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Removing and installing gear sensor G676 and gear sensor 2G869 — AUDI

Removing and installing gear sensor G676 and gear sensor 2G869 on Audi: 14 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.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6/A7 C7 (4G, 2011–2018)

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  • (Items 1 and 2) can be disregarded.
  • Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.(Item 2) can be disregarded.
  • After installing gear sensor, run function "“Calibration of gear sensor -G676-”".

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove mechatronic unit Removing and installing mechatronic unit.
  2. Remove bolts (arrows) and press coolant pipes to side. [Note: (Items 1 and 2) can be disregarded.]
  3. Use removal lever80 - 200 to press ball socket (1) on selector lever cable off gearbox selector lever. [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.(Item 2) can be disregarded.]
  4. Unscrew bolt (2) and detach gearbox selector lever (1) from selector shaft.
  5. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach cover (1) for selector shaft.
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  1. Press oil seal for selector shaft out of cover.
  2. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach gear sensor(item 1).
  3. Selector lever and gear sensor in position »P« (turn clockwise as far as stop)
  4. Install oil seal for selector shaft .
  5. After installing gear sensor, run function "“Calibration of gear sensor -G676-”".
  6. Connect .
  7. Select Diagnosis mode and start diagnosis.
  8. Select Test plan tab.
  9. Select Own test button and select the following in succession from tree:

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.