Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing selector mechanism Removing –  Remove gear lever knob together with boot → Chapter. Vehicles with large radio slot: –  Remove operating and display unit for air conditioner → Air conditioning system; Rep. Gr.87.

Vehicles with small radio slot: –  First lift trim panel -1- in direction of -arrow A-, then pull it out in direction of -arrow B-. All models: –  Unscrew bolts -arrows C- and then pull ashtray -2- out of centre console. –  Unplug electrical connector for ashtray light. –  Remove foam wedges from centre console. –  Lift out the noise insulation.

–  Unscrew noise insulation for gear lever housing -arrows-.

–  Remove nuts -arrows-.

–  If fitted, remove tunnel brace -1--arrows-. –  Disconnect exhaust system at clamp -2-. –  Disengage rear section of exhaust system at rubber mountings and remove.   Note A second mechanic is required for removing the rear section of the exhaust system. –  Remove heat shield above exhaust system.

–  Unscrew connecting rod -2- for selector rod. –  Detach push rod -1-; to do so, unscrew hexagon socket head bolt.

–  Unscrew nut -1- and pull selector shaft lever -2- off gearbox selector shaft. –  Remove selector mechanism to rear. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following:   Note Renew seals/gaskets and self-locking nuts. –  Install exhaust system and align it so it is stress-free → Rep. Gr.26. –  If fitted, install tunnel brace → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.66. –  Adjust selector mechanism → Chapter. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Push rod to gearbox	40
Selector shaft lever to gearbox	23
Selector shaft lever to selector shaft	23