Overview - Selector Mechanism

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Overview - Selector Mechanism
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Selector Mechanism in the Vehicle Interior 

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Selector Mechanism
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  1. Selector Mechanism
    • With the following integrated components:
      • Selector Lever -E313-
      • Selector Lever Position Sensor -G727-
      • Transverse Selector Lever Lock Sensor -G868-
      • Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module -J587-
      • Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-
      • Transverse Selector Lever Lock Motor -V577-
    • The components cannot be replaced separately if faulty.
    • Removing and installing. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  2. Selector Lever Transmission Range Display -Y5-
  3. Selector Lever Handle, Upper Section
  4. Bolt
    • 3.2 Nm
    • Not available separately
  5. Selector Lever Handle, Lower Section
    • With the following integrated components:
      • Selector Lever Release Button -E681-
      • Parking Lock Button -E816-
    • The components cannot be replaced separately if faulty.
    • Removing and installing. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
  6. Selector Lever Boot
  7. Bolt
    • 8 Nm

Gearshift Mechanism on Transmission 

Fig 2: Exploded View Of Gearshift Mechanism On Transmission
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  1. Drive Position Sensor -G676-
  2. Shaft
    • For the parking lock
  3. Bolt
    • 3 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace after removing
    • M6 X 30
  4. Parking Lock Solenoid -N486-
  5. Seal
    • Always replace after removing
  6. Seal
  7. Spring Pin
  8. Lever
  9. Cover
    • For the parking lock
    • With electric wiring harness
  10. Bolt
    • 3 Nm + 45°
    • Always replace after removing
    • M6 X 14
  11. Bolt
    • 8 Nm + 60°
    • Always replace after removing
    • M8 X 22
  12. Alignment Pin
    • Quantity: 2
  13. Bolt
    • 3 Nm + 180°
    • Always replace after removing
    • M6 X 55
  14. Bolt
    • 3 Nm + 90°
    • Always replace after removing
    • M6 X 35
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