A8L Quattro Sedan W12-6.0L (BSB) (2005)
Shift Cable: Removal and Replacement
Shift Mechanism and Selector Lever Cable
Shift Mechanism and Selector Lever Cable
‹› If repair work only needs to be done on the shift mechanism function unit, it can be removed and installed separately. Refer to => [ Selector
Mechanism Function Unit ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Selector Mechanism Function Unit.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Pry Lever - RMV Outside Mirror (80 - 200)
‹› Engine/Transmission Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)
Removing
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Move the selector lever into D.
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With the ignition switched off, disconnect the battery ground (GND) cable.
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Remove the handle on the selector lever. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] See: Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Selector Lever
Handle.
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Remove front ashtray.
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Remove center console cover panel.
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Disconnect the connector - 1 - from the protective cover - 2 -.
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Disconnect the electrical connector - 1 - from the circuit board.
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Disconnect the electrical connector - 3 - for the shift lock solenoid.
‹› The electrical connector - 3 - also has a protective cover.
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To disconnect cover from shift mechanism function unit, carefully release retaining tabs - arrows - one after another.