Removing, installing and adjusting locking cable — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 8G

• Timing position: the crankshaft or camshaft is set and locked during this job
• Special tools named: feeler gauge, locking pin

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• Take care not to kink locking cable on swivelling it upwards.
• Insert locking cable from above in attachment at ignition/starter switch (flattened side of locking cable and attachment must be aligned) and turn locking cable downwards through 90°.
• Spring clip must engage properly, as otherwise cap cannot be fitted.
• Locking cable should be adjusted in installation position.
• Make sure locking cable is not kinked.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove centre console 68.
2. Remove steering wheel and dash panel insert 90.
3. Shift selector lever into position "“N”".
4. Unfasten hexagon bolts (arrows).
5. Detach cap (1).

6. Unclip spring clip (2)
7. Turn locking cable (3) through approx. 90° and pull upwards out of attachment at ignition/starter switch.
8. Detach clip for locking cable at air duct and remove locking cable. [Note: Take care not to kink locking cable on swivelling it upwards.]
9. Insert locking cable from above in attachment at ignition/starter switch (flattened side of locking cable and attachment must be aligned) and turn locking cable downwards through 90°.
10. Clip in spring clip. [Note: Spring clip must engage properly, as otherwise cap cannot be fitted.]
11. Fit cap on ignition/starter switch. [Note: Locking cable should be adjusted in installation position.]
12. Slacken bolt (1).
13. Turn ignition key to "“Drive”" position.
14. Fix locking cable support bracket in attachment position in front of selector housing (shift gate).
15. Insert feeler gauge (A) 1.5 mm between locking flap and locking pin.
16. By moving it in direction of arrow, adjust locking cable such that locking pin is pressed against feeler gauge.
17. Tighten bolt in this position to 10 Nm. — 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft)
18. Turn ignition key several times into removal position and into "“Drive”" position.
19. Check dimension between locking pin and locking flap again.
20. Shift selector lever into position "“N”".
21. Fit locking cable at selector housing (shift gate).
22. Make sure locking cable is not kinked.
23. Oh right-hand drive vehicles, attach locking cable with cable clamp to steering column console.

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