A8L Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (AUX) (2001)
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Shift Cable: Service and Repair
Selector lever cable, removing and installing
Notes:
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Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
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Lightly grease cable eyes and cable ends before installation.
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The selector lever cable can be removed most easily when the selector lever is in position "P. "
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The selector lever cable can be disconnected by turning it at position A.
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Cables must not be routed between the body and bracket.
Removing
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Remove shield plate (at left-rear of transmission).
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Remove bolt and washer assemblies -B-.
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Disconnect bracket from transmission.
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Remove bolt and washer assembly -C-.
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Press selector lever cable from ball stud -D- of selector lever on transmission.
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Remove front center console.
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Disconnect locking cable from selector lever mechanism.
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Remove 4 bolts -F- and lift selector lever mechanism slightly.
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Pull clip for selector lever cable on bracket downward and out (installation position.
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Unlock clip by pressing two ends together and pull selector lever cable off of selector lever.
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Remove selector lever cable together with grommet -G-.
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If necessary, loosen selector lever cable from bracket -E-.
Installing
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Selector lever and selector lever on transmission in "P" position
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Parking lock engaged
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Install in reverse order of removal.
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Grease cable eye and ball socket of selector lever cable lightly.
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Make sure grommet is installed in correct position.
Marking -G- of grommet must be on top.
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Check and adjust selector lever cable .
Tightening torques
