A4 Quattro Wagon V6-2.8L (AHA) (1998)
Shifter A/T: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing
Removing
CAUTION!
Before disconnecting the battery, determine the correct coding for the anti-theft radio.
-
Shift selector lever into "P" position.
-
Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
-
Remove selector lever handle.
-
Remove front part of center console. Refer to Body and Frame
-
Disconnect harness connectors.
-
Remove cover.
-
Raise vehicle.
-
Remove front crossmember from below exhaust system (where applicable).
-
Remove exhaust system for access to shift mechanism from below.
Vehicles with all-wheel drive
-
Disconnect driveshaft from transmission rear drive flange.
-
Tie up driveshaft to body.
Continued for all vehicles
-
Unbolt front heat shield from bottom of mounting bracket.
-
Remove selector lever cable sleeve from shift mechanism cover and slide back.
-
Remove cover from mounting bracket (arrows-.
-
Press together ends of securing clip -B- and remove.
-
Pull down locking plate -A- (for securing selector lever cable to mounting bracket) and remove.
-
Pull selector lever cable off selector lever.
-
Unclip lock cable from securing spring on mounting bracket; to do this, lift securing spring slightly.
-
Remove 4 nuts.
-
Remove mounting bracket from below.
While doing so:
-
Pull selector lever cable out of mounting bracket.
-
Do not kink the cable.
Installing
-
Selector lever and selector shaft lever to "P" position (parking lock must engage).
-
Raise vehicle.
-
Insert selector lever cable in mounting bracket.
When doing so, do not kink the cable.
-
Install mounting bracket on body.