Removing and installing locking cable at shift mechanism with Tiptronic — AUDI
Removing and installing locking cable at shift mechanism with Tiptronic 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.
01V 01VA
Removing
Shift selector lever into position "2".
Observe or obtain radio code on vehicles with coded radio.
Disconnect earth strap on battery.
Detach selector lever handle =>Page
37-22
.
Remove the front section of the centre console
=> General Body Assembly, Interior; Repair group 68; Shelves and trays/covers; Removing and installing front part of centre console
General Body Assembly, Interior
Shelves and trays/covers
Removing and installing front part of centre console
Remove steering wheel:
=> General Body Assembly, Interior; Repair group 69; Airbag; Removing and installing steering wheel
General Body Assembly, Interior
Airbag
Removing and installing steering wheel
Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
Move selector lever to position "P".
Lift locking clip on locking device -1- and withdraw interlock cable from ignition/starter switch.
Remove cover with guide (selector lever mechanism) => Page
37-5
.
Unclip interlock cable from securing spring on bearing cup, to do this lift securing spring slightly => Fig.
37-21
.
Release interlock cable from cable tie -2- and remove.
Installing
Route interlock cable free of kinks.
Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
Fit interlock cable to ignition/starter switch.
Check that locking device -1- engages.
Secure interlock cable with cable tie -2- to airbag sensor.
Turn ignition/starter switch to locked position ("ignition off").
Move selector lever to position "P".
Clip interlock cable into securing spring of bearing cup => Fig.
37-21
.
Hook interlock cable support bracket -3- into shift mechanism and interlock cable eye into lever (for interlock cable).
Adjusting
Move selector lever to position "P".
Unfasten bolt -6-.
It must be possible to slide the support bracket -3- in the direction indicated by the arrow -5-.
Move steering column down.
Attach setting gauge 3352 A -Item 4- between lever (for interlock cable) and interlock cable eyelet.
Pull interlock cable in direction of arrow -5- and tighten bolt -6- to 10 Nm.
Remove setting bar.
Check ignition key withdrawal lock after each adjustment of interlock cable => Page
37-1
.
Install steering wheel.
=> General Body Assembly, Interior; Repair group 69; Airbag; Removing and installing steering wheel
General Body Assembly, Interior
Airbag
Removing and installing steering wheel
Reinstall front section of the centre console.
=> General Body Assembly, Interior; Repair group 68; Shelves and trays/covers; Removing and installing front part of centre console
General Body Assembly, Interior
Shelves and trays/covers
Removing and installing front part of centre console
Attach selector lever handle =>Page
37-22
.
Reconnect earth strap to battery.
On vehicles with coded radio unit, activate code.
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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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