Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing selector mechanism (vehicles from VIN 8E_6A156500 onwards) Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Socket and key -T40031- Removing –  Remove selector lever handle → Chapter. –  Remove air conditioning control console → Air conditioning; Rep. Gr.87. –  Remove ashtray from centre console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.68.

–  Release the 4 retainers -arrows- and lift off the cover -1- including the guide. –  Unplug electrical connector from the side of the guide. –  Unplug electrical connector at selector lever lock solenoid -N110-.

–  Lift retaining tab -A- and pull off locking cable in direction of -arrow-. –  Shift selector lever to position “D”.

–  Insert socket and key -T40031- through access hole in selector mechanism and loosen clamping bolt at rear of selector lever cable approx. 1 turn.   Note t  Only loosen clamping bolt approx. one turn - do not remove. t  Clamping bolt can only be accessed with selector lever in position “D”. t  With clamping bolt loosened, selector lever must remain in position “D”.

–  Open quick release fasteners -2- and -3- and take off rear noise insulation.

–  Remove tunnel braces → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. Gr.66.   Note

The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) on the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° – otherwise it can be damaged. –  Disconnect exhaust system at clamps -arrows-. –  Remove heat shield under selector mechanism → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.66

For vehicles with noise insulation -A- located below selector mechanism: –  Remove the four retaining washers -arrows-.   Note Always renew retaining washers –  Pull off noise insulation -A- and slide forwards. All models:

–  Pull off retaining clip -1- for selector lever cable from the side. –  Pull selector lever cable -2- out of selector mechanism.   Note Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

–  Remove nuts -arrows-.   Note The assistance of a second mechanic is required to detach the selector mechanism from below. –  Press retaining clips -1- and -2- inwards, while pushing selector mechanism downwards. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: –  Install selector lever cable → Chapter. –  Install locking cable → Chapter. –  Adjust locking cable → Chapter. –  Install exhaust system and ensure stress-free alignment → Engine, mechanics; Rep. Gr.26. –  Check selector mechanism → Chapter. Tightening torques

Component	Nm
Selector mechanism to body	8