Adjusting selector lever cable - vehicles with vehicle ID No. from 8N 41013848 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk1 (8N)

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• Loosen clamping bolt approx. 1 turn – do not remove.Clamping bolt can only be accessed with selector lever in position "„P“".With clamping bolt loosened, selector lever must remain in position "„P“".
• Do not pull selector lever back or forward while adjusting as this would give an incorrect adjustment.

🔩 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. Shift selector lever into position "„P“".
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Loosen clamp (4) and detach intake hose and connector (1) from air mass meter.
4. If fitted, disconnect hose (5) from air cleaner housing.
5. Unscrew bolts (2) and (3) to remove complete air cleaner housing.

6. Bring selector shaft lever into position "„P“" on gearbox.
7. Turn both front wheels in one direction, e.g. by pushing the vehicle forwards, until the detent lever in the gearbox engages in the parking lock gear and the wheels are blocked (it is not possible to turn them both in the same direction simultaneously).
8. Carefully move selector lever slightly forwards and backwards, without shifting lever into a different selector lever position.
9. Remove selector mechanism cover .
10. Insert socket and key T40031 through access hole in selector mechanism and loosen clamping bolt at rear of selector lever cable approx. 1 turn. [Note: Loosen clamping bolt approx. 1 turn – do not remove.Clamping bolt can only be accessed with selector lever in position "„P“".With clamping bolt loosened, selector lever must remain in position "„P“".]
11. Check exact position of selector lever in position "„P“". [Note: Do not pull selector lever back or forward while adjusting as this would give an incorrect adjustment.]
12. Tighten clamping bolt to 13 Nm carefully and smoothly in this position, using socket and key T40031. — 13 Nm (9.6 lb-ft)
13. Install selector mechanism cover .

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