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matter of course, be observed.
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The gearbox code can be found on top of the gearbox, near the
starter.
1 - Gearbox code
2 - Day of production
3 - Month of production
4 - Year of production
5 - Serial number
6 - Minute of production
7 - Hour of production
8 - Factory
Note
The gearbox code is also indicated on the vehicle data stickers.
⇒ “3.1 General information”, page 5
⇒ “3.2 Rules for cleanliness”, page 5
⇒ “3.3 General repair instructions”, page 6
⇒ “3.4 Gaskets and seals”, page 7
⇒ “3.5 Nuts and bolts”, page 7
3.1General information
Gearbox
♦ The torque of the engine is transmitted via the flywheel to the
dual clutch gearbox. The flywheel and the dual clutch are
joined together by a toothed connection. Together they take
on the function of the dual-mass flywheel.
♦ The gearbox is structured like a manual gearbox. Through op‐
posed
hydraulic actuation of the dual clutch, it is operated like
an automatic gearbox. In other words, the gears are engaged
automatically or manually via the Tiptronic system. There is no
clutch pedal.
Selector mechanism
The feedback for the gearbox concerning the selector lever po‐
sition is not transferred by mechanical means via the selector
lever cable and the multifunction switch (gear sensor) any more,
as is the case for the automatic gearbox. The information con‐
cerning selector lever positions or shifting operations are trans‐
ferred to the gearbox control unit via a separate control unit in the
selector mechanism and the CAN data bus. That is, gears are
shifted without any mechanical cables being involved. Only for
selector lever position “P” the parking lock is engaged mechani‐
cally via the selector lever cable.
Gear change point variations for gradients
An additional gear change map automatically selects gear
changes for gradients dependent upon accelerator pedal position
and driving speed.
•Gear change map for extreme uphill stretches is matched to
engine output.
•Gear change map for extreme downhill stretches is matched
to the braking effect of the engine.
•If a gear is selected directly via the Tiptronic system, it is also
possible to use the braking effect of the engine in a specific
gear, e.g. when driving down a slope with a trailer attached.
3.2Rules for cleanliness
♦ First thoroughly clean connecting points and surrounding
areas and then loosen bolts.
♦ Seal open lines and connections immediately using clean
plugs or sealing caps from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .
♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them to
prevent them from getting dirty. Use sheeting and paper for
this purpose. Use lint-free cloths only.
♦ Make sure that no dirt can enter an »open« gearbox.
♦ Install only clean parts; do not remove Genuine parts from
♦ If repair work cannot be performed immediately, cover opened
parts carefully.
♦ Protect disconnected electrical connectors from dirt and water,
and only reconnect them in dry condition.
3.3General repair instructions
To ensure flawless and successful gearbox repairs, the greatest
care
and cleanliness as well as the use of good and proper tools
are essential. Also note the basic rules on safety when performing
repair procedures.
A number of general notes on the individual repair procedures,
which can otherwise be found in the relevant sections of the man‐
ual, are summarised here. They apply for this particular workshop
manual.
Guided fault-finding, vehicle self-diagnosis and test instruments
♦ Before performing repairs to the gearbox, determine the cause
of the fault as accurately as possible ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester, Guided Fault Finding
or Test Instruments .
Special tool
For a complete list of special tools used in this workshop manual,
see ⇒ "Workshop equipment and special tools" .
Gearbox
Always make sure that no dirt can enter an »open« gearbox. In
particular, dirt entering an »exposed« mechatronic unit for dual
clutch
gearbox - J743- and/or oil pump can lead to gearbox failure.
♦ If gearbox covers have been unbolted or gearbox has no fluid,
do not run engine or tow vehicle.
♦ First thoroughly clean connecting points and surrounding
areas and then loosen bolts.
♦ When installing the gearbox, ensure that dowel sleeves be‐
tween the engine and gearbox are correctly located.
Locking devices
♦ Do not overstretch retaining rings.
♦ Always renew retaining rings which have been damaged or
overstretched.
♦ Retaining rings must locate properly in grooves.
Dual clutch gearbox oil
The oil quality is of critical importance for the function of the gear‐
box.
Shake oil bottle before opening.
Do not mix additives in oil. Do not fill any other oil.
Oil which has been drained out cannot be filled again.
Oil drain and inspection plug
A plastic overflow pipe (with 8 mm hexagon socket head) is lo‐
cated behind this plug
-arrow-. Its length determines the oil level
in the gearbox.
3.4Gaskets and seals
♦ Renew O-rings, seals and gaskets.
♦ After removing gaskets and seals, always inspect contact sur‐
face
of housing or shaft for burrs resulting from removal or for
other signs of damage.
♦ Before installing seals, lightly oil outer diameter and half-fill
space between sealing lips -arrow- with sealing grease G 052 128 A1- .
♦ The open side of the oil seals faces toward the side with fluid
filling.
♦ Only use dual clutch gearbox oil. Other lubricants will cause
problems in function.
♦ Coat O-rings with dual clutch gearbox oil to prevent pinching
of rings during assembly.
♦ After renewing gaskets, O-rings and seals, check oil level in
gearbox and top up if necessary
⇒ page 162 .
3.5Nuts and bolts
♦ Loosen and tighten securing bolts and securing nut for covers
and housings diagonally.
♦ Specified torques given are for unoiled nuts, bolts and screws.
♦ Clean threads of bolts which are to be installed with locking
fluid using a wire brush. Then insert bolts with locking fluid -
AMV 185 101 A1- .
♦ Use a thread chaser to clear residual locking fluid from all
threaded
Otherwise there is a danger of bolts shearing when subse‐
quently being removed.
♦ Check pitch of thread, to ensure correct thread chaser is used
to clean threads and to ensure the threads are not damaged.
♦ Always renew self-locking bolts and nuts.
holes into which self-locking bolts are to be screwed.
❑ Renew after removal
3 - Retaining ring for drive plate
4 - Dual clutch
Caution
♦The drive plate has to re‐
main engaged between
the teeth of the outer
plate carrier.
♦If the drive plate de‐
taches, the plates in the
dual clutch can shift. It
may then not be possible
to adjust the clutch cor‐
rectly when it is installed.
♦ This figure is intended only to provide an overview of the
components. The dual clutch must not be dismantled be‐
cause all the plates have been balanced relative to each
other.
♦ If the drive plate is detached, the plates in the dual clutch
can
shift, and consequently it may not be possible to adjust
the clutch correctly when it is installed.
1.2Removing
and installing clutch end cov‐
er
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Clean assembly sleeve - T10459- before using. Do not use a
scratched sleeve.
Brief description
The cover is held in its seat by a retaining ring. After the retaining
ring has been removed, the cover can be levered out of its seat.
Cover and retaining ring must always be renewed. Never install
a
new cover with a hammer and never oil the centre seal or touch
it with a hand! However, if this should happen, the cover is certain
to leak!
Removing
The gearbox must be removed for work on cover.
– Drain gear oil
– Remove gearbox ⇒ page 89 .
– Secure gearbox to assembly stand ⇒ page 157 .
Often, doubts arise as to whether the filter must be renewed or
not.
It is not always necessary to change the oil filter ⇒ page 159 .
– Lift dual clutch with force -in direction of arrow- to stop using
hooks - 3438- and note measurement.
– Call this value “A”.
Note
This value will be needed later for the check measurement so
save value “A” until the last measurement has been performed.
Second measurement
•The retaining pin - T10524- remains installed!
– Set tip of dial gauge -on hub of large plate carrier-.
Note
Tip must not sit on retaining ring.
– Set -dial gauge- to 0 with preload again.
– Lift dual clutch with force to stop and note measurement.
– Call this value “B”.
Now calculate which shim must be fitted:
– Use this formula:
Value “B” minus value “A” minus 0.11 = thickness of shim to
be fitted.
– Note result.
The shims are sized in 0.05 mm increments.
– Measure
the shims and determine which one is closest to the
result.
WARNING
Always use the next-largest shim, never the next-smallest.
Example:
Calculated dimension for shimNew shim
1.28 mm1.3 mm
1.26 mm1.3 mm
– Remove old retaining ring -arrow-.
Note
Do not dispose of ring yet; it will be needed once more.
– Fit calculated shim.
Third measurement (check measurement)
To make sure that the shim is correct, a test measurement must
still be carried out. Proceed as follows:
•The retaining pin - T10524- remains installed!
– Install old retaining ring -arrow- once more.
– Set tip of dial gauge -on hub of large plate carrier-.
Note
Set the tip of the dial gauge on the shim -1-.
– Set -dial gauge- to 0 with preload again.
– Lift dual clutch with force to stop and note measurement.
– Call this value “C”.
Now calculate which shim must finally be fitted:
– Use this formula:
This specification must lie between 0.05 and 0.12 mm.
If the specification is not attained, then achieve the specification
⇒ “1.1 Removing and installing mechatronic unit for dual clutch
gearbox J743 (gearbox installed)”, page 26
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing gearbox input speed sender G182
and oil temperature sender in multi-plate clutch G509 up to gear‐
box date 05/15”, page 32
1.1Removing and installing mechatronic
unit for dual clutch gearbox - J743(gearbox installed)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Up to gearbox date 05/15 release tool - T10465-
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-
Always make sure that no dirt can enter an »open« gearbox.
In particular, dirt entering an »exposed« mechatronic unit for dual
clutch gearbox - J743- can lead to gearbox failure.
Please also refer to the notes on the oil filter change regarding
»dirty oil« ⇒ page 159 .
Remove mechatronic unit.
– Move selector lever to position “P”.
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
It is possible that parts having nothing to do with the mechatronic
unit must be removed. This depends on the vehicle's equipment.
This will create enough space to remove the mechatronic unit.
Vehicles with petrol engine
– Remove connecting hose between charge air cooler and
charge air pipe ⇒ Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Assembly
overview - charge air system .
Continued for all vehicles
– Remove electrical wiring and retainer from front of sump
-arrows- (2 x M6 nuts).
– Raise wiring in area of sump and secure it.
– Place
used oil collection and extraction unit - V.A.G 1782- be‐
low gearbox.
– Drain oil
⇒ page 164 .
– Remove securing clip -3-.
– Unscrew bolts -1- diagonally and remove.
– Remove cover -2- with seal.
Always renew bolts, securing clips and the cover with seal.
•Lift or put down mechatronic unit only on housing and on
solenoid valves.
Lay mechatronic unit to side properly.
– Put
down mechatronic unit so that sensors -arrows- are point‐
ing upwards.
Install mechatronic unit.
Install in reverse order of removal. During this procedure, observe
the following:
WARNING
Before installing the mechatronic unit, clean the sealing sur‐
face on the gearbox housing thoroughly without using cleaning
agents. Always make sure that no dirt can get into the inside.
To gearbox date 05/15
– Before installation, check that »sender« -1- is installed
To gearbox date 05/15
– Push on connector -1- and engage.
– After this, check that fastener -2- is not damaged.
Caution
•Work with great care. The fastener of the connector -2can break. If this has happened, the connector will no
longer hold and the damaged part, e.g. mechatronic unit
for dual clutch gearbox - J743- must be renewed.
Continuation for all:
– Renew seal -arrow-.
A new mechatronic unit already has a new oil seal.
– Moisten seal with oil.
– Set
new cover with seal -2- in place and tighten with new bolts
-1- diagonally in several stages to 10 Nm + 45°.
– Install new securing clip -3-.
– Attach wire retainer to cover and tighten nuts to 10 Nm.
– Push on connector for mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox
– Do not start engine!
– Fill with oil ⇒ page 164 .
– Install
noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Assembly overview – noise insula‐
tion .
– Conduct basic adjustment of mechatronic unit for dual clutch
gearbox - J743- .
1.2Removing and installing gearbox input
speed sender - G182- and oil tempera‐
sender in multi-plate clutch - G509-
ture
up to gearbox date 05/15
Note
♦
As of gearbox date 06/15, the gearbox input speed sender G182- and the oil temperature sender in multi-plate clutch G509- have been discontinued.
♦
If a sender is fitted, a sender must be reinstalled after it has
been removed.
♦
The following procedure applies only to gearboxes in which a
sender is fitted.
Brief description
Both senders are combined in one component and can be re‐
newed together only. They are in the gearbox near the multiclutch. Before removal, the mechatronic unit for dual clutch
gearbox - J743- must be removed.
Removing
– Remove mechatronic unit for dual clutch gearbox - J743-
Do not pull on line!
– Unscrew and remove bolt -2- and pull out sender -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. During this procedure, observe
the following:
Reinstall »old« sender only if:
•The sender has no defect
•The cable was not pulled on when it was removed
– Moisten sender with dual clutch gearbox oil and install.
⇒ “2.1 Distinguishing between different types of bevel boxes”,
page 34
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing bevel box”, page 35
⇒ “2.3 Detaching bevel box from gearbox - gearbox removed”,
page 57
2.1Distinguishing between different types
of bevel boxes
The bevel box installed in the vehicle could be “0A6” or “0CP”.
Bevel boxes can be identified by means of the following:
Distinguishing feature with bevel box installed:
Determine version of bevel box by recess -arrow-
subframe.
Remove following components if necessary:
– Noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
66 ; Noise insulation .
– Centre underbody cladding ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody cladding; Removing and installing
underbody cladding .
in right area of
Area denoted by -arrow- is marked with “0A6” or “0CP”.
Additional distinguishing feature with bevel box removed:
Output flange on bevel box “0A6” is secured with a nut -A- ⇒ As‐
The right drive shaft will be removed in a later step.
– Do
not loosen the front flange bolt -arrow- more than 90° while
the vehicle is still standing on its wheels, or the wheel bearing
will be damaged. ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft .
Note
So that the propshaft can be turned later in order to loosen it:
– Move selector lever to »N« position.
– Remove exhaust gas recirculation cooler ⇒ Rep. gr. 26 ; Ex‐
haust gas recirculation; Removing and installing exhaust gas
recirculation cooler .
The engine support - T10533- -A-
remains in the forward position
after the cooler has been removed. This makes it easier to remove
the bevel box later.
– Remove right drive shaft ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft .
– Unscrew bolts -A and B-, and remove gearbox carrier -1- for
bevel box.
– Remove upper securing bolts -arrows- securing bevel box to
– Loosen lower securing bolts securing bevel box to gearbox
and unscrew only as far as dimension
-a-.
Dimension -a- = 15 mm.
This prevents the bevel box from falling down immediately when
loosened using multi-purpose tool - VW 771- .
– Fit puller - T 10472- to bevel box.
– Prepare
multi-purpose tool - VW 771- with a washer -a- and 2
sleeves from the supplementary set for engine and gearbox
support - VW 540/1 B- as shown in the illustration.
lower securing bolts -arrows- and remove bevel box.
Installing
When installing, note the following:
– Grease splines of differential with grease for clutch plate
splines - G 000 100- .
– Install new retaining ring -arrow A- and new O-ring -arrow B-
on right stub shaft.
– Insert
bevel box and press against gearbox as far as it will go.
Note
Turn stub shaft if spline position is unfavourable (bevel box cannot
be pressed to stop against gearbox).
– If splines are correctly positioned and shafts are centred, then
bevel box will slide to stop against gearbox.
Caution
To ensure that the retaining ring of the stub shaft engages
properly in the differential bevel gear, strike the face of the
spline stub with a plastic hammer. Do not pull bevel box force‐
fully against gearbox by turning securing bolts. Damage to
gearbox or bevel box could result.
– Screw on bevel box with new bolts -arrows- until finger-tight,
♦ Supplementary set for engine and gearbox support - VW 540/1
B-
♦ Puller - T 10472-
♦ Counter-hold tool - T10172A-
♦ Engine support - T10533-
Removing
– Raise
vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same
height.
Note
After loosening centre bolt, do not lower vehicle to ground again.
The right drive shaft will be removed in a later step.
– Do not loosen the front flange bolt -arrow- more than 90° while
the vehicle is still standing on its wheels, or the wheel bearing
will be damaged. ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft .
Note
So that the propshaft can be turned later in order to loosen it:
– Move selector lever to »N« position.
– Remove noise insulation below engine and gearbox. ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation
– Loosen lower securing bolts securing bevel box to gearbox
and unscrew only as far as dimension
-a-.
Dimension -a- = 15 mm.
This prevents the bevel box from falling down immediately when
loosened using multi-purpose tool - VW 771- .
– Fit puller - T 10472- to bevel box.
– Prepare
multi-purpose tool - VW 771- with a washer -a- and 2
sleeves from the supplementary set for engine and gearbox
support - VW 540/1 B- as shown in the illustration.
lower securing bolts -arrows- and remove bevel box.
Installing
When installing, note the following:
– Grease splines of differential with grease for clutch plate
splines - G 000 100- .
– Install new retaining ring -arrow A- and new O-ring -arrow B-
on right stub shaft.
– Insert
bevel box and press against gearbox as far as it will go.
Note
Turn stub shaft if spline position is unfavourable (bevel box cannot
be pressed to stop against gearbox).
– If splines are correctly positioned and shafts are centred, then
bevel box will slide to stop against gearbox.
Caution
To ensure that the retaining ring of the stub shaft engages
properly in the differential bevel gear, strike the face of the
spline stub with a plastic hammer. Do not pull bevel box force‐
fully against gearbox by turning securing bolts. Damage to
gearbox or bevel box could result.
– Screw on bevel box with new bolts -arrows- until finger-tight,
then tighten. Specified torque: ⇒ page 88 .
– Install
ening sequence of bolts
46 Rep. gr.34 - Controls, housing
gearbox carrier. Observe installation location and tight‐
vehicle. All 4 supports of lifting platform must be at same
height.
Note
After loosening centre bolt, do not lower vehicle to ground again.
The right drive shaft will be removed in a later step.
– Do not loosen the front flange bolt -arrow- more than 90° while
the vehicle is still standing on its wheels, or the wheel bearing
will be damaged. ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and installing drive shaft .
Note
So that the propshaft can be turned later in order to loosen it:
– Move selector lever to »N« position.
– Remove noise insulation below engine and gearbox. ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation
Vehicles with petrol engine:
– Remove connecting hose between charge air cooler and
charge
overview - charge air system .
Vehicles with diesel engine:
50 Rep. gr.34 - Controls, housing
air pipe ⇒ Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Assembly
– Remove upper securing bolts -arrows- securing bevel box to
gearbox.
– Loosen lower securing bolts securing bevel box to gearbox
and unscrew only as far as dimension
-a-.
Dimension -a- = 15 mm.
This prevents the bevel box from falling down immediately when
loosened using multi-purpose tool - VW 771- .
– Fit puller - T 10472- to bevel box.
– Prepare
54 Rep. gr.34 - Controls, housing
multi-purpose tool - VW 771- with a washer -a- and 2
sleeves from the supplementary set for engine and gearbox
support - VW 540/1 B- as shown in the illustration.
lower securing bolts -arrows- and remove bevel box.
Installing
When installing, note the following:
– Grease splines of differential with grease for clutch plate
splines - G 000 100- .
– Install new retaining ring -arrow A- and new O-ring -arrow B-
on right stub shaft.
– Insert
bevel box and press against gearbox as far as it will go.
Note
Turn stub shaft if spline position is unfavourable (bevel box cannot
be pressed to stop against gearbox).
– If splines are correctly positioned and shafts are centred, then
bevel box will slide to stop against gearbox.
To ensure that the retaining ring of the stub shaft engages
properly in the differential bevel gear, strike the face of the
spline stub with a plastic hammer. Do not pull bevel box force‐
fully against gearbox by turning securing bolts. Damage to
gearbox or bevel box could result.
– Grease splines of differential with grease for clutch plate
splines - G 000 100- .
– Install new retaining ring -arrow A- and new O-ring -arrow B-
on right stub shaft.
– Insert bevel box and press against gearbox.
Note
Turn stub shaft if spline position is unfavourable (bevel box cannot
be pressed to stop against gearbox).
– If splines are correctly positioned and shafts are centred, then
bevel box will slide against contact surface on gearbox.
Caution
Retaining ring on stub shaft must engage correctly in differen‐
tial bevel gear. If retaining ring is not engaged, there is a risk
that stub shaft might move outwards.
Also, bevel box is not allowed to be bolted onto gearbox force‐
fully.
Damage to gearbox or bevel box could result in both
cases.
– To ensure that the retaining ring engages properly in the dif‐
ferential bevel gear, strike the face of the spline stub several
times with a plastic hammer (weight 1000 - 2000 g).
– Screw on bevel box with new bolts -arrows- until finger-tight,
then tighten. Specified torque: ⇒ page 88 .
– Installing gearbox ⇒ page 146
– After installing gearbox, check oil level and top up
With integrated selector
lever sensor control unit
- J587- with selector lev‐
er - E313- , Tiptronic
switch - F189- , switch
for selector lever locked
in P - F319- and selector
lever lock solenoid N110-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 71
3 - Bolt
Qty. 4
❑
❑ 8 Nm
4 - Plug
5 - Hexagon flange nut
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 8 Nm
6 - Selector housing
7 - Gearbox
8 - Bolt
❑ Always renew after re‐
moving.
❑ For selector cable sup‐
port bracket to gearbox
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 20 Nm + 90°
9 - Bolt
❑ Adjuster screw for selector lever cable
❑ 13 Nm
10 - Securing clip
❑ Always renew after removing.
❑ Installation position: offset side points forwards towards front end.
11 - Selector lever cable
❑ Selector lever cable is not greased
❑ Removing and installing
❑
⇒ “3.2.1 Emergency release from position P, Passat 2015 ►, Pas‐
sat Estate 2015 ►, Arteon 2018 ►”, page 64
⇒ “3.2.2 Emergency release from position P, Tiguan 2016 ►”,
page 64
3.2.1Emergency release from position P,
Passat 2015 ►, Passat Estate 2015 ►,
Arteon 2018 ►
Do not remove handle
– Depress brake pedal or set handbrake.
– Open lid of storage compartment.
– Grasp under selector lever cover with one hand, and unclip
cover by pulling it upwards.
– Push selector cover to one side.
– Using
a screw driver, from right side, press yellow plastic part
and hold in this position.
Selector lever can now be moved from position »P«.
3.2.2Emergency release from position P, Ti‐
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ -T10383/2-
There is a chance that the button could be pressed into the
handle. Never install a handle with the button pressed in.
♦
Move push button to installation position ⇒ page 70 .
♦
New handle is supplied with installation guard. Do not remove
guard until just before installing. To remove, pull out
-in direction of arrow-.
– Push
on handle with new clamp -arrow- to stop. Do not tighten
clamp yet.
– Press push button after installation.
Note
If not installed correctly, the button remains inserted in the handle
after being pressed. If this happens, pull handle off again and
move push button to installation position again ⇒ page 70 . Then
fit the handle again.
– If the press button moves back to its start position, the clamp
can be tightened using the hose clip pliers - V.A.G 1275- .
– Connect electrical connector.
– Clip cover in position.
on handle with new clamp -arrow- to stop. Do not tighten
clamp yet.
– Press push button after installation.
Note
If not installed correctly, the button remains inserted in the handle
after being pressed. If this happens, pull handle off again and
move push button to installation position again ⇒ page 70 . Then
fit the handle again.
– If the press button moves back to its start position, the clamp
can be tightened using the hose clip pliers - V.A.G 1275- .
– Connect electrical connector.
– Clip cover in position.
3.4Moving push button in the handle to in‐
stallation position
If the button was pressed by mistake, the installation position can
be restored.
There are 2 ways of moving the push button into the installation
position,
described here.
Place handle »with« installation guard in installation position:
When using the installation guard, make sure that it has an eyelet
-arrow- at the front. Other types of installation guard are not suit‐
able.
»with« and »without« installation guard. Both of them are
– Holding down push button, completely push in installation
guard
with eyelet -arrow- until installation guard engages, then
release push button. When the installation guard is pulled out,
the push button engages in the installation position.
Place handle »without« installation guard in installation position:
– Using e.g. a screwdriver press small lever -1- for pull rod into
groove -2-. This action presses the push button
-3- back into
installation position.
-I- = button pressed in
-II- = button in installation position
Note
♦
Press the lever only into the groove and no further.
♦
Do not clip the handle trim onto selector mechanism until the
handle has been fitted. This makes it possible to check wheth‐
er the small lever engages in the pull rod when the button is
pressed.
3.5Removing and installing selector mech‐
⇒ “3.5.1 Removing and installing selector mechanism with selec‐
tor lever cable”, page 71
⇒ “3.5.2 Removing and installing selector mechanism without se‐
lector lever cable, Passat 2015 ►, Passat Estate 2015 ►, Arteon
2018 ►”, page 73
⇒ “3.5.3 Removing and installing selector mechanism without se‐
lector lever cable, Tiguan 2016 ►”, page 75
3.5.1Removing and installing selector mech‐
Brief description
In the interior, the centre console must be removed.
The heat shield beneath the vehicle must be removed.
Removing
– Remove selector lever handle ⇒ page 65 .
– Remove
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Assembly over‐
view - centre console .
anism
anism with selector lever cable
centre console with securing bracket ⇒ General body
footwell air duct ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.
87 ; Air duct; Assembly overview - air routing and air distribu‐
tion in passenger compartment .
– Separate electrical connector from selector mechanism to ve‐
hicle wiring harness.
– Remove air filter housing.
Passat, Tiguan with diesel engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
housing
Tiguan with petrol engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
housing
Continuation for all:
– Pry selector lever cable -arrow- off lever using an open-ended
spanner.
Caution
Locks on selector lever cable break off very easily. If a locking
lug has broken off, complete selector mechanism with selector
lever cable must be renewed.
– Carefully
push locking mechanisms of selector lever cable to‐
gether -arrows- and remove selector lever cable upwards out
of cable support bracket.
– Do not bend or kink cable.
– Remove propshaft on all-wheel drive model ⇒ Rep. gr. 39 ;
Propshaft; Removing and installing propshaft .
– Install centre tunnel heat shield below selector mechanism ⇒
General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Mouldings/trims/
extensions; Removing and installing floor heat shield .
selector mechanism -B- together with selector hous‐
ing downwards.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. During this procedure, observe
the following:
Note
♦
Do not bend or kink gear selector cable.
♦
Do not grease selector lever cable.
♦
Following installation of selector mechanism, selector lever
cable must be checked for ease of movement and be adjusted.
•Selector lever on selector mechanism must be set to position
“N”.
– Insert cable into selector mechanism, attach to selector lever
and fit new securing clip.
– Install heat shield below selector mechanism ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Mouldings/trims/extensions;
Removing and installing floor heat shield .
– Install mounting bracket ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre con‐
sole .
– Install centre console vent ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Air duct; Assembly overview - air routing and air dis‐
tribution in passenger compartment .
– Install centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre con‐
sole .
– Install selector lever handle
– Adjust selector lever cable ⇒ page 83 .
– Check selector mechanism ⇒ page 83 .
Specified torques
♦ Selector housing to body ⇒ page 61
3.5.3Removing and installing selector mech‐
Brief description
In the interior, the centre console must be removed.
The heat shield beneath the vehicle must be removed.
Removing
– Remove selector lever handle ⇒ page 65 .
– Remove
gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre con‐
sole .
anism without selector lever cable, Ti‐
guan 2016 ►
centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
– Install new securing clip -arrow- and insert plug.
– Install
heat shield below selector mechanism ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Mouldings/trims/extensions;
Removing and installing floor heat shield .
– If
previously removed, install mounting bracket -2- ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing
and installing centre console .
– If featured, install footwell air duct ⇒ Heating, air conditioning;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Air duct; Assembly overview - air routing and air
distribution in passenger compartment .
– Install centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre con‐
sole .
– Install selector lever handle
⇒ page 65 .
– Adjust selector lever cable ⇒ page 83 .
– Check selector mechanism ⇒ page 83 .
Specified torques
♦ Selector housing to body ⇒ page 63
3.6Removing and installing selector lever
cable
⇒ “3.6.1 Removing and installing selector lever cable, Passat
2015 ►, Passat Estate 2015 ►, Arteon 2018 ►”, page 78
⇒ “3.6.2 Removing and installing selector lever cable, Tiguan
2016 ►”, page 80
selector lever cable -arrow- off lever using an open-ended
spanner.
Caution
Locks on selector lever cable break off very easily. If a locking
lug has broken off, complete selector mechanism with selector
lever cable must be renewed.
– Carefully
push locking mechanisms of selector lever cable to‐
gether -arrows- and remove selector lever cable upwards out
of cable support bracket.
– Do not bend or kink cable.
– Shift selector lever on selector mechanism to position “N”. On‐
ly in this position the selector lever cable can be released.
– Remove parts of ⇒ exhaust system; Rep. gr. 26 .
– Remove propshaft on all-wheel drive model ⇒ Rep. gr. 39 ;
Propshaft; Removing and installing propshaft .
– Install centre tunnel heat shield below selector mechanism ⇒
General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Mouldings/trims/
extensions; Removing and installing floor heat shield .
– Using
a screwdriver lever the cover off from under the selector
mechanism -arrow-.
Note
It is not permissible to reuse the cover. Always renew after re‐
moving.
– Release the cable as shown with a screwdriver, and pull off
– Remove securing clip -arrow-.
Always renew securing clip.
– Pull cable out of selector mechanism and remove.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. During this procedure, observe
the following:
Note
♦
Do not bend or kink gear selector cable.
♦
Do not grease selector lever cable.
♦
Following installation, selector lever cable must be checked
for ease of movement and be adjusted.
•Selector lever on selector mechanism must be set to position
“N”.
– Install heat shield below selector mechanism ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Mouldings/trims/extensions;
Removing and installing floor heat shield .
– Install propshaft on all-wheel drive model ⇒ Rep. gr. 39 ;
Propshaft; Removing and installing propshaft .
– Check and adjust selector lever cable
⇒ page 83 .
– Check selector mechanism ⇒ page 83 .
Diesel engine:
– Install air filter housing ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter; Removing
and installing air filter housing .
Continue installation in reverse order of removal.
3.6.2Removing and installing selector lever
cable, Tiguan 2016 ►
Removing
Diesel engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
Vehicles with petrol engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
selector lever cable -arrow- off lever using an open-ended
spanner.
Caution
Locks on selector lever cable break off very easily. If a locking
lug has broken off, complete selector mechanism with selector
lever cable must be renewed.
– Carefully
push locking mechanisms of selector lever cable to‐
gether -arrows- and remove selector lever cable upwards out
of cable support bracket.
– Shift selector lever on selector mechanism to position “N”. On‐
ly in this position the selector lever cable can be released.
– Remove propshaft on all-wheel drive model ⇒ Rep. gr. 39 ;
Propshaft; Removing and installing propshaft .
– Install centre tunnel heat shield below selector mechanism ⇒
General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Mouldings/trims/
extensions; Removing and installing floor heat shield .
– Insert selector lever cable into selector mechanism until it is
visible in locking mechanism
-arrow-.
– With
a large screwdriver, turn locking element 90° in direction
of arrow.
– The selector lever cable is properly engaged when the
grooves in the locking element are at right angles to the se‐
lector lever cable.
– Install new securing clip -arrow- and insert plug.
– Install
– Install propshaft on all-wheel drive model ⇒ Rep. gr. 39 ;
– Check and adjust selector lever cable
– Check selector mechanism ⇒ page 83 .
– Install air filter housing.
Diesel engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
Vehicles with petrol engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
Continue installation in reverse order of removal.
82 Rep. gr.34 - Controls, housing
heat shield below selector mechanism ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Mouldings/trims/extensions;
Removing and installing floor heat shield .
The starter must not operate in the selector lever positions “R”,
“D” and “S” and in the Tiptronic position.
On right-hand drive vehicles, the starter must operate in selector
lever positions “P” and “N” only when the button in the selector
lever handle is not pressed.
Above 5 km/h:
When the selector lever is shifted to “N”, the selector lever lock
solenoid must not lock the selector lever. Selector lever can be
shifted back into a driving range.
Below 5 km/h:
When the selector lever is shifted to “N”, the selector lever lock
solenoid
Selector lever cannot be shifted out of “N” position until brake
pedal is depressed.
Selector lever in “P” position and ignition switched on
•Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of “P” position
when the button is pressed. Solenoid for selector lever lock blocks
selector lever.
•Brake pedal is depressed:
Solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is pos‐
sible to shift into a driving gear. Slowly shift selector lever from
“P” through to “S”, checking whether selector lever position in
dash panel insert corresponds to selector lever position.
Selector lever in “N” position and ignition switched on
•Brake pedal not depressed:
Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted out of “N” position
with the push button pressed. Solenoid for selector lever lock
blocks selector lever.
•Brake pedal is depressed:
Solenoid for selector lever lock releases selector lever. It is pos‐
sible to shift into a driving gear.
Selector lever in position “Tiptronic”
•Shift selector lever into Tiptronic gate.
The illumination of the “D” symbol in the selector mechanism cov‐
er must go out. “+” and “-” symbols must light up.
When the selector lever is shifted into the Tiptronic gate, the se‐
lector lever position display in the dash panel insert must change
from “P R N D S” to “6 5 4 3 2 1”.
Ignition and light switched on
The respective symbol in the shift mechanism cover lights up.
Selector lever position indicator
Simultaneous illumination of all selector lever position display
Brief description
Selector lever cable must be removed from gearbox so that its
ease
of movement can be checked. Put removed end down so it
does not rub against anything.
Then the selector lever must be moved and after that, the Bowden
cable must be reattached to the gearbox.
Then the selector lever cable must be adjusted.
Do not grease connections of cable!
Always adjust selector lever cable if the following applies:
♦ The selector lever cable has been removed from the gearbox.
♦ The engine and/or gearbox has been removed and installed.
♦ Parts of the assembly mounting have been removed and in‐
stalled.
♦ The cable itself or the selector mechanism has been removed
and installed.
♦ The position of the engine and gearbox is shifted, for example
to install it free of tension.
Check
– Switch selector lever to »P« position.
– Remove air filter housing.
Diesel engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
Tiguan with petrol engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
selector lever cable -arrow- off lever using an open-ended
spanner.
Caution
Locks on selector lever cable break off very easily. If a locking
lug has broken off, complete selector mechanism with selector
lever cable must be renewed.
– Carefully
push locking mechanisms of selector lever cable to‐
gether -arrows- and remove selector lever cable upwards out
of cable support bracket.
– Do not bend or kink cable.
– Shift selector lever several times from position »P« to »S« and
back to »P«.
•Selector lever must move easily.
– Reinstall cable.
– Then adjust selector lever cable.
Adjusting
– Move selector lever in vehicle to “P” position.
– Selector shaft on gearbox is also in position “P”. To check,
push lever opposite to driving direction to rear stop.
Note
Raise vehicle, to be sure that the gearbox is in “P” (parking lock
engaged). It should not be possible to turn both front wheels to‐
gether in the same direction.
– Loosen bolt -2- of the Bowden cable -1-.
– Gently push knob of selector lever forwards and backwards
but under no circumstances must you shift out of “P”.
– Tighten bolt -2- to 15 Nm.
This completes the adjustment.
– Install air filter housing.
Diesel engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
housing
Tiguan with petrol engine
– ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air filter; Removing and installing air filter
housing
3.9Renewing oil seal for selector shaft
Brief description
The seal can be renewed only with the gearbox removed.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
⇒ “4.1.1 Gearbox carrier to engine and bevel box”, page 88
ItemBoltNm
1, 2, 3M12x5580
• With insert tool
T10179 or
T10509:
»65 Nm«
4M12x6580
5, 6, 7M10x5040
8M12×7080
ADowel sleeves for centring
ComponentNm
Assembly mountings to gearbox (renew bolts after
60 Nm + turn 90° further
each removal)
Earth strap to assembly mounting25
Heat shield for right drive shaft to bevel box20
Propshaft to bevel box⇒ Rep. gr. 39 ; Propshaft; Assembly overview - prop‐
shaft
Bevel box to gearbox
♦ Renew bolts after re‐
moving.
4.1.1Gearbox
Installation location and tightening sequence:
Diesel engine
Both drive shafts are disconnected from gearbox and left installed
in wheel bearing housings. They are only swivelled to one side
and left on vehicle.
Special tools and workshop
equipment required
♦ Support - 10-222A♦ Shackle - 10 - 222 A /12♦ Support - 10 - 222 A /31♦ Engine support, basic set - T40091♦ Engine support supplement set - T40093♦ Gearbox support - 3282-
90 Rep. gr.34 - Controls, housing
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♦ Engine and gearbox
jack - V.A.G 1383 Aor engine and gear‐
box jack - VAS 6931-
•To prevent damage
to the longitudinal
members, wrap the
front section of the
adapters T40093/3-6A- with
textile-reinforced ad‐
hesive tape ⇒ Elec‐
tronic
parts catalogue
(ETKA chemical sub‐
stances) .
Removing:
– Raise vehicle. All 4
supports of lifting
platform must be at
same height.
Note
So that the propshaft can
be turned later in order to
loosen it:
7-speed dual clutch gearbox 0DL - Edition 04.2017
– Move selector lever
to »N« position.
– Remove complete air
filter housing ⇒ Rep.
gr. 23 ; Air filter; Re‐
moving and installing
air filter housing .
Battery in engine com‐
partment
– Remove battery and
battery tray ⇒ Electri‐
cal system; Rep. gr.
27 ; Battery; Remov‐
ing and installing bat‐
tery tray .
Battery in luggage com‐
partment
– Remove air filter housing bracket ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter;
Removing and installing air filter housing .
The bracket is similar to the one shown.
– Remove starter ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Starter;
– Pry selector lever cable off selector shaft lever -arrow- using
an open-ended spanner.
Caution
Locks on selector lever cable break off very easily. If a locking
lug has broken off, complete selector mechanism with selector
lever cable must be renewed.
– Carefully
push locking mechanisms of selector lever cable to‐
gether -arrows- and remove selector lever cable upwards out
of cable support bracket.
– Do not bend or kink cable.
– Clamp
off coolant hoses using hose clamps to 40 mm - 3093-
or hose clamps to 25 mm - 3094- and remove.
– Seal connecting necks of gear oil cooler using suitable plugs
from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .
– Disconnect connector -1- for mechatronic unit for dual clutch
gearbox - J743- . To do this, turn rotary locking mechanism
anti-clockwise -arrow-
.
– Remove charge air pipe ⇒ Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system;
Assembly overview - charge air system .
– Unscrew upper engine/gearbox connecting bolts using insert
tool 18 mm - T10179- or insert tool 18 mm - T10509- .
fuel filter and lay to side. Do not open pipe/hose sys‐
tem ⇒ Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel filter; Assembly overview - fuel filter .
– Place adapters - T40093/3-6A- onto both longitudinal mem‐
bers (illustration shows right longitudinal member).
– If necessary, carefully unclip any pipes for air conditioning
system in front area. Do not disconnect pipe/hose system ⇒
Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit;
System overview - refrigerant circuit .
– Position adapter - T40093/3-6A- on left longitudinal member
directly behind filler pipe for washer fluid reservoir.
•Each of the adapters - T40093/3-6A- locks with pin -A-
behind
the web of the longitudinal member -arrow-.
– Screw on spindle from engine support supplement set -
T40093 /3- , connect it via square tube - T40091/1- to engine
support bracket - 10-222 A- and fasten connection (⇒ previous
fig.).
•The square tube - T40091/1- must be flush with the connecting
piece - T40091/3- and the engine support supplement set T40093 /3- (⇒ previous figure).
– Then attach spindles to engine support eyes.
– Take up weight of engine/gearbox assembly and support
bracket on spindles .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;