Shift mechanism, 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.

Selector lever handle, removing → Selector lever handle, removing and installing .

Fig 1: Opening Ashtray In Center Console And Removing Trim

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Open ashtray in center console and remove trim (arrows).
Remove air conditioning operating unit: → 87 AIR CONDITIONING
Remove ashtray in center console: →
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT
- 68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT for BODY INTERIOR - CABRIOLET

Fig 2: Releasing Clips And Pulling Cover With Guide Upward To Remove

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Release all 4 clips (arrows) and pull cover - 1 - with guide upward to remove.
Disconnect electrical harness connector on side of guide.
Disconnect electrical harness connector on Shift Lock Solenoid N110.

Fig 3: Disengaging Locking Cable

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Disengage locking cable (arrows).
Shift selector lever into position "S".
Remove front exhaust system with catalytic converter. →
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMB
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 2.0 LITER 4-CYL. 4V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BPG, BWT
- 26 EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.0 LITER 6-CYL. 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AVK, BGN
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 3.2 V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BKH
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BNS
- 26 - EXHAUST SYSTEM, EMISSION CONTROLS for 4.2 LITER V8 5V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHF
Remove heat shield for driveshaft from body of the vehicle.

Fig 4: 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. →
- 39 FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL for REAR FINAL DRIVE
- 39 - FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL for REAR FINAL DRIVE 0AR
Unbolt front heat shield, if installed, from below shift mechanism housing.

Fig 5: 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 6: 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).
Pull selector lever cable - 4 - out of shift mechanism at the same time, and do not bend.

NOTE:

Do not bend or kink selector lever cable.

Fig 7: Unscrewing Nuts

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Unscrew nuts (arrows).

NOTE:

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

Press holder clips - 1 - and - 2 - inward, at the same time pushing shift mechanism downward.