Shift Interlock Control Module: Service and Repair

2012 Audi A4 Sedan (8K2) L4-2.0L Turbo (CAEB)SECTION Service and Repair





Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module (J587) and Tiptronic Switch (F189)

Selector lever sensor system control module and tiptronic switch are assembled together as one component.

Removing

- Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Removal and Replacement.

- Remove the multimedia system control head (E380).

- Remove the front ashtray.






- Disconnect the connector - 1 -.






- Release the 4 tabs - arrows - and remove the selector lever sensor system control module and tiptronic switch upward.

Ignore - arrows A -.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

- Unlock the selector lever sensor system control module and tiptronic switch using the 4 tabs - arrows -.

- Secure the wire for the selector lever transmission range position display unit (Y26) - arrows -.

- Install the front ashtray.

- Install the multimedia system control head.

- Install the selector lever handle. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Handle ] Removal and Replacement.

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