A6 Sedan V6-2.8L (ATQ) (2000)
Shifter A/T: Service and Repair
Removing and Installing
SELECTOR LEVER MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Removing
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Shift selector lever into "P" position.
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Obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
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Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
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Remove selector lever handle.
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Remove center console and extension.
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Disconnect electrical connectors.
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Remove cover.
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Raise vehicle.
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Remove front crossmember (if installed) from under exhaust system.
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Disconnect front exhaust pipe from rear part of exhaust system, move to one side and tie in place.
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Disconnect front heat shield from bottom of mounting bracket.
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Remove selector lever cable sleeve from selector lever mechanism cover and slide back.
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Remove cover from mounting bracket (arrows).
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Press ends of securing clip -B- together and remove.
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Pull down locking plate -A- (for securing selector lever cable to mounting bracket) and remove.
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Pull selector lever cable off selector lever.
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Unclip lock cable from securing spring on mounting bracket. To do this, lift securing spring slightly.
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Remove four nuts.
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Remove mounting bracket from below, while simultaneously pulling selector lever cable out of mounting bracket.
Do not kink selector lever cable.
Installing
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Selector lever and selector shaft lever in position "P" (parking lock must engage).
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Raise vehicle.
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Insert selector lever cable in mounting bracket.
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Do not kink selector lever cable.
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Install mounting bracket on body.
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Tighten four nuts from above to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).
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Install selector lever cable sleeve to selector lever mechanism cover.
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Connect electrical connections.
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Install lock cable and adjust.
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Install cover.
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Move selector lever into "3" position.
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Install selector lever handle.
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Connect selector lever cable to selector lever.