Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing
-- Remove the selector lever handle with the selector lever boot. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLINGΒ .
A3, Q2, TT:Β
-- Remove the Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit -Y26-. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER TRANSMISSION RANGE POSITION DISPLAY UNIT -Y26-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Q3:Β
-- Remove the center console. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
All Vehicles:Β
-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the selector mechanism function unit to the vehicle wiring harness.
-- Vehicles with engine compartment battery: remove the battery and the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the center tunnel heat shield. Refer to FLOOR HEAT SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the ball socket -1- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the : 80-200Β .
-- Remove the bolts -2- from the cable mounting bracket.
-- Remove the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.
- A second technician is required under the vehicle to remove the selector mechanism function unit.
-- Remove the selector lever function unit from below with the selector lever cable.
Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming it.
- Never bend the operating cable too sharply or kink it.
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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.