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Exploded view - selector cables: gearbox selector lever and gate relay lever — AUDI

Exploded view - selector cables: gearbox selector lever and gate relay lever on Audi: 11 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.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

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  • When installing gearbox selector lever, make sure that the gap in the splines (arrow A) aligns with the wider spline (arrow B) on the selector shaft.
  • Renew securing clip for gear selector cable.Apply a small amount of greaseG 000 450 02 to pin (arrow).
  • Lubricate all bearings and moving surfaces with greaseG 000 450 02.
  • (Arrow 2) can be disregarded.
  • (Arrow 1) can be disregarded.

📋 Procedure

  1. When installing gearbox selector lever, make sure that the gap in the splines (arrow A) aligns with the wider spline (arrow B) on the selector shaft.
  2. Pull locking mechanism forwards (arrow 1) onto stop and then turn to left (arrow 2) to lock.
  3. Press gate relay lever forwards (arrow 3) and pull gate selector cable out of cable end-piece.
  4. Lift up tab and detach securing clip (1) for gear selector cable from gearbox selector lever (2).
  5. Pull gear selector cable off pin (arrow). [Note: Renew securing clip for gear selector cable.Apply a small amount of greaseG 000 450 02 to pin (arrow).]
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  1. Push gear selector cable onto gearbox selector lever (2) and secure with securing clip (1).
  2. Remove clip (arrow 1) and take off gate relay lever together with cable end-piece. [Note: Lubricate all bearings and moving surfaces with greaseG 000 450 02.]
  3. Insert gate relay lever with cable end-piece as far as stop.
  4. Press on clip (arrow 1), making sure it engages securely. [Note: (Arrow 2) can be disregarded.]
  5. Apply plain slot screwdriver (A) between bush (B) and gate relay lever.
  6. Ensure that components engage securely. [Note: (Arrow 1) can be disregarded.]

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.