2006

05.2008

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts

05.2008

07.2010

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters MFZ QAW

Manufac‐
tured

Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148 4.148

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15 15

from
through

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
Drive wheel 48 48
Output gear 53 53
Ratio 0.906 0.906

Crown wheel 61 61
Ratio 4.067 4.067

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

07.2010

11.2014

inal Parts

11.2014

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

inal Parts

1. Identification of the gearbox 7

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters MFZ

Manufac‐
tured

Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15

from
to

2. gear 2.370

3. gear 1.556

4. gear 1.155

5. gear 0.859

6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Drive wheel 48
Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906

Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

09.2011

inal Parts

1.2.5 Identification characters, aggregate assignment, ratios (Rapid)

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters MFZ QAW

Manufac‐
tured

Assignment Engine 1.6 ltr./77 kW
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.148

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15

from
through

2. gear 2.370

3. gear 1.556

4. gear 1.155

5. gear 0.859

6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Drive wheel 48
Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906

Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

11.2013

11.2013

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts

11.2013

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters PLS

8 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Manufac‐

tured
Assignment Engine 1.6 l/81 kW MPI
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.670

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15

from
through

2. gear 2.530

3. gear 1.560

4. gear 1.130

5. gear 0.860

6. gear 0.690
Reverse gear 3.390
Drive wheel 48
Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906

Crown wheel 58
Ratio 3.867

05.2014

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts

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

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters KGV

Manufac‐
tured

Assignment Engine 1.8 ltr./112 kW TFSI
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.044

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15

from
through

2. gear 2.371

3. gear 1.556

4. gear 1.159

5. gear 0.852

6. gear 0.672
Reverse gear 3.193
Drive wheel 48
Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906

Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Orig‐

11.2011

inal Parts

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

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

1. Identification of the gearbox 9

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Manufac‐

tured
Assignment Engine 1.6 l/81 kW MPI
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.670

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15

from
to

2. gear 2.530

3. gear 1.556

4. gear 1.130

5. gear 0.859

6. gear 0.686
Reverse gear 3.394
Drive wheel 48
Output gear 53
Ratio 0.906

Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

01.2014 03.2014

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts

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

Automatic gearbox 6-speed gearbox 09G
Identification characters QEM

Manufac‐
tured

Assignment Engine 1.6 l/81 kW MPI
Torque con‐

verter
Ratio 1. gear 4.460

Intermediate
gear

Final drive Output shaft 15

from
through

2. gear 2.510

3. gear 1.560

4. gear 1.140

5. gear 0.850

6. gear 0.670
Reverse gear 3.190
Drive wheel 49
Output gear 52
Ratio 1.061

Crown wheel 61
Ratio 4.067

06.2014

⇒ Electronic Catalogue of Original Parts

1.3 Contents

Planetary gear

Contents Automatic gearbox 09G
New filling 7 ltr.

10 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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 .

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

1. Identification of the gearbox 11

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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
♦ 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 - J217­The 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.

⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 .

12 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

2.2 Repair instructions

Scrupulous care and cleanliness as well as the proper tools are
essential requirements for carrying out proper and successful
gearbox
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

♦ If the automatic gearbox is replaced, check ATF level if nec‐

♦ Secure the torque converter against dropping out when the

♦ Thoroughly clean the connection points and their surroundings

♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover. Use foil

♦ Carefully cover or close opened components if the repair is not

♦ Only install clean parts. Remove spare parts from their wrap‐

♦ Before installing the gearbox check the fitting position of the

♦ When installing, take care with the correct positions of dowel

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

O-rings, gasket rings, gaskets

repairs. Obviously, the generally valid basic safety rules

the gearbox has been removed or without ATF filling.

essary top up with ATF
specifications ⇒ “1.3 Contents”, page 10 .

gearbox is removed.

before releasing.

and paper. Do not use fuzzy cloths!

completed immediately.

ping immediately before fitting.

torque converter

⇒ “1.4 Installing the torque converter”, page 18 .

sleeves in the engine.

⇒ “4 ATF”, page 147 . Capacities and

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

2. Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox 09G 13

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

♦ 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

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.

agent , using a thread tap to remove old locking agent

14 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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 - N110­Located in the gearshift mechanism close to the selector lever.

Prevents
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 - F125­The 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 .

the (unintentional) shifting of the selector lever from po‐

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

2. Information and repair instructions for the automatic gearbox 09G 15

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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 - J217­Control 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.

16 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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 1782­If 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

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

1. Torque converter 17

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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.

18 Rep. gr.32 - Torque converter

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Measure

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.

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

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.

1. Torque converter 19

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

37 – Controls, housing

1 Electric and electronic components,

fitting
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

locations of the automatic gear‐

1.1.1 Summary of components - Electric and electronic components, fitting loca‐
tions of the automatic gearbox (Octavia II, Superb II, YETI)

20 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 21

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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
❑ ⇒ “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
❑ ⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing the gearbox output r.p.m. sender G195 ”, page 184

12 - Selector lever position indicator - Y6-

❑

Fitting location
❑

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
❑

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

⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox input r.p.m. sender -G182- ”“ , page 25

⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox output r.p.m. sender -G195- ”“ , page 25

⇒ Fig. ““ Selector lever position indicator -Y6- ”“ , page 25

⇒ Fig. ““ Kick-down switch -F8- ”“ , page 26

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

22 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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.

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 23

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Multi-function switch - F125-

Fitting location: The multi-function switch is located at the top of
the gearbox. The plug connection
multi-function switch.

-5- is directly placed onto the

Switch for Tiptronic - F189­Fitting location: The Tiptronic switch - F189- is integrated in the

printed circuit board
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 .

-B- of the gearshift mechanism.

24 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195­Fitting 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 - G182­Fitting location: The gearbox input r.p.m sender - G182-

-arrow 1- is fixed to the gearbox housing behind the slide valve
body.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Selector lever position indicator - Y6­Fitting location: Integrated in the dash panel insert.

Note

The selector lever position indicator - Y6- can only be replaced
together with the dash panel insert.

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 25

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Kick-down switch - F8­This 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-

foot controls.

is located in the

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.

1.1.2 Summary

of components - Electric and electronic components, fitting loca‐

tions of the automatic gearbox (Fabia II, Roomster, Rapid)

26 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

❑

is checked by self-diagnosis

⇒ “2.1 Removing and installing the multi-function switch F125 ”, page 185

❑

⇒ Fig. ““ Multi-function switch -F125- ”“ , page 30

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

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 27

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

9 - Relay for starter interlock switch

❑

Fitting location ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 97

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

❑ Fitting location
❑

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
❑

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

❑

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
❑

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

⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox input r.p.m. sender -G182- ”“ , page 31

⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox output r.p.m. sender -G195- ”“ , page 31

⇒ Fig. ““ Selector lever position indicator -Y6- ”“ , page 31

⇒ Fig. ““ Kick-down switch -F8- ”“ , page 32

Diagnostic connection
Fitting location: Cover in driver's footwell

28 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Selector lever lock solenoid - N110­Fitting 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.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 29

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Multi-function switch - F125-

Fitting location: The multi-function switch is located at the top of
the gearbox. The plug connection
multi-function switch.

-5- is directly placed onto the

Switch for Tiptronic - F189­Fitting location: The Tiptronic switch - F189- is integrated in the

printed circuit board
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 .

-A- of the gearshift mechanism.

30 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox output r.p.m. sender - G195­Fitting 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 - G182­Fitting location: The gearbox input r.p.m sender - G182-

-arrow 1- is fixed to the gearbox housing behind the slide valve
body.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Selector lever position indicator - Y6­Fitting location: Integrated in the dash panel insert.

Note

The selector lever position indicator - Y6- can only be replaced
together with the dash panel insert.

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 31

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Kick-down switch - F8-

Brake light switch - F- up to MY 2011
Fitting location: The brake light switch - F- -arrow-

foot controls.

is located in the

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.

1.1.3 Summary

of components - Electric and electronic components, fitting loca‐

tions of the automatic gearbox (Octavia III)

32 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 33

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

❑ ⇒ “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
❑ ⇒ “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
❑ ⇒ “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
❑

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
❑

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

⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox output r.p.m. sender -G195- ”“ , page 36

⇒ Fig. ““ Gearbox input r.p.m. sender -G182- ”“ , page 36

⇒ Fig. ““ Brake light switch -F- ”“ , page 37

⇒ Fig. ““ Kick-down switch -F8- ”“ , page 37

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.

34 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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.

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 35

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Switch for Tiptronic - F189­Fitting 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 - G195­Fitting 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 - G182­Fitting location: The gearbox input r.p.m sender - G182-

-arrow 1- is fixed to the gearbox housing behind the slide valve
body.

36 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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-

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Brake light switch - F-

Fitting location: Brake light switch - F- -1- is

brake cylinder.

located on the master

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 37

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

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.

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

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.

38 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Disconnect

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 battery-earth strap with the ignition off ⇒ Elec‐

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

trical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

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

1. Electric and electronic components, fitting locations of the automatic gearbox 39

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Unlock the plug connection -1- and pull out.
– Unscrew screws -arrow-.
– Undo

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

Install
– Installation is carried out in the reverse order.
– Pay

the mounting bracket with the automatic gearbox control

unit - J217- from the bearing and remove it upwards and out.

box control unit - J217- from the mounting bracket.

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

battery tray

5

40 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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- .

2. Repairing shift mechanism 41

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

❑ with firmly integrated

❑ replace gearshift mechansim if Tiptronic switch - F189- defective

❑

5 - Latch spring
6 - Screw

❑

7 - Catch plate
8 - Screw

❑ 4 pieces
❑ for attaching the catch plate to the gearshift mechanism
❑ 3.5 Nm

firmly integrated cir‐
cuit board for gearshift
mechanism, do not
touch

Tiptronic switch - F189­and Selector lever lock
solenoid - N110- , these components can be checked in the “Targeted fault finding” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester

⇒ “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

3.5 Nm

42 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

2. Repairing shift mechanism 43

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

44 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

❑ ⇒ “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) .

2. Repairing shift mechanism 45

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

46 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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.

2. Repairing shift mechanism 47

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

❑ with firmly integrated

❑ replace gearshift me‐

5 - Selector lever lock solenoid - N110-

❑ ⇒ “2.12 Removing and installing selector lever lock solenoid N110 ”, page 100
❑

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
❑
❑ ⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing the selector lever control cable”, page 92

firmly integrated cir‐
cuit board for gearshift
mechanism, do not
touch

Tiptronic switch - F189- ,
this can be checked in
the “Targeted fault find‐
ing” ⇒ Vehicle diagnos‐
tic tester

chansim if Tiptronic
switch - F189- defective

⇒ “2.9 Removing and in‐
stalling selector mecha‐
nism”, page 74

Selector lever lock solenoid - N110- is checked using self-diagnosis

⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control cable”, page 55

48 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

❑ 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

2. Repairing shift mechanism 49

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

50 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

-direction of arrow-. To do so, unscrew 4 screws Pos. 5 (fig.
S37-10008) from the shift housing

-B- in

⇒ 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-

2. Repairing shift mechanism 51

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

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

⇒ page 52

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) .

52 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

2. Repairing shift mechanism 53

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

-direction of arrow-. To do so, unscrew 4 screws

⇒ Item 2 (page 53) from the shift housing.

-B- in

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.

54 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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

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

automatic gearbox control unit - J217- with mounting

-1-.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Note

Ignore position -2- and -4-.

For vehicles Fabia II, Roomster, Rapid, Octavia II and Superb II

2. Repairing shift mechanism 55

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Press

– Lever off selector lever control cable in such a way that the

• 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-

– Unscrew the screws -arrows-, remove the support for the se‐

♦
♦

Continued for all vehicles
– Shift selector lever from “P” to “S”.
– Check front boot on the selector lever cable control for dam‐

– Shift selector lever into position “P”.

• Gearshift mechanism and selector lever control cable must

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

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.

extremity can move freely.

and unhook the selector lever control cable

lector lever control cable -4- and place it to one side.

Note

-1-.

Do not remove the circlip -5-.
Do not bend or buckle the selector lever control cable.

age, if necessary replace control cable.

move smoothly when shifting gears. On some vehicles, you
can replace the selector lever control cable separately.

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”.

56 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Release

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.

screw -2- at the front ball socket of the selector lever

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

selector lever control
cable

13

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
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”.

is pressed at the grip of the selector lever must be pos‐

2. Repairing shift mechanism 57

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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 - 3409­Removing

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.

58 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

– 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.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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 - T30098­Removing

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.

2. Repairing shift mechanism 59

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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

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

– Clip cover for shift mechanism into centre console.

the plug connection -C- for lamp for selector lever scale

illumination - L101- .

Note

2.5.3 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism Octavia II

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T30098-

60 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

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-.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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. Repairing shift mechanism 61

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...
Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

2.5.4 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mechanism Rapid

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T30098­Removing
– Carefully press the release tool - T30098- in

-direction of arrow­centre console.

and subsequently clip the cover out of the

– 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

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

– Clip cover for shift mechanism into centre console.

the plug connection -A- for lamp for selector lever scale

illumination - L101- .

Note

2.5.5 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism Octavia III

Special tools and workshop equipment required

62 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

♦ 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.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Disconnect

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.

the plug of the display unit -arrow A- and the plugs

2.5.6 Removing and Installing the cover for

the shift mechanism Yeti

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T30098­Removing
– Apply handbrake.
– Shift selector lever to position “N”.
– Switch off ignition.

2. Repairing shift mechanism 63

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Using the unlocking tool - T30098- lift up the cover on the left

and right -arrow-.

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

illumination - L101- .
Install
Installation is performed in the reverse order, pay attention to the

following points:

the plug connection -A- for lamp for selector lever scale

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

♦

♦

– Clip cover for shift mechanism into centre console.

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-.

64 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

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 1275­Removing
– 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.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

2. Repairing shift mechanism 65

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.
– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐

tion - L101- .

– Open

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

observe the following:

♦

♦

the warm-type clamp -arrow- below the handle and pull

off handle with cover.

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-

66 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

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

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

observe the following:

the warm-type clamp -arrow- below the handle and pull

off handle with cover.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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 .

2. Repairing shift mechanism 67

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

2.6.3 Removing and installing retractor spring Fabia II, Roomster

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hose binding claw - V.A.G 1275­Removing
– 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
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:

of arrow- beyond its pressure point and secure it with

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.

68 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

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 1275­Removing
– 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
a cable strap or a suitable wire -2-. This can prevent that the
lock button is inadvertently pressed into the handle.

of arrow- beyond its pressure point and secure it with

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

2. Repairing shift mechanism 69

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Pull the cover -B- upwards over the handle.
– Disconnect plug -A- for lamp for selector lever scale illumina‐

tion - L101- .

– Open

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

observe the following:

♦

the warm-type clamp -arrow- below the handle and pull

off handle with cover.

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 .

70 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

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

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Detach

lever collar from the selector lever towards the top -arrow A­so that the lock button -2- is not pressed in.

the selector lever handle -1- together with the selector

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
not touched.

• The selector lever handle must latch into the round slot of the
selector lever.

-2- is

2. Repairing shift mechanism 71

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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 - T40203­Work 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.

72 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Carefully

lever handle -1- -arrow-.

guide the release tool - T40203- fully into the selector

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

• Do not touch and press in the lock button again before instal‐
ling the selector lever handle.

-A- is pressed out and locked.

2. Repairing shift mechanism 73

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

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 .

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

74 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Lever

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

– Unhook the selector lever control cable -1- from the clip

For vehicles Fabia II and Roomster up to 10.2011

off the selector lever control cable -1- from the gearshift

lever -3-, e.g. using a fixed spanner -2-.

lever control cable -arrows- and pull out the selector lever
control cable from the cable support/gearbox.

-arrow- at the gearbox.

– 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.

2. Repairing shift mechanism 75

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Remove underbody cover on right and left -arrows-.
– Detach tunnel bridge below the exhaust system ⇒ Engine;

Rep. gr. 26 .

– Disconnect

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

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

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.

plug connection -1-, remove inserting terminal out

the bracket for the pre-exhaust pipe from the assem‐

76 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

– 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

does not get bent and kinked.

to the bottom, ensuring the selector lever control cable

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

2. Repairing shift mechanism 77

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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

78 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Insert

– Hang the selector lever control cable -1- in the clip -arrow- at

– Clamp

– Install exhaust system and align free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

– Installing the selector lever handle and cover for the shift

♦

♦ ⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing selector lever handle as of

– Check the function of the ignition key anti-removal lock

– Setting selector lever control cable

– Inspect gearshift mechanism

– Install air filter ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 24 .
– Connect earth strap of battery ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr.

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.

the gearbox. When installing the selector lever control cable,
respect a minimum distance of at least 5 mm from the ATF
cooler.

the selector lever control cable on the gearbox side with

the fixing part to the heat shield of the exhaust system.

gr. 26 .

mechanism:

⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing and installing selector lever
handle up to 10.2012”, page 65 .

11.2012”, page 70 .

⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .

⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .

⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .

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
mechanism (Fabia II and Room‐
ster) up to 10.2011

Summary of components - Shift
mechanism (Fabia II and Room‐
ster) as of 11.2011

Summary of components - Gear‐
shift mechanism (Rapid)

⇒ “2.1.4 Summary of com‐
ponents - Shift mechanism

up to 10.2011 (Fabia II and

Roomster)”, page 47

⇒ “2.1.5 Summary of com‐
ponents - Shift mechanism

as of 11.2011 (Fabia II and

Roomster)”, page 49

⇒ “2.1.6 Summary of com‐

ponents - Gearshift mecha‐

nism (Rapid)”, page 51

2. Repairing shift mechanism 79

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

2.9.2 Removing and installing slave cylinder Octavia II, Superb II

Removing
– Shift selector lever into position “P”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Disconnect

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

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.

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

off the selector lever control cable -1- from the gearshift

– Unhook the selector lever control cable -1- from the clip

-arrow- at the gearbox.

80 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

– 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 .

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Disconnect

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

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

bly carrier arrows ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 .

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

Note

plug connection -1-, remove inserting terminal out

the bracket for the pre-exhaust pipe from the assem‐

The decoupling element of the front part of the exhaust system
should not be bent by more than 10° - risk of damage.

2. Repairing shift mechanism 81

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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

does not get bent and kinked.

to the bottom, ensuring the selector lever control cable

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.

82 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

– Insert the shift mechanism and tighten the rear nuts -1- by

hand.

– Mount

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.

the strut for centre console -3- onto the shift mechanism

Note

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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.

2. Repairing shift mechanism 83

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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 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 .

the selector lever control cable on the gearbox side with

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‐
shift mechanism -Octavia II up to

10.2009

Summary of components - Gear‐
shift mechanism - Octavia II as of

11.2009

Summary of components - Gear‐
shift mechanism -Superb II

2.9.3 Remove

and install shift mechanism Oc‐

⇒ “2.1.1 Summary of com‐

ponents - Gearshift mecha‐

nism -Octavia II up to

10.2009”, page 41

⇒ “2.1.2 Summary of com‐

ponents - Gearshift mecha‐

nism - Octavia II as of

11.2009”, page 44

⇒ “2.1.3 Summary of com‐

ponents - Gearshift mecha‐

nism -Superb II”, page 46

tavia IlI

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal tool for the inner lining of the door panel -MP8-602/1­Removing
– Removing the cover for the shift mechanism

⇒ “2.5 Removing and Installing the cover for the shift mecha‐

nism”, page 58 .

84 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

– 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

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

Note

-1-.

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

2. Repairing shift mechanism 85

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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

and unhook the selector lever control cable
– Remove the circlip -5- and release the selector lever control

cable -1- from the support -4-.

Caution

-1-.

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.

86 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

– 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 .

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out
additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

2. Repairing shift mechanism 87

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Insert

– Hang the selector lever control cable in the clip arrow at the

– Check the function of the ignition key anti-removal lock

– Setting selector lever control cable

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

– Inspect gearshift mechanism

– Install the heat shield below the shift mechanism and fasten

– Install

– Install the tunnel bridges below the exhaust system ⇒ Engine;

Tightening torques

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.

ATF radiator. When installing the selector lever control cable,
respect a minimum distance of at least 5 mm from the ATF
cooler.

⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .

⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .

23 .

⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .

the trim panels for the underfloor on the body ⇒ Body Work;
Rep. gr. 50 .

exhaust system and align free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 26 .

Rep. gr. 26 .

Summary of components - Gear‐
shift mechanism (Octavia III, Yeti)

⇒ “2.1.7 Summary of com‐

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 -MP8-602/1­Removing
– 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 .

88 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Remove

gr. 68 .

– Disconnect plug connection for vehicle wiring harness to se‐

lector mechanism -1-.

the centre console and air guide ⇒ Body Work; Rep.

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

Note

-1-.

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

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

and unhook the selector lever control cable

– Remove the circlip -5- and release the selector lever control

cable -1- from the support -4-.

Caution

-1-.

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.

2. Repairing shift mechanism 89

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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.

.

90 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

– 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 .

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

Note

If the battery earth strap is disconnected and connected, carry out
additional operations ⇒ Electrical System; Rep. gr. 27 .

2. Repairing shift mechanism 91

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Insert

– Hang the selector lever control cable in the clip arrow at the

– Check the function of the ignition key anti-removal lock

– Setting selector lever control cable

– Inspect gearshift mechanism

– Install the heat shield below the shift mechanism and fasten

– Install

– Install the tunnel bridges below the exhaust system ⇒ Engine;

Tightening torques

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.

ATF radiator. When installing the selector lever control cable,
respect a minimum distance of at least 5 mm from the ATF
cooler.

⇒ “2.4 Check the function of the ignition key removal lock”,
page 57 .

⇒ “2.3 Inspecting and adjusting the selector lever control ca‐
ble”, page 55 .

⇒ “2.2 Inspecting the gearshift mechanism”, page 54 .

the trim panels for the underfloor on the body ⇒ Body Work;
Rep. gr. 50 .

exhaust system and align free of stress ⇒ Engine; Rep.

gr. 26 .

Rep. gr. 26 .

Component
Control unit holder at

battery tray
Summary of compo‐

nents

- Gearshift mech‐

anism (Octavia III, Yeti)

⇒ “2.1.7 Summary of components -

Gearshift mechanism (Octavia III, Ye‐

Nm

5

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 .

92 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

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.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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 .

2. Repairing shift mechanism 93

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– Disconnect

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 .

plug connection -1-, remove inserting terminal out

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

– Unscrew the nuts -arrows- for the lid of the shift mechanism.
– Carefully

trol cable forward. At the same time do not damage the boot.

slide the cover with boot over the selector lever con‐

94 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

– 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-.

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

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-.

2. Repairing shift mechanism 95

Fabia II 2007 ➤ , Fabia II 2009 ➤ , Fabia II 2011 ➤ , Octavia II 2004 ➤ ...

GETtheMANUALS.org

Gearbox 09G - Edition 07.2014

– 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

trol cable forward. At the same time do not damage the boot.

slide the cover with boot over the selector lever con‐

96 Rep. gr.37 - Controls, housing