Shift Mechanism Function Unit, Removing And Installing: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Audi Q7, 2014 Audi Q7, 2013 Audi Q7, 2012 Audi Q7, and 2011 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Tightening specifications. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM .

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

Coat the bearings and the sliding surfaces with Polycarbamide GreaseG 052 142 A2.

Selector lever in "S".

-- Slide selector lever cable into selector mechanism function unit.

-- Insert the end of the selector lever cable -2- into the shift gate joint -3-.

Fig 1: Identifying Set Screw -1, Opening In Selector Mechanism -Arrow-, Socket, And Key T40031

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Install the clamping screw -1- through the top opening in the selector mechanism -arrow- using Socket and KeyT40031.

-- Secure the selector lever cable -1- with the new locking plate -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Lock Washer & Selector Lever Cable

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Installation position: Angled end of retaining clamp points toward rear.

-- If missing, insert the two locking tabs -A- into the selector mechanism.

Fig 3: Bolts -Arrows-.

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Place the selector mechanism function unit on the lower section.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Insert center console bracket by tilting function unit at the same time.

-- Install the bolts -arrows-.

-- Connect the connector -1-.

Fig 4: Electrical Connector -1- And Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Install the center console bracket. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE MOUNTING BRACKET, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the noise insulation -2- in the shift housing.

Fig 5: Connect Connector -1- To Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Insert the connector -1- into the Selector Lever Sensor System Control Module -J587- with Tiptronic Switch -F189- and let it lock into place.

-- Install the front ashtray or front storage compartment. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the frame with the Multimedia System Control Head -E380-. Refer to Multimedia System Control Head -E380- INSTALLATION FRAME, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Install the handle on the selector lever. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, CHECKING .