Disconnect the Control Cable Retainer from the Shift Cable and Selector Cable
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
-- Pull the securing mechanism forward to the stop -arrow 1- and then lock to the left -arrow 2-.
Fig 1: Identifying Sequence To Release Retainers -A- For Shift And Selector Cables -B-
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-- Remove control cable -B- from control cable retainer -A-.