Adjusting selector lever cable to basic setting (vehicles up to VIN 8E_6A156499) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A4 Cabriolet B6/B7 (8H), Audi A4 B6/B7 (8E)

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• Please note different procedures for vehicles with selector mechanism "“PRND”" (up to model year 2004) and vehicles with selector mechanism "“PRNDS”" (from model year 2005 onwards).
• Make sure the selector lever is in position "“P”".
• When the parking lock has engaged it should no longer be possible to rotate both front wheels in one direction at the same time.
• Make sure that the selector lever cable has not been bent or kinked and that it is not under tension.
• Make sure that selector lever cable (5) is securely attached to cable support bracket (4) with nuts (6) (13 Nm).

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove selector mechanism cover . [Note: Please note different procedures for vehicles with selector mechanism "“PRND”" (up to model year 2004) and vehicles with selector mechanism "“PRNDS”" (from model year 2005 onwards).]
2. Shift selector lever to position "“D”". [Note: Before adjusting the selector lever cable to basic setting make sure that clamping bolt has been tightened. The clamping bolt can be accessed via the hole in the selector mechanism, when in position "“D”". Use socket and key T40031 to tighten clamping bolt.]
3. Tighten clamping bolt to 13 Nm in this position, using socket and key T40031. — 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft)
4. Shift selector lever to position "“S”". [Note: Before adjusting the selector lever cable to basic setting make sure that clamping bolt has been tightened. The clamping bolt can be accessed via the hole in the selector mechanism, when in position "“S”". Use socket and key T40031 to tighten clamping bolt.]
5. Tighten clamping bolt to 13 Nm in this position, using socket and key T40031. — 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft)

6. Shift selector lever to position "“P”".
7. Open quick release fasteners (2) and (3) and take off rear noise insulation.
8. Unscrew support bracket for selector lever cable (1). [Note: Make sure the selector lever is in position "“P”".]
9. Press gearbox selector lever (2) on gearbox to rear as far as it will go until parking lock engages. [Note: When the parking lock has engaged it should no longer be possible to rotate both front wheels in one direction at the same time.]
10. Make sure that the selector lever cable has not been bent or kinked and that it is not under tension.
11. Make sure that selector lever cable (5) is securely attached to cable support bracket (4) with nuts (6) (13 Nm). — 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft)
12. Bolt support bracket for selector lever cable onto bracket (1).
13. Adjust selector lever cable .

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