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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A4 and 2009 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Ashtray

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-- Move the selector lever into "P".

-- Remove the Multimedia System Control Head -E380-. Refer to Multimedia System Control Head -E380-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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

Fig 2: Disconnecting Selector Mechanism Electrical Connectors And Removing Bolts

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NOTE:

This lowers the shift mechanism function unit slightly for better accessibility.

Fig 3: Cap, Bracket And Tabs

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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.

NOTE:

This prevents the retaining tabs from engaging again.

-- Using a screwdriver, open the upper retaining tab -1- on the cover in direction of -arrow- over the bracket -B- and remove the cover -A- upward.

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

Fig 4: Pressing Retaining Hooks Into Shift Mechanism

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-- Press the hooks -A- into the selector mechanism -arrow- and hold them in this position.

NOTE:

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

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

Fig 5: Identifying Shift Lock Solenoid N110

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-- Remove the Shift Lock Solenoid -N110-.