Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Audi A6, 2017 Audi A6, and 2016 Audi A6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Move the selector lever into "P".

-- Remove the front ashtray or storage compartment. Refer to FRONT CENTER CONSOLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Loosen the nuts -1, 3, 5 and 6- a few turns but do not remove them completely.

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NOTE:

This lowers the selector mechanism slightly and improves accessibility for further removal.

Ignore -2 and 4- and -arrow-.

CAUTION:

The shift mechanism can be destroyed by broken clips, tabs or other objects.

Make sure no components or other objects fall into the shift mechanism. The shift mechanism must be replaced if that happens.

-- Open the retaining tabs -2 and 3- in direction of -arrow-, slightly raise the front of the sealing cap -A- and hold it in that position.

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NOTE:

This prevents the retaining tabs from engaging again.

-- Open the upper tab -1- in direction of -arrow- above the bracket -B- and remove the cap -A-.

-- Disconnect the connector on the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-.

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-- Push the hook -A- in direction of -arrow- and hold it in this position.

NOTE:

Replace the selector mechanism if any of the hooks -A- are broken off.

-- Tilt the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- in direction of -arrow- so that the ball rod -1- comes out of the lever on the selector mechanism.

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-- Remove the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-.