Removing and installing selector lever: Audi A3

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003)

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• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
• The pivot pin must not be turned.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove selector lever lock solenoid N110.
2. Use screwdriver to pry selector lever cable (1) off selector shaft lever (4) in engine compartment, detach retaining clip (3) from cable support bracket. [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.]
3. Remove selector lever cable.
4. Unscrew cover on bottom of selector mechanism.
5. Pry selector lever cable (3) off selector lever (2) using a screwdriver.

6. Pull off retaining clip (1) for sleeve of selector lever cable.
7. Carefully pull selector lever cable out of shift unit.
8. Loosen nut for selector lever pivot pin, counterholding at hexagon flats on pivot pin. [Note: The pivot pin must not be turned.]
9. Carefully drive out pivot pin using drift.
10. Remove selector lever.
11. Install selector lever lock solenoid N110.
12. Adjust selector lever cable .
13. Adjust locking cable .
14. Check selector mechanism .
15. Align exhaust system so it is free of stress 26.

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