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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI1998A8 SEDAN (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSTRANSMISSION POSITION SENSOR/SWITCHSERVICE AND REPAIRMULTI-FUNCTION TRANSMISSION RANGE (TR) SWITCH, REPLACING
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)
Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch, Replacing
1998 Audi A8 Sedan (4D2) V8-3.7L (AEW)SECTION Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch, Replacing
Multi-function Transmission Range (TR) switch -F125-
Removing
^ Remove left transmission support.
^ Disconnect multi-function TR switch -F125- from transmission and pull off of selector shaft.
Installing
^ Locate multi-function TR switch on selector shaft.
Flat section on gearing in switch -3- must come to rest on flat section of selector shaft -1 -
Note: Locate the multi-function TR switch -F125- on the center of the selector shaft. Do not tilt the switch or push it on forcefully. Otherwise the switch contacts may be damaged.
^ Rotate switch until fitting hole -4- on switch housing can be located on fitting pin -2- on transmission housing.
Tightening torques
RENDER: 1.0x
NO RELATED
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.