Selector lever cable, removing and installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Audi A4, 2004 Audi A4, 2003 Audi A4, and 2002 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Shift selector lever into position "S".
Raise vehicle.
Remove front exhaust system with catalytic converter. →
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Remove heat shield for driveshaft from body of the vehicle.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield Fasteners For Torsen Differential

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Remove heat shield for driveshaft from cover for Torsen differential (arrows).
Unbolt driveshaft from transmission and hang or support. →
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Remove shielding plate/selector lever cable, if installed.

Fig 2: Location Of Support Bracket For Selector Lever Cable

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Remove mounting bracket for selector lever cable (arrow).
Removing left transmission support → Right and left transmission mounts, removing and installing .

Fig 3: Removing Selector Lever Cable From Selector Shaft Lever

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Pry off selector lever cable from lever/shift rod using prying lever 80-200 (arrows).
Unbolt front heat shield, if installed, from below shift mechanism housing.

Fig 4: Removing Lower Cover From Shift Mechanism

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Remove lower cover from shift mechanism (arrows).
Remove boot of selector lever cable from lower shift mechanism cover and slide back.

Fig 5: Identifying Retaining Clip, Securing Spring, Push Pin & Selector Lever Cable

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Remove retaining clip - 1 - for selector lever cable on shift mechanism downward.
Pull plastic securing spring - 2 - slightly to front and push pin - 3 - up only as far as necessary (arrow).

NOTE:

Make sure that pin is not pushed fully out.

Remove selector lever cable - 4 - from shift mechanism.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.