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A4 Mk2

Adjusting locking cable
Adjusting locking cable
Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
t  Locking cable adjustment gauge -3352 A-
t  Safety goggles
  W00-0385
Preparation
  Note
The centre console does not have to be removed if the procedure described below is followed.
  WARNING
Wear safety goggles.
–  Using an angle grinder or similar, cut off the locking cable adjustment gauge -3352 A- at the rear end of the flat section -arrow-.
–  Order a new locking cable adjustment gauge as a replacement for subsequent use.
Procedure
l  Tightening torque → Chapter.
–  Move steering wheel all the way down and towards driver's seat as far as possible.
–  Remove selector mechanism cover → Chapter.
–  Remove ashtray in centre console → Rep. Gr.68.
–  Shift selector lever to position “P”.
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–  Slacken bolt -1-.
l  It should be possible to move support bracket -2- for locking cable by hand.
–  Insert the locking cable adjustment gauge -3352 A- between the pin on the locking cable lever and the locking cable eye.
–  Pull locking cable in direction of -arrow- and tighten bolt to 10 Nm.
–  Remove adjustment gauge.
–  Always check ignition key removal lock after adjusting locking cable → Chapter.
  A37-0451

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