Removing and installing selector mechanism cover: Audi A8 D3
Step-by-step removing and installing selector mechanism cover for the Audi A8 D3: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)
📋 Procedure
- Remove selector lever handle .
- Take out insert (1) for front ashtray by pressing button (arrow).
- Unscrew bolt (arrow) and remove housing for front ashtray.
- Unplug electrical connector.
- Lift off centre console switch panel (arrows).
- Unplug electrical connectors.
- Release locking hooks (1) on both sides of selector mechanism (arrow) and lift up cover (3).
- Unplug electrical connector (2) and remove cover.
- Install front ashtray 68.
- Install selector lever handle .
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