Parking Lock Emergency Release Cable, Removing And Installing, A4/A5: Removing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2024 Audi A5 Quattro and 2023 Audi A5 Quattro. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
There is a risk of an accident from the vehicle starting to roll.
- Pull the parking brake button to activate the electro-mechanical parking brake.
-- Remove the selector mechanism. Refer to SHIFT MECHANISM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the noise insulation.
-- Remove the nuts -1 and 3- and free up the mount -2- for the emergency release.
-- Release the catches in direction of -arrows- and lower the bracket -4- for the emergency release.
-- Vehicles with 6-cylinder TDI engine: remove the rear noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Loosen the heat shield for the tunnel and place on the driveshaft. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEAT SHIELDS .
-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and free up and remove the parking lock emergency release cable -1-.
NOTE:
A vehicle with a 6-cylinder TDI engine is shown.