Shift Mechanism Function Unit: Removing

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Fig 1: Identifying Ashtray

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-- Remove the front ashtray. Refer to FRONT ASHTRAY, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connectors -2 and 4-.

Fig 2: Disconnecting Selector Mechanism Electrical Connectors And Removing Bolts

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NOTE:

The illustration does not show the insulation mat.

A second technician is required when detaching shift mechanism below vehicle.

-- Remove the insulation mat over the shift mechanism.

-- Remove the bolts -1, 3, 5 and 6-.

-- Remove the right front muffler. Refer to [For engine(s) CCBA] Removal and Installation .

A5 Cabriolet/Sportback

Fig 3: Identifying Clamping Sleeve

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-- Remove the left and right diagonal braces. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

All Vehicles

Fig 4: Identifying Subframe Crossbrace

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-- Remove the subframe crossbrace. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

CAUTION:

The suspension components could be damaged.

Do not rest the vehicle on its wheels if the subframe mount, the steering gear or the subframe crossbrace are not installed correctly.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and remove the driveshaft heat shield -1- (if equipped).

Fig 5: Driveshaft Heat Shield - Tightening Specification

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Vehicles with a Bolted Driveshaft

Fig 6: Counterholding Driveshaft Using T10172 And T10172/5

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-- Remove the bolts that connect the driveshaft to the transmission by counter holding them with the T10172 and T10172/5.

-- Press the driveshaft together with the rear final drive; the universal joint is able to slide axially.

-- Place the driveshaft on the front crossmember.

Vehicles with an Attached Driveshaft

NOTE:

Check the vehicle data label or the designation on the rear final drive itself to determine which one is installed in the vehicle. Then select the correct rear final drive repair information.

-- Remove the driveshaft (attached). Refer to the appropriate service information .

Fig 7: Identifying Bolts Vehicles With Dual Exhaust System

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CAUTION:

Danger of damaging the flex joint in the front muffler.

Do not bend the decoupling element in the front muffler more than 10°.

-- Loosen the clamping sleeve -1-, slide to the rear and then tie it to the left front muffler.

NOTE:

Ignore -2-.

All Vehicles

Fig 8: Mounting T10337 On V.A.G 1383 A And Attach It To Bottom Of Transmission

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-- Mount the T10337 on the V.A.G 1383 A and attach it to the bottom of the transmission.

-- Raise the transmission slightly.

WARNING:

There is the risk of an accident.

The V.A.G 1383 A may only be used during assembly and must not sit unsupervised under the vehicle.

-- Remove the bolts from the tunnel crossmember -arrows-.

Fig 9: Identifying Bolts & Tunnel Crossmember

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-- Lower the transmission to dimension -a- using the V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 10: Lowering Transmission

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Dimension -a- = maximum 70 mm.

-- Remove the ball socket -2- on the selector lever cable from the selector shaft lever using the 80 - 200.

Fig 11: Identifying Selector Lever Cable

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

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink the selector lever cable.

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- (if equipped).

Fig 12: Identifying Nuts & Heat Shield -1- (If Equipped)

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-- Lower the underbody cover on the inner side just enough until the heat shield -1- for the center tunnel can be removed.

-- Remove the selector mechanism.