Removing and installing selector lever cable (vehicles up to 11.2009) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

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• (Item 3) can be disregarded.
• Risk of breaking engine cover panel.It is important to observe the removal sequence. — Carefully detach engine cover panel from positions (1, 2, 3, 4) one after the other.
• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.Items (1, B and D) can be disregarded.
• The printed circuit can only be renewed together with the shift unit!
• This step can only be performed if the selector lever is in position "“S”".

📋 Procedure

1. Shift selector lever into position "“P”".
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Unplug electrical connector (1) from air mass meter G70.
4. Remove air hose (2).
5. Remove bolt (4) and remove air cleaner housing. [Note: (Item 3) can be disregarded.]

6. Unplug electrical connector (3) from air mass meter G70.
7. Release clamps (1 and 2) and disconnect air hose from air mass meter.
8. Release spring-type clips (4) and detach air intake hose from engine cover panel.
9. ⚠ Risk of breaking engine cover panel.It is important to observe the removal sequence. — Carefully detach engine cover panel from positions (1, 2, 3, 4) one after the other.
10. Detach vacuum hose (2) at air intake hose.
11. Detach air intake hose (1) at throttle valve module J338.
12. Unplug electrical connector (3) from air mass meter G70.
13. Unbolt air cleaner (top section) (arrow).
14. Remove filter element.
15. Unbolt air cleaner (bottom section) (arrows).
16. Detach retaining clip (C).
17. Release securing clip (A) detach by pulling upwards.
18. Press selector lever cable off gearbox selector lever (arrow) and move clear to the top. [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.Items (1, B and D) can be disregarded.]
19. Raise vehicle.
20. Remove front exhaust pipes with catalytic converter and front silencer Engine, mechanics26.
21. Remove propshaft Rear final drive 02D, 0AV, 0BR and 0BY39.
22. Release clips (arrows) and remove heat shield.
23. Remove bolts (arrows) and detach cover.
24. Carefully push cover including protective sleeve forwards over selector lever cable. Take care not to damage the protective sleeve.
25. Remove bolts (arrows). [Note: The printed circuit can only be renewed together with the shift unit!]
26. ⚠ Electric components on printed circuit can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.Do not touch printed circuit (B) with bare hands. — Unclip retaining tabs on both sides and detach detent plate (A) from shift unit. [Note: This step can only be performed if the selector lever is in position "“S”".]
27. Pull down retaining clip (1) for selector lever cable on selector mechanism and remove.
28. Pull plastic retaining spring (2) forwards slightly and press pin (3) upwards only as far as necessary (arrow). [Note: Ensure that pin is not pressed out completely.]
29. Pull selector lever cable (4) out of shift unit. [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.] [Note: Renew retaining clip for selector lever cable.Check protective sleeve for damage. The protective sleeve can only be renewed together with the selector lever cable.Check that the protective sleeve is seated correctly and not twisted.]
30. Insert selector lever cable with protective sleeve into cover. Take care not to damage the protective sleeve.
31. Insert end of selector lever cable (4) into joint on selector lever.
32. Press pin (3) downwards (arrow) and check that plastic retaining spring (2) has engaged in pin.
33. Insert retaining clip (1) for selector lever cable.
34. ⚠ Electric components on printed circuit can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.Do not touch printed circuit (B) with bare hands. — Clip in detent plate (A) and tighten bolts (arrows).
35. Hand-tighten cover (with glued-on seal) to selector mechanism (arrows), making sure that seal is seated correctly.
36. Insert protective sleeve on selector lever cable in cover.
37. Carefully press selector lever cable onto gearbox selector lever on gearbox in opposite direction of (arrow).
38. Fit securing clip (A) and press downwards to secure.
39. Fit retaining clip (C).
40. Move selector lever from "“S”" to "“P”".
41. Shift selector lever into position "“P”".
42. Tighten bolts (arrows) for cover (bottom).
43. Install heat shield and aerodynamic fairings (Cd panels) for underbody General body repairs, exterior66.
44. Install propshaft Rear final drive 02D, 0AV, 0BR and 0BY39.
45. Install exhaust system so it is free of stress Engine, mechanics26.
46. Checking and adjusting selector lever cable.
47. Checking selector mechanism.

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