Selector Lever Cable

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hose Clip Pliers VAS 6340

Removing

-- Move the selector lever into P.

-- Turn off the ignition.

4-Cylinder 2.0L TFSI Vehicles :

For this engine there are two different versions.

Version 1, with Side Air Filter Housing:

-- Disconnect the connector -1- on the mass air flow sensor -G70-.

Fig 1: Air Flow Housing, Electrical Connector And Guide Hose

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-- Remove the air guide hose -2-.

-- Remove the screw -4- and the air filter housing.

NOTE:

Ignore -3-.

Version 2, with Air Filter Inside the Engine Cover:

-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the mass air flow sensor -G70-.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Intake Hose Components

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-- Open the clips -1 and 2- and remove the air guide hose from the mass air flow sensor.

-- Open the spring clamps -4- remove the air intake hose from the engine cover.

CAUTION:

Danger of breaking the engine cover.

Always follow the removal sequence.

-- Carefully remove the engine cover from -1 - 2 - 3 - 4-.

Fig 3: Engine Cover Stop Removal Sequence

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Vehicles with 6-cylinder 3.2L engine:

-- Remove vacuum hose -2- on air duct hose.

Fig 4: Identifying Mass Air Flow (MAF) Sensor G70 Electrical Harness Connector

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-- Remove air guide hose -1- on the throttle valve control module -J338-.

-- Disconnect the connector -3- on the mass air flow sensor.

-- Remove upper section of air filter -arrow-.

-- Remove filter insert.

-- Remove the lower section of the air filter -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Screws For Lower Portion Of Air Cleaner Housing

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All Vehicles:

Selector lever in P.

-- Remove the securing clamp -C-.

Fig 6: Bolts For Support Bracket, Pulling Off Retaining Clip Upward & Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable From Transmission

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-- Move the securing clamps -A- and remove.

-- Press selector lever cable from the transmission shift lever -arrow- and place above.

NOTE:

Do not bend the selector lever cable.

Ignore -1, B, D-.

-- Lift the vehicle.

-- Remove the front exhaust pipe, the catalytic converters and muffler. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA] Removal and Installation or to [For engine(s) CCTA] Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the driveshaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Loosen clips -arrows- and remove heat shield.

Fig 7: Clips On Heat Shield Toward Rear

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- and the cover.

Fig 8: Removing Lower Cover From Shift Mechanism

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-- Carefully slide the cover and protective sleeve forward over the selector lever cable. Do not damage protective surfaces when doing so.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 9: Selector Lever Park Position Lock Switch F319

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CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the electrical components on the circuit board through static discharge.

Do not touch the circuit board -B- with your fingers.

NOTE:

The circuit board can only be replaced together with the selector mechanism function unit.

-- Remove locking plate -A- from selector mechanism function unit by unclipping left and right retaining tabs.

NOTE:

This process is only possible if the selector lever is switched in the position S.

Fig 10: Identifying Retaining Clip, Securing Spring, Push Pin & Selector Lever Cable

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-- Remove selector lever cable securing clamp -1- downward.

-- Pull the plastic securing spring -2- forward slightly and press the pins -3- up only as far as necessary -arrow-.

NOTE:

Be sure not to push pins all the way out.

-- Remove the selector lever cable -4- from selector mechanism function unit.

NOTE:

Do not bend the selector lever cable.

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

Tightening specifications, refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM OVERVIEW .

NOTE:

Replace the selector lever cable securing clamps.

Check the protective casing for damage. The protective casing can only be replaced together with the selector lever cable.

Check to see if the protective casing is seated correctly and is not twisted.

-- Guide selector lever cable with protective casing into the cover. Do not damage protective surfaces when doing so.

-- Insert the end of selector lever cable -4- into selector lever joint.

Fig 11: Inserting End Of Selector Lever Cable Into Joint Of Selector Lever

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-- Press pin -3- downwards -arrow- and check to see if it is locked by the plastic securing spring -2-.

-- Insert the selector lever cable clip -1-.

Installed position: The angled end of circlip faces toward shift mechanism.

CAUTION:

Risk of destroying the electrical components on the circuit board through static discharge.

Do not touch the circuit board -B- with your fingers.

Fig 12: Selector Lever Park Position Lock Switch F319

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-- Clip in locking plate -A- and tighten screws -arrows-.

-- Mount the lower cover with the seal to the selector mechanism hand-tight -arrows- ; pay close attention to the position of the seal.

Fig 13: Removing Lower Cover From Shift Mechanism

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-- Insert the selector lever cable protective casing into the cover.

-- Carefully press the selector lever cable on the transmission selector lever on the transmission away from the direction of the -arrow-.

Fig 14: Bolts For Support Bracket, Pulling Off Retaining Clip Upward & Disconnecting Selector Lever Cable From Transmission

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-- Install lock washer -A - and lock at bottom.

-- Install the securing clamps -C-.

-- Move the selector lever from S to P.

Shift mechanism and selector lever cable must have freedom of movement during this, if necessary, replace selector lever cable or service shift mechanism.

-- Move the selector lever into P.

-- Tighten screws -arrows- for the lower cover.

Fig 15: Removing Lower Cover From Shift Mechanism

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-- Install heat shield and CW coverings for underbody. Refer to Removal and Installation

-- Install the driveshaft. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

-- Install the exhaust system free of tension. Refer to [For engine(s) CBRA] Description and Operation or to [For engine(s) CCTA] Description and Operation .

-- Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, CHECK AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY .

-- Refer to SELECTOR MECHANISM, CHECKING .