Adjusting multi-function switch -F125 — AUDI
Adjusting multi-function switch -F125 on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
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=> 8-Cylinder engine, Mechanics; Repair group 26; Removing and installing exhaust system, Engine codes ABZ, AHC
8-Cylinder engine, Mechanics
Removing and installing exhaust system, Engine codes ABZ, AHC
Move selector lever into position "P".
Unbolt heat shield for selector lever cable on gearbox.
Release securing clip and lever off ball socket of selector lever cable using a screwdriver.
Set ball joint on gearbox selector lever to position "N" as follows:
Press ball joint forwards to end stop (position "P").
Then allow ball joint to move through position "R" and engage in position "N".
Move selector lever into position "N".
Slacken securing bolts -arrow 1- and -arrow 2- far enough to allow multi-function switch to move in elongated holes.
Notes:
To slacken bolts, use a 5mm socket with1/4" drive and a 70 ... 80 mm long hexagon key for bolt -arrow 1-, and a 40 mm hexagon key for bolt -arrow 2-.
The multi-function switch can be adjusted with an adjuster pin (which is only supplied together with the switch as a replacement part) or by using a 4 mm drill bit.
Insert adjuster pin or drill bit through adjustment hole in multi-function switch.
Turn multi-function switch until adjuster pin or 4 mm drill bit can be fixed in opposite adjustment hole.
Tighten securing bolts for multi-function switch (10 Nm).
Remove adjuster pin or drill bit
Press ball joint forwards to end stop (position "P").
Move selector lever into position "P".
Ball socket and ball joint should be aligned accurately.
Attach selector lever cable to ball joint by hand; ball socket should engage.
Press on securing clip.
If ball socket and ball joint are not aligned accurately:
Check selector lever cable setting => Page
37-16
.
Note:
If the selector lever display in the dash panel insert does not agree with the selector lever position after repeated adjustment to the selector lever cable and the multi-function switch, renew the multi-function switch=>Page
37-67
.
Align exhaust system free of stress
=> 8-cylinder engine, Mechanics; Repair Group 26; Aligning exhaust system free of stress
8-cylinder engine, Mechanics
Aligning exhaust system free of stress
Tightening torque
Component · Nm
Multi-function switch to gearbox · 10
Heat shield to gearbox · 10
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