Gear shift drive repair (VW Passat B6)

Fig. 3.39. Gear shift drive: A – shift cable for shifting movement; B – selector cable for selection movement; C – heat shield; 1 – gear shift lever; 2 – intermediate lever

Note: Installation position of gear shift actuator

• A - movement when switching.
• B - movement of choice.

Note: To work on the gearshift drive, disconnect the ground cable from the battery.

Note: When reconnecting the battery, follow the instructions for work after connecting the battery.

Note: To work on the gearshift mechanism in the engine compartment, the air filter housing must be removed as a complete unit if it is located above this mechanism.

Note: To replace the control cable, remove the shift actuator.

Note: Do not kink the control cables.