Removing and installing gear detector switch F208: Audi A6/A7 C7

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018); platform code 4X

• Special tools named: V.A.G 1383, T40284

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• Items marked (2) and (3) can be disregarded.
• Risk of accident.Engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A must remain in position when work is being carried out and must not be left unattended. — Remove bolts (arrows) for tunnel cross member.
• (Item 1) and (item 3) can be disregarded.
• Bump stop (2) must be in contact with cross member without play, but must not be under tension.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear noise insulation (2)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
2. Also remove front noise insulation (1)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise insulation.
3. Remove bolts (1) and detach torque reaction support from engine. [Note: Items marked (2) and (3) can be disregarded.] [Note: The flexible pipe connection (de-coupling element) in the front exhaust pipe must not be bent more than 10° - otherwise it can be damaged.]
4. Disconnect exhaust system at clamp (arrows).
5. Using suitable wire, tie up front exhaust pipe to one side of rear section of exhaust system (at clamp).

6. Apply lifting column of engine and gearbox jack V.A.G 1383 A to gearbox from below (with gearbox support T10337 attached).
7. Slightly lift gearbox with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
8. ⚠ Risk of accident.Engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A must remain in position when work is being carried out and must not be left unattended. — Remove bolts (arrows) for tunnel cross member.
9. Lower gearbox by dimension (a) using engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
10. Use release tool T40138 to unplug electrical connector (arrow) and move clear.
11. Use socket (24 mm)T40284 to unscrew gear detector switch F208.
12. Use socket (24 mm)T40284 to screw in gear detector switch F208. Tightening torque
13. Attach connector (2) at gear detector switch F208. [Note: (Item 1) and (item 3) can be disregarded.]
14. Secure tunnel cross member (arrows).
15. Push torque reaction support (1) upwards in direction indicated by (arrow) until it makes contact with cross member. [Note: Bump stop (2) must be in contact with cross member without play, but must not be under tension.]
16. Then tighten bolts (3) to specified torque 10Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings.
17. Assemble exhaust system and perform stress-free alignment 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Exploded view - silencers.
18. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.

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