Removing and installing selector lever handle (with interlock button on front) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

Don't miss

• The selector lever can be moved by pulling the release rod (3).
• Risk of damage to selector lever handleThe locking ring can only be turned when the handle has been pushed on all the way. — Press interlock button (1) on selector lever handle.

📋 Procedure

1. Pull up parking brake button to apply electromechanical parking brake.
2. Shift selector lever into position "“N”" and switch off ignition.
3. Unclip selector lever boot on both sides by hand or using removal wedge3409(arrows).
4. Turn selector lever boot (2) inside out over selector lever handle (3).
5. Turn locking ring as far as stop in direction of (arrow) so that markings (a) and (b) are no longer in line.

6. ⚠ Risk of damage to the selector mechanism.Do not touch the interlock button (1) on the selector lever handle when pulling off the handle.Otherwise the selector lever handle or the pull rod of the selector mechanism will be damaged when the handle is pulled off. — Pull off selector lever handle together with selector lever boot, taking care not to touch interlock button (1).
7. ⚠ Risk of damage to the selector mechanism.Do not press in the interlock button (1) on the selector lever handle when the handle is removed.Interlock button (1) on selector lever handle must protrude and must not be touched during installation.Otherwise the selector lever handle or the pull rod of the selector mechanism will be damaged when the handle is installed. — Shift selector lever into position "“N”". [Note: The selector lever can be moved by pulling the release rod (3).]
8. Turn selector lever boot inside out over selector lever handle (2).
9. Turn locking ring as far as stop in direction of (arrow) so that markings (a) and (b) are no longer in line.
10. With interlock button (1) facing towards front of vehicle, push selector lever handle fully onto selector lever without touching interlock button (1).
11. Turn locking ring in direction of (arrow) until it engages (press handle if necessary); markings (a) and (b) should be in line. [Note: The handle is not locked until the locking ring has been turned. Only then should you press the interlock button on the handle.There may be increased resistance when you press the interlock button for the first time after installation.]
12. ⚠ Risk of damage to selector lever handleThe locking ring can only be turned when the handle has been pushed on all the way. — Press interlock button (1) on selector lever handle.
13. Switch on ignition and move selector lever to positions "“R”" and "“S”".
14. Pull selector lever boot (1) down and clip onto trim frame (2) with selector lever position display Y26.
15. Check selector mechanism .

Other AUDI procedures

• Removing and installing toothed belt – Audi · 56 torque figures
• Removing engine – Audi A8 D3 · 41 torque figures
• Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts – Audi A6/A7 C7 · 38 torque figures
• Installing engine – Audi A8 D4 · 36 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft timing chain · 29 torque figures
• Removing and installing cover and padding, backrest – Audi
• Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5/M7 - gas discharge headlights with LED daytime running lights
• Removing and installing radio, telephone and navigation system aerial R52 (USA)
• Removing gearbox mounting - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine
• Removing and installing flange shaft (right-side)/drive flange with output shaft