Electrical Components

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Electrical Components
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Due to the build-up of static electricity in the human body, a person can receive an electric shock when metal objects are touched.

This charge can damage the electrical/electronic components of the transmission and the selector mechanism when touching them.

-- Touch a grounded object such as a washer fluid hose or a hoist before working on electrical/electronic components. Do not touch connector terminals or >>open<< electronic components directly.

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