Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing locking cable

Exploded view

1 -	Locking cable

2 -	Retaining clip

3 -	Pin for locking cable eye

4 -	Locking cable support bracket

5 -

Bolt

q	For adjustment of locking cable

q

10 Nm

Removing   Note The locking cable must not be bent or kinked.   Caution Follow steps required when disconnecting battery → Rep. Gr.27. –  Disconnect earth wire at battery. –  Remove storage compartment (driver's side) → Rep. Gr.68. –  Remove steering column trim → Rep. Gr.68. –  Remove air conditioner operating unit → Rep. Gr.87. –  Remove ashtray in centre console → Rep. Gr.68. –  Remove selector mechanism cover → Chapter. –  Turn ignition key to “ignition on” position. –  Shift selector lever to position “P”.

–  Lift up retaining clip -2- on locking device and pull locking rod -1- out of ignition/starter switch.

–  Lift retaining tab -A- and pull locking cable off pin for locking cable eye in direction of -arrow-.

Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: –  Route locking cable below wiring harness -arrow A- and behind the dash panel brace -arrow B- without kinking. –  Turn ignition key to “ignition on” position.

–  Insert locking cable -1- into ignition/starter switch. –  Check that locking device -2- engages. –  Turn ignition/starter switch to locked position “ignition off”. –  Make sure that selector lever is in position “P”.

–  Fit locking cable onto pin for locking cable eye in opposite direction of -arrow-. l  The retaining tab -A- must lock the locking cable –  Adjust locking cable → Chapter. –  Follow the steps required after connecting the battery → Rep. Gr.27.