Removing and installing throttle cable: Audi A3 (AEH, AGN, AGU, AJQ, …)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8L, 1996–2003)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📐 23 workshop diagrams for AEH

Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove storage compartment (driver's side) 68.
2. Disengage end of throttle cable (1) at top of accelerator pedal (2).
3. Remove glove box 68.
4. Disengage end of throttle cable at operating rod .
5. Disengage nipple (1) on end of throttle cable from cable cam.

6. Pull grooved section of throttle cable sheath (4) out of rubber grommet (2) at support bracket (5).
7. Unplug electrical connector at kick-down switch F8 on left side of bulkhead.
8. Pull throttle cable out of bulkhead.
9. Observe notes .
10. Adjust throttle cable .

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