Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing shift unit Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Removal lever -80 - 200-

t  Counterhold tool -T10172- with -T10172/5-

Removing –  Remove front silencer or front exhaust pipe → Rep. Gr.26. –  Remove bolts -arrows- and detach heat shield -1- for propshaft.

–  Remove securing bolts from connection between propshaft and gearbox (counterhold using counterhold tool -T10172- with -T10172/5-). –  Slide propshaft together towards rear final drive. The constant velocity joints can be moved axially. –  Leave propshaft suspended.

–  Release fasteners -arrows- and remove heat shield -1-.

–  Use removal lever -80 - 200- to pry ball socket -1- on selector lever cable off selector shaft lever. –  Pry off retaining clip -2- and detach selector lever cable from gearbox.   Note Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

–  Remove multimedia operating unit -E380- → Rep. Gr.91. –  Remove front ashtray → Rep. Gr.68.

–  Unplug electrical connectors -2- and -4-. –  Remove insulating mat above selector mechanism.   Note t  Insulating mat is not shown in illustration. t  The assistance of a second mechanic is required to detach the selector mechanism from below. –  Remove bolts -1, 3, 5, 6-.   Note As the retaining clips -arrows- are no longer installed on some versions, the selector mechanism may drop as soon as the bolts are removed. –  Detach selector mechanism from below. Installing Installation is carried out in reverse sequence; note the following: l  Tightening torques → Chapter   Note t  Before installing, lightly lubricate ball socket on selector lever cable with polycarbamide grease -G 052 142 A2-. t  Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable. –  Adjust selector lever cable → Chapter. –  Check selector mechanism → Chapter. –  Install propshaft → Rear final drive 0BC; Rep. Gr.39 or → Rear final drive 0BD; Rep. Gr.39. –  Install front silencer or front exhaust pipe → Rep. Gr.26. –  Install front ashtray → Rep. Gr.68. –  Install multimedia operating unit -E380- → Rep. Gr.91.