Volkswagen New Beetle. Manual - part 2344

Fig. 35: Inserting Overcenter Spring Into Rear Mounting 
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SELECTOR CABLES 

Removal & Installation 

Removal and installation information is not available from manufacturer. Use illustration as an aid for 
procedure. See Fig. 36 . Tighten bolts and nuts to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .  

Install transmission selector lever (item 15) so master spline aligns with selector shaft. See Fig. 36 . Ensure 
Transmission Selector Lever/Relay Lever is installed correctly. See Fig. 31 .  

After installing, adjust gear selector mechanism. See SELECTOR MECHANISM under ADJUSTMENTS. 

 

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Fig. 36: Exploded View Of Selector Cables 
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SELECTOR LEVER KNOB & BOOT 

Removal & Installation 

Use illustration as an aid for procedure. See Fig. 37 . Turn boot inside out. Using a screwdriver, carefully pry 
clamping sleeve (arrow). See Fig. 38 . Pull gear shift knob out. Insert gear shift knob in cover. Push clamping 
sleeve onto gear shift knob, and engage. Install gear shift knob and boot together.  

 

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Fig. 37: Exploded View of Selector Lever Knob & Boot 
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Fig. 38: Separating Cover From Gear Shift Knob 
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SELECTOR MECHANISM 

Removal & Installation 

1. Remove securing clip (3) for gear selector cable, from gear selector lever (1). See Fig. 39 . Remove 

securing clip (4) for gate selector cable from relay lever (2). Pry gate selector cable and gear selector 
cable off pin (arrows). 

 

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