Emergency Release From P

2024 Audi S3 PremiumSECTION Emergency Release From P

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Connecting Pin :T10027A 
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Procedure 

-- Engage the parking brake.

-- Remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- If equipped, remove the noise insulation from the shift mechanism.

Tip

  • If the Connecting Pin :T10027A  is not installed, the parking lock will be permanently disengaged after pulling the T-handle. It cannot be re-engaged mechanically.
  • It is then only possible to engage the parking lock electronically by pressing the "P" button.

Emergency Release, Activating

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-- Insert the Connecting Pin :T10027A  into the opening -arrow B-.

-- Press the foot brake.

-- Pull the T-handle -1- all the way upward and hold it in this position.

-- Press the locking button -2- downward.

  • The button must stay in the pressed position when releasing the T-handle. The parking lock is now permanently disengaged.

Tip

If the parking lock should be mechanically re-engaged, the Connecting Pin :T10027A  must remain installed.

Emergency Release, Deactivating

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-- Pull the T-handle -1- upward until the locking button -2- springs back into the upper position.

-- Slowly release the T-handle.

  • The lock will audibly return to its starting position at the same time. The parking lock is re-engaged.

-- Bring the T-handle -1- back into its starting position by placing the cable around the ridge -arrow A-.

-- Remove the Connecting Pin :T10027A  .

Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.