Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Removing
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-- 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 

Fig 1: Identifying Electrical Connector
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-- 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  .

GWWA34-11489Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -2- from the cable mounting bracket.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.

Fig 2: Identifying Selector Mechanism Function Unit And Nuts
GWWA37-11025Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  • 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.

CAUTION:

Risk of damaging the operating cable by deforming it.

- Never bend the operating cable too sharply or kink it.

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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.
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