Do not remove handle without reason. Emergency release from position P → Chapter
Removing and installing → Chapter
Moving push button to installation position → Chapter
2 -
Bolt
Qty. 4
4 N·m
3 -
Selector mechanism
With integrated selector lever sensor control unit -J587- with selector lever -E313-, Tiptronic switch -F189-, switch for selector lever locked in P -F319- and selector lever lock solenoid -N110-
Removing and installing → Chapter.
Checking → Chapter
4 -
Plug
5 -
Hexagon flange nut
Qty. 4
M6 - 8 N·m
M8 - 20 N·m
6 -
Selector housing
7 -
Securing clip
Renew after removal
8 -
Bolt
Qty. 3
8 N·m
9 -
Cable support bracket
For selector lever cable
10 -
Gearbox selector lever
11 -
Bolt
15 N·m
12 -
Selector lever cable
Removing and installing → Chapter
Checking and adjusting → Chapter
13 -
Securing clip
Renew after removal
14 -
Bolt
Adjuster screw for selector lever cable
13 N·m
Emergency release from position P, Golf 2013 ►, Golf Estate 2014
Do not remove handle
Depress brake pedal or set handbrake.
Open lid of storage compartment.
Grasp under the cover with one hand and unclip selector cover by pulling it upwards.
Push selector cover to one side, press onto the yellow plastic component and hold it in this position.
Selector lever can now be moved from position »P«.
Removing and installing selector lever handle, Golf 2013 ►, Golf Estate 2014 ►, Passat 2015 ►, Passat Estate 2015 ►
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275 A-
Brief description
Handle is removed together with selector cover.
Removing
Shift selector lever to position “D”.
The push button -arrow- does not need to be pulled out by hand. Push button engages automatically in installation position when handle is pulled off.
Open lid of storage compartment.
Grasp below cover with one hand and pull it upwards to unclip it.
Disconnect electrical connectors.
Cut open clamp -arrow- under boot using side cutters.
Pull handle off selector lever without pressing push button.
Note Do not press button again after removal as it will otherwise no longer be possible to install the handle.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Selector lever is in position “D”.
Note
It is possible for the push button in the handle to be pressed. Never install a handle with the push button pressed in.
Move push button to installation position → Chapter.
New handle is supplied with installation guard. Do not remove guard until just before installing. To remove, pull out in direction of -arrow-.
Push handle fully onto selector lever and lock.
Push sleeve downwards to lock.
Handle with clamp
Push on handle with new clamp -arrow- onto stop.
Secure clip with hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275 A-.
Connect electrical connector.
Push the push button after installing it.
Note If not installed correctly, push button remains inserted in handle after being pressed. If this happens, remove handle again and move push button to installation position again → Chapter. Then, fit the handle again.
Clip cover in position.
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Test yourself
A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.
Note Do not press button again after removal as it will otherwise no longer be possible to install the handle. 
