Removing and installing gear selector mechanism — AUDI
Removing and installing gear selector mechanism on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
01N
Removing
Shift selector lever into "P" position.
Obtain code on vehicles with coded radio/integrated radio and navigation system.
With ignition switched off disconnect battery earth strap.
Remove central console.
=> General body repairs, Interior; Repair group 68; Trays, compartments and trim
General body repairs, Interior
Trays, compartments and trim
Remove catalytic converter or front exhaust pipe and remove front heat shield.
=> Engine Mechanics; Repair group 26
Engine Mechanics
Release cover -1- snap lock by pressing in direction of arrow -A-.
Take cover off mounting bracket -2-.
Separate selector lever cable -3- from mounting bracket as follows:
Press ends of securing clip -4- together and remove.
Pull selector lever cable off selector lever -5-.
Pull locking plate -6- for selector lever cable on mounting bracket out downwards.
Pull selector lever cable out from mounting bracket, when doing this do not kink cable.
Remove selector lever handle =>Page
37-9
.
Remove cover with guide => from Page
37-2
, Items
3
-
5
.
Unclip locking cable from securing spring on mounting bracket, to do this lift securing spring lightly.
Unclip connector for solenoid and selector lever illumination
=> Page
37-11
.
Remove nuts -7- (Qty. 4).
Take mounting bracket -2- out downwards.
Installing
Install in reverse sequence; note the following points:
Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable, lightly grease cable eye and cable ends before installing.
When renewing mounting bracket, clip rubber housing -8- in before installing.
Ensure there is a perfect seal between mounting bracket and body.
Tighten nuts -7- (Qty. 4) to 10 Nm.
Install locking cable and adjust => from Page
37-26
.
Guide cover into groove -9- and then engage the snap lock. The cover must be heard to click into place.
Note:
Ensure the cover seats and seals perfectly.
Installing exhaust system free of stress
=> Engine Mechanics; Repair group 26
Engine Mechanics
Shift selector lever into position "3".
Install cover => from Page
37-2
.
Install selector lever handle => Page
37-9
.
Check selector lever cable adjustment, adjust if necessary => Page
37-21
.
Check ignition key withdrawal lock => Page
37-29
.
Install centre console.
=> General body repairs, Interior; Repair group 68; Trays, compartments and trim
General body repairs, Interior
Trays, compartments and trim
Notes:
When the battery is reconnected, re-activate electrical equipment (radio, combined radio/navigation system, clock, electric windows) as described in the Owner's Manual.
Further procedures after reconnecting the voltage supply:
=> Injection and ignition system; Repair group 24
Injection and ignition system
Tightening torques
Component · Nm
Selector mechanism to body · 10 Nm
Support bracket/selector lever cable to gearbox · 23 Nm
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