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Selector Lever Cable, Adjusting

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

Procedure

Fig 1: Unclipping Mounting Frame For Selector Lever Boot From Center Console
GWWA37-10040Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Unclip the frame for the selector lever boot -1- and remove it from the center console -arrows-.

-- Move the selector lever into "S".

Fig 2: Shifting Selector Lever To Position "S"
GWWA37-10058Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
NOTE:

The clamping screw is only accessible when the selector lever is in "S".

Loosen locking screw approximately 1 turn - do not remove completely

-- Loosen the clamping screw on the selector lever cable approximately one turn using the Socket and KeyT40031.

-- Carefully move the selector lever forwards and backwards slightly without shifting to a different selector lever position.

NOTE:

This loosens the selector lever cable.

-- Turn on the ignition.

The Two Following Conditions Must be Fulfilled

Conditions Are Not Fulfilled

-- Tighten the clamping screw -arrow- for the selector lever cable in this position using the Socket And KeyT40031.

-- Check the DTC memory  in OBD  . Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Check in Guided Fault Finding  . Refer to Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.

-- Check the adjustment on the Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-. Refer to Multifunction Transmission Range Switch -F125-, REMOVING, INSTALLING AND ADJUSTING .

-- Adjust the selector lever cable again. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER CABLE, ADJUSTING .

Conditions Are Fulfilled

NOTE:

Do not move the selector lever forward or backward while tightening the clamping screw otherwise the adjustment will be incorrect.

-- Tighten the bolt -arrow- on the selector lever cable using the Socket And KeyT40031.

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- Check the selector mechanism. Refer to GEARSHIFT MECHANISM, CHECKING .