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How to Manually Unlock the Automatic Gearbox on Volkswagen Touareg

Model: Volkswagen Touareg 7L, MK 1 - Years: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
Part: Transmission

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Want to manually unlock the automatic gearbox on a Volkswagen Touareg? Here's how to do it: first, position the gear knob vertically, then detach the plastic cover from the centre console using a lever. To unlock: push the plastic lever located inside the centre console as shown in the video, move the gear knob through the various gear positions.

Finally, refit the previously removed plastic cover: clip the locking clips around the frame with a light pressure.


Updated on 4 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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