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

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

• Renewed: locking plates

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• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.(Items 1 and B) can be disregarded.
• Electronic components of selector mechanism can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.Do not touch printed circuit (B) with bare hands. — Touch vehicle earth with your hand (without gloves) to discharge any static electricity.
• Ensure that pin is not pressed out completely.
• Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.
• Check that the sleeve is seated correctly and not twisted.

📋 Procedure

1. Shift selector lever into position "“P”".
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove air cleaner housing 24Air cleaner; Exploded view - air cleaner housing.
4. Detach locking plate (C).
5. Press securing clip (A) upwards and detach.

6. Press selector lever cable off gearbox selector lever (arrow) and pull out of cable support bracket (D). [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.(Items 1 and B) can be disregarded.]
7. Remove noise insulation (front) (1) and rear (2)General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation.
8. Remove exhaust system 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Exploded view - silencers.
9. Remove heat shield (arrows).
10. Detach cover for shift unit (arrows).
11. Carefully slide cover for shift unit together with sleeve along selector lever cable towards front of vehicle, taking care not to damage sleeve.
12. ⚠ Electronic components of selector mechanism can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.Do not touch printed circuit (B) with bare hands. — Touch vehicle earth with your hand (without gloves) to discharge any static electricity.
13. Remove bolts (arrows).
14. Unclip retaining tabs on both sides and detach detent plate (A) from shift unit.
15. Shift selector lever to position "“S”".
16. Pull down locking plate (1) for selector lever cable and remove.
17. Pull plastic retaining spring (2) forwards slightly and press pivot pin (3) upwards only as far as necessary (arrow). [Note: Ensure that pin is not pressed out completely.]
18. Pull selector lever cable (4) out of shift unit. [Note: Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.] [Note: Renew locking plates and securing clip for selector lever cable.The selector lever cable must be renewed if the sleeves are damaged.]
19. Guide selector lever cable into cover for shift unit, taking care not to damage sleeve.
20. Engage sleeve in cover for shift unit. [Note: Check that the sleeve is seated correctly and not twisted.]
21. Insert end of selector lever cable (4) into joint on selector lever.
22. Press pivot pin (3) downwards (arrow).
23. Secure selector lever cable to shift unit using new locking plate (1).
24. ⚠ Electronic components of selector mechanism can be damaged by electrostatic discharge.Do not touch printed circuit (B) with bare hands. — Touch vehicle earth with your hand (without gloves) to discharge any static electricity.
25. Clip detent plate (A) into position on both sides.
26. Tighten bolts (arrows).
27. Hand-tighten cover for shift unit (with glued-on seal) to shift unit (arrows), making sure that seal is seated correctly.
28. Fit sleeve for selector lever cable in cover for shift unit.
29. Press selector lever cable onto gearbox selector lever on gearbox in opposite direction of (arrow).
30. Fit securing clip (A) and press downwards to secure.
31. Install locking plate (C).
32. Move selector lever from "“S”" to "“P”". [Note: Check that selector lever moves freely.If the selector mechanism is stiff, renew the selector lever cable or service the selector mechanism.]
33. Secure cover for shift unit (arrows).
34. Install heat shield General body repairs, exterior66Strips / trim panels / extensions; Exploded view - heat shield.
35. Install exhaust system and perform stress-free alignment 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Exploded view - silencers.
36. Adjust selector lever cable .
37. Check selector mechanism .
38. Install noise insulation General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise insulation

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