Selector Lever Cable, Removing And Installing: Removing

Fig 1: Pushing Boot Forward And Out From Shift Unit

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove selector mechanism function unit. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM FUNCTION UNIT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Push the rubber grommet -arrow- forward and out of the function unit.

-- Remove the rear noise insulation -2-. Refer to Exterior Equipment .

Fig 2: Identifying Front/Rear Noise Insulation

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

8-Cylinder Vehicles 4.2L FSI Motor

Fig 3: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield/Ball Head

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the heat shield for the selector lever cable -arrows-.

6-Cylinder Vehicles 3.0L TDI Engine

Fig 4: Identifying Left Main Catalytic Converter Bracket Bolts And Nuts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the particulate filter. Refer to PARTICULATE FILTER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -1, 3 and 4- from the heat shield.

Fig 5: Identifying Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Turn heat shield slightly to side.

8-Cylinder Vehicles 4.2L TDI Engine

Fig 6: Removing Heatshield And Bolts

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the bolts -3-.

-- Loosen the bolt -1- and remove the heat shield -2-.

All Vehicles

Fig 7: Identifying Locking Washer & Selector Lever Cable

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove the ball head -2- on the selector lever cable from the selector lever using the Pry Lever80-200.

-- Remove the clip -1- and the selector lever cable from the transmission.