Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit -Y26-. Refer to LAMPS .

-- Remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the selector mechanism to the vehicle wiring harness.

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-- Remove the air filter housing. Refer to AIR FILTER [For engine(s) CNTC]AIR FILTER [For engine(s) CZRA] for TDI or AIR FILTER [For engine(s) CNTC]AIR FILTER [For engine(s) CZRA] for TFSI.

Audi A3 and Q2 

-- Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY .

Continuation for All Vehicles 

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-- Remove the clip -2-.

-- Push the lock washer -3- upward in direction of -arrow- and remove it.

-- Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever.

-- Remove the heat shield for the floor. Refer to MOLDINGS, TRIMS, EXTENSIONS AND TRIM PANELS .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.

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• A second technician is required under the vehicle to remove the selector mechanism function unit.

-- Remove the selector mechanism downward with the selector lever cable. Guide the selector lever cable out of the cable bracket at the same time.