Work with the DSG mode shift drive (Skoda Superb B6)

1. The gearshift drive components are shown in the accompanying illustrations. On models up to 06.2009, the selector cable can be replaced separately, and from 06.2009, the cable is fixed to the selector assembly and can only be replaced together with it (separation of the cable from the selector assembly is not permitted). Below is a description using the example of models from 06.2009. The switch "F189" of manual mode, the solenoid valve "N110" of the selector lever lock, the DV "F319" of the lever lock in the "P" position and the unit "J587" of the selector lever sensor control are built into the selector lever assembly and are not replaced separately from it.

Removal and installation the selector lever handle and boot

2. Set the selector lever to the "N" position and turn off the ignition.

3. Open the ashtray in the center console, pry up the trim with wedges T30098 at the rear left and rear right, and then separate the trim from the center console (see accompanying illustration).



4. Pull the button out of the handle through the resistance point and secure the button with a clamp or wire (see accompanying illustration). This will prevent the button from being accidentally pressed into the handle.



5. Disconnect the connector (With accompanying illustrations) indicator backlight lamps.

Note: Ignore the positions (A, B and 1) shown in the illustration. Since 06.2009, the connector (B) and the solenoid valve (1) are located inside the selector assembly.

6. Open the clamp (see accompanying illustration) under the handle and remove the handle from the lever.



7. Installation is performed in the reverse order. Before installing the handle, its button must be pulled out. If the button was not pulled out and fixed during removal, it can only be moved to the pulled out position by applying compressed air from the bottom of the handle. The button must face the driver. Use a new clamp to secure the handle to the lever.

Removal and installation the selector lever assembly

Note: The selector mechanism and selector cable must not be separated from each other. The selector mechanism and cable assembly are removed in an upward direction.

8. Remove the handle (see subsection above), set the selector lever to position "P" and turn off the ignition.

9. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.

10. Remove the ashtray/storage compartment at the bottom of the center console, then remove the center console and air duct (see Chapter 11).

11. Pull out the connector housing (And in illustration 7.5) forward and disconnect this connector. Note: Ignore the positions (B, C and 1) shown in the illustration. Since 06.2009, the connector (B) and the solenoid valve (1) are located inside the selector assembly.



12. Remove the air cleaner (see Chapter 4).

13. Using the MP8-602/1 tool, separate the selector cable from the DSG (And in illustration 4.4).

14. Remove the lock washer from the selector cable in the direction of the arrow (see illustration 4.5), - the cable must remain in the installation position.

Note: Do not reuse the lock washer. Do not bend the selector cable or squeeze it backwards from the support - the cable is removed from the holder when the selector mechanism is removed.

15. Jack up the car and place it on reliable supports.

16. Remove the back (1 on the accompanying illustration) and the front (2) cross members of the central tunnel (if available), separate the bracket (3) of the exhaust system from the subframe and loosen the double clamp (4). Together with an assistant, remove the rear part of the exhaust system (5) from the double clamp, not allowing the flexible section to bend more than 10°. Loosen the fasteners of the bottom panels on the left and right (6 and 7) and unhook the lambda probe from the heat shield.



17. Loosen the clamps (see accompanying illustration) and remove the heat shield under the selector assembly towards the rear.





18. Have an assistant hold the selector assembly from under the car. Release the nuts (1 and 2 in the accompanying illustration) and remove the selector assembly together with the cable, removing the cable from the selector mechanism on the DSG. Do not allow the cable to bend. If necessary, unscrew the 4 bolts (4 in illustration 7.1b) and separate the selector assembly together with the cable from its housing.



19. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. First tighten the nuts (1 in illustration 7.18) by hand, install the center console stand (3) onto the selector assembly and only then finally tighten the nuts (1 and 2). Connector (And in illustration 7.5) only mate when it is not secured to the selector assembly.



20. Finally, check the proper functioning of the ignition lock, adjust the selector cable and check the selector mechanism (see relevant subsections below).

Checking the selector mechanism

21. In all lever positions except "P" and "N", the starter must not be engaged.

22. In the "N" mode, at a speed of more than 5 km/h, the electromagnetic selector lever locking valve must not lock the lever, and it must be possible to move the lever back to the drive position.

23. At speeds below 5 km/h, the selector lever lock solenoid valve must lock the lever only 1 second after the "N" mode is engaged, and it must not be possible to move the lever back to the drive position until the brake pedal is depressed.

24. When the selector lever is in the "N" or "P" position, the ignition is on and the brake pedal is released, the lever must be locked and must not be moved out of the "N" or "P" position with the lock button pressed (the solenoid valve should lock the lever). When the brake pedal is depressed, the solenoid valve should release the lock - slowly move the lever from "P" to "S", while monitoring the correctness of the indicator readings in the instrument cluster. With the brake pedal depressed, pressing the lock button to move the lever from the "N" position is only necessary to move the lever to the "R" position.

25. When the lever is moved to the manual mode position, the "+" position illumination on the selector lever cover should light up instead of the "D" illumination, and the "7654321" indication should appear in the instrument cluster instead of "PRNDS". Moving the lever from "D" to manual mode should only be permitted when the lock button is pressed.



26. When the ignition and lighting are on, the corresponding mode should be illuminated on the selector lever cover.

Checking the selector cable

27. The selector mechanism must be in good working order (see subsection above).

28. Press the release button on the lever and move the lever from "P" about 5 mm back, without moving the lever to "R", and then release the lever - it should return to "P" by itself. Otherwise, adjust the cable (see subsection below).

29. Set the selector lever to "N", press the lock release button and move the lever from "N" about 5 mm back, without moving the lever to "D", and then release the lever - it should return to "N" by itself. Otherwise, adjust the cable (see subsection below).

30. Set the selector lever to "N", press the lock release button and move the lever from "N" about 5 mm forward without moving the lever to "R", and then release the lever - it should return to "N" by itself. Otherwise, adjust the cable (see subsection below).

Adjusting the selector cable

31. Cable adjustment is required if:

• it was removed from DSG;
• dSG/engine was removed;
• the cable itself or the selector mechanism was removed;
• the position of the engine or DSG has changed, for example when setting without tension.

32. Remove the air cleaner (see Chapter 4).

33. Make sure the lock washer is seated and locked correctly (see illustration 4.5).

34. Move the selector lever from "P" to "S" and check that the front protective cover of the cable at the selector mechanism is not damaged. If damage is found, replace the cable.



35. The selector lever and cable should move smoothly throughout the entire range. Otherwise, replace the cable or repair the selector mechanism.

36. Set the selector lever to position "P", turn off the ignition and loosen the adjusting bolt (see accompanying illustration). Note: If the adjusting bolt is loosened, the selector lever and mechanism must remain in the "P" position, otherwise the adjustment will be incorrect.



37. Set the selector lever on the DSG to the "P" position by moving it all the way towards the cable holder, as shown in Illustration 6.6. Make sure that the DSG is locked (position "P" selected). To do this, lift the car and simultaneously turn both front wheels in the same direction - they should lock.

38. Move the selector lever slightly forward and backward without switching the DSG to another mode and tighten the adjusting bolt to 12 Nm.

Checking the ignition key lock

39. Turn on the ignition and turn the key slightly further without engaging the starter.

40. Press and hold the brake pedal.

41. The selector lever must be moved from the "P" position with the lock release button pressed without jamming.

42. Switch off the ignition - it should only be possible to remove the key from the ignition switch if the selector lever is in the "P" position.

43. Remove the key - after this it should not be possible to move the lever out of the "P" position even with the brake pedal depressed and the lock release button pressed.

44. If the above checks are not performed, adjust the selector cable (see subsection above).

Emergency release of the lever from the "P" position

45. The selector lever lock solenoid valve locks the lever in the "P" position if the following conditions are not met simultaneously: the brake pedal is depressed, the ignition is on, and the lock release button on the selector lever handle is pressed.

46. If the solenoid valve is faulty or there is no voltage to move the selector lever from the "P" position, perform the following steps.

47. Open the ashtray in the center console, pry the trim with wedges T30098 at the rear left and rear right, and then separate the trim from the center console (see accompanying illustration). Do not remove the handle from the lever.

48. Depress the clutch pedal or apply the parking brake.

49. On models before 05.2009, press the yellow plastic wedge from left to right (see accompanying illustration), press the button on the lever handle and move it out of the "P" position.



50. On models before 06.2009, press the yellow plastic wedge (And on the accompanying illustration) in the direction of the arrow (1), press the button on the lever handle (B) and move it from the "P" position in the direction of the arrow (2).



51. If the lever is again set to the "P" position in the absence of voltage or if the solenoid valve is faulty, it will be locked again.