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Checking selector mechanism (vehicles up to VIN 8E_6A156499) — AUDI

Checking selector mechanism (vehicles up to VIN 8E_6A156499) on Audi: 17 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

17 steps

🧭 Before you start

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

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  • Make sure that selector lever handle is correctly installed.

📋 Procedure

  1. If the selector mechanism does not function as described, perform "“Guided Fault Finding”" using a vehicle diagnostic tester, e.g. vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systemVAS 5051B.
  2. Do not depress brake pedal.
  3. Press and hold brake pedal.
  4. Do not depress brake pedal.
  5. Depress brake pedal.
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  1. Shift selector lever into "“tiptronic gate”".
  2. Adjust selector lever cable .
  3. Check ignition key removal lock.
  4. Turn ignition key to "“ignition on”" position.
  5. Press and hold brake pedal.
  6. Switch off ignition.
  7. Shift selector lever to position "“P”".
  8. Remove ignition key.
  9. Make sure that selector lever handle is correctly installed.
  10. Check whether selector rod or selector lever is bent.
  11. Make sure that selector lever handle is correctly installed.
  12. Adjust selector lever cable .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.