Selector Lever Handle, Removing And Installing: Removing

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Removing
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-- Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-mechanical parking brake.

-- Move the selector lever into "D/S" position.

-- Switch the ignition off.

-- Carefully pry out the selector lever boot with the : T10383/1Β  on both sides -arrows- and then fold it upward.

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-- Turn the locking ring all the way in the direction of -arrow A-.

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  • The tab -1- on the locking ring is offset to the tab -2- on the selector lever handle.

-- Remove the selector lever handle -1- upward with the selector lever boot in direction of -arrow A- without touching the locking button -2-.

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