Removing and installing cover for parking lock: Audi R8

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)

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• Risk of damage to manual release cable.Do not bend or kink the manual release cable. — Detach cap (6).
• Detach B+ wire only after unplugging electrical connector for terminal 50.

🔩 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 oil reservoir 17Oil circuit; Exploded view - oil circuit.
2. ⚠ The control unit (mechatronic unit) can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.Before handling electrical connectors, mechanic must discharge static. To do so, touch an earthed metal object, such as a heater radiator or lifting platform, with your hand.Do not touch contact pins in gearbox connector with bare hands. — Turn catch anti-clockwise (arrow) and unplug electrical connector (1).
3. Pry manual release cable (2) off lever (1) for parking lock using removal lever80-200.
4. Remove bolts (arrows).
5. ⚠ Risk of damage to manual release cable.Do not bend or kink the manual release cable. — Detach cap (6).

6. Unplug electrical connector (1); to do so, push retainer towards rear and press down release catch. [Note: Detach B+ wire only after unplugging electrical connector for terminal 50.]
7. Unscrew nut (2) and detach B+ wires (3, 4) from solenoid switch.
8. Detach gearbox breather (5).
9. Move electrical wiring clear on gearbox and push to one side.
10. Release retaining element with screwdriver (2)(arrow A).
11. Turn connector housing (1) anti-clockwise (arrow B) and detach.
12. Unscrew nut (1) and remove bolt (3).
13. Detach lever (2) for parking lock from shaft for parking lock.
14. Unscrew bolts (arrows) and detach cover for parking lock.
15. Install oil reservoir 17Oil circuit; Exploded view - oil circuit.

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