Selector Mechanism

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.

Removing

Proceed as follows:

-- Switch ignition off.

-- Remove selector lever handle. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE .

-- Remove center console cover panel. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove ashtray. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect electrical connection -A-.

Fig 1: Shift Lock Solenoid In Selector Mechanism

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NOTE:

Ignore -1, B, C-.

-- Disconnect electrical harness connector -3- from mass air flow (MAF) sensor -G70-.

Fig 2: Identifying Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70 Electrical Harness Connector, Clips & Front Air Intake Connector On Lock Carrier

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-- Open clips -1 and 2- and remove air guide hose from mass air flow (MAF) sensor -G70-.

-- Remove front air intake nozzle from lock carrier -4-.

-- Remove engine cover.

-- Place selector lever in position P.

-- Remove securing plate -C-.

Fig 3: Bolts For Support Bracket, Pulling Off Retaining Clip Upward & Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable From Transmission

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-- Press securing plate -A- upward and remove.

-- Press selector lever cable off of selector shaft lever -arrow- and remove from bracket -D-.

NOTE:

Selector lever cable must not be bent or kinked.
Ignore items -1 and B-.

-- Remove oxygen sensor (O2S) behind three way catalytic converter (TWC) -G130-. Refer to [For engine(s) CETA, CCTA] Removal and Installation or refer to [For engine(s) CBRA] Removal and Installation or refer to [For engine(s) BPY, CDMA] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove exhaust system bracket and tunnel brace -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Exhaust System Bracket Bolts

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-- Remove heat shield -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Heat Shield Bolts

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CAUTION:

Risk of damaging decoupling elements.

Do not bend decoupling elements in front exhaust pipe more than 10°.

-- Separate exhaust system at clamping sleeve -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Exhaust System Clamping Sleeve

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-- Lower front exhaust pipe with catalytic converter and front muffler slightly and remove heat shield toward rear.

-- Reconnect exhaust system with clamping sleeve.

NOTE:

A second technician must be under the vehicle to remove the selector mechanism.

-- Remove nuts -arrows- (from above).

Fig 7: Identifying Selector Mechanism Nut Location

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NOTE:

Ignore items -1 and 2-.

-- Remove selector mechanism downward together with selector lever cable.

NOTE:

Selector lever cable must not be bent or kinked.
Selector mechanism can also be removed without selector lever cable, disconnect selector lever cable from selector mechanism. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE .

Installing

Tightening specifications, refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW .

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

NOTE:

Replace selector lever cable securing plate and lock washer.
Selector lever cable must not be bent or kinked.

-- Install heat shield. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Reconnect exhaust system and ensure it is not under stress. Refer to [For engine(s) CETA, CCTA] Description and Operation or refer to [For engine(s) CDMA] Description and Operation or refer to [For engine(s) CBRA] Description and Operation or refer to [For engine(s) BPY] Description and Operation .

-- Install ashtray. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install center console trim. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install selector lever handle. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE .

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

-- Selector mechanism and ignition key withdrawal lock, checking. Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM AND IGNITION KEY WITHDRAWAL LOCK, CHECKING .