light AUDI A6 1998 C5 / 2.G 01V Transmission Select Lever Mechanism Workshop Manual
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Selector lever in position "N" and ignition 
switched on: 
     
Brake pedal is not being operated: 
     
   Selector lever is locked and cannot be shifted 
out of position "N" with the button at selector 
lever handle pressed. Shift lock solenoid is 
locking the selector lever. 
     Brake pedal is being operated: 
     
   Shift lock solenoid enables the selector lever. 
Selecting a driving mode must be possible with 
the button at shift handle pressed without 
"sticking". 
     
Additional test only for shift mechanisms 
with Tiptronic: Selector lever in position "D", 
ignition and lights switched on 
     Start engine and let run at idle 
     Engage parking brake and operate brake 
pedal 
     
  
Guide selector lever out of selector lever 
position "D" into Tiptronic gate. Brightening of 
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"D" symbol on the shift mechanism cover must 
turn off and the "+" and "-" symbols must light 
up. 
     
   The display of the selector lever position in the 
instrument cluster must change from 
"PRND432" to "54321" when shifting selector 
lever into the Tiptronic gate. 
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from top:  
from below:  -  Press ends of locking clip -B- together and remove.
-  Remove securing plate -A- for selector lever cable at shift mechanism 
downward. 
-  Remove selector lever cable from selector lever.
-  Unclip locking cable from securing spring at shift mechanism housing, 
slightly lift up securing spring to do so. 
-  Remove nuts (4 pieces). 
-  Remove shift mechanism housing downward.
-  Pull selector lever cable out of shift mechanism at the same time, and 
do not bend. 
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26 - 
Selector lever cable 
Do not bend or kink, lightly grease coupling 
ring and ball socket before installing Removing and installing   page 37
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Adjusting  page 37
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In case of damaged rubber boots, the 
selector lever cable must be replaced Do not install rubber boot on transmission 
side twisted 
27 - 
Hex bolt, 23 Nm 
28 - 
Pivot For selector lever cable to transmissionRemoving and installing   page 37
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Removing  
Installing   Fig. 1  Securing spring for locking cable, removing and installing
-  To remove locking cable, slightly lift spring at top (arrow B).
-  Unhook spring (arrow A) at retaining clip (arrow C) and remove toward 
top. 
-  Insert spring (arrow B) from top and hook in at retaining clip (arrow C).
-  Align spring so that it is seated evenly in groove (arrow A).
-  To install locking cable, slightly lift spring at top (arrow B).
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       Disconnect selector lever cable from shift 
mechanism housing:  
    
-  Press ends of locking clip -B- together and remove.
-  Remove securing plate -A- for selector lever cable at shift mechanism 
downward. 
-  Remove selector lever cable from selector lever.
    
Installing   -  Pry off selector lever cable from lever/shift rod using 80-200 pry lever 
(arrow). 
-  Remove bracket from transmission.
-  Loosen selector lever cable from bracket.
-  Pull selector lever cable out of shift mechanism housing without 
kinking. 
Selector lever and lever/shift rod in position "P" (park lock must 
engage). 
-  Do not bend or kink selector lever cable, lightly grease coupling ring 
and ball socket before installing 
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 Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 69; 
Airbag; Steering wheel, removing and installing
    - Remove steering wheel.
-  Switch ignition key to driving position (ignition 
on). 
-  Shift selector lever into position "P".
-  Lift up retaining clip of interlock lever -1- and pull 
locking cable out of ignition/starter switch. 
-  Remove cover with guide (selector lever 
mechanism)  page 37
-5 . 
-  Unclip locking cable from securing spring at shift 
mechanism housing, slightly lift up securing 
spring to do so   Fig. 1
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-  Loosen and remove locking cable from cable tie 
-2-. 
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3 - 
Cover 
With gear display and display for shift lock 
solenoid To remove, disengage retaining tabs for 
shift mechanism housing Remove upward together with item 4 and 
5 . 
4 - 
Light track With wiring harness and LEDs for base 
illumination Wire routing   Fig. 4
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5 - 
Guide 
With masking panel and mirror for 
individual gear display Mechanism can be loosened from the 
cover by disengaging the four retaining 
tabs at interior. 
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Selector lever cable for shift mechanism 
(without Tiptronic), removing and 
installing
 
     
Note:  
     
Do not bend or kink selector lever cable, lightly 
grease coupling ring and coupling ends before 
installing 
     Selector lever cable can best be removed in 
selector lever position "P". 
     
Removing:  
     
-  Remove shielding plate (below shift mechanism) 
for exhaust system. 
    
- Remove cover:
   Disengage snap lock of cover by pressing in direction of arrow A   
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-  Disengage locking clip by pressing both ends together and pull selector 
lever cable off selector lever. 
-  Pull out securing plate for selector lever cable at shift mechanism 
housing downward. 
-  Insert with angled end toward the rear and in groove at selector lever 
cable  Fig. 1
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-  Pull selector lever cable out of shift mechanism 
housing. 
     
-  Remove shielding plate for selector lever cable 
(item B). 
    
Installing   -  Press retaining clip off of lever/shift lever (item C). 
-  Press ball socket of selector lever cable off of lever/shift rod.
-  Loosen bracket from transmission (item D).
-  If necessary, loosen selector lever cable from bracket (item E).
-  Selector lever and lever/shift rod in position "P" (park lock must 
engage). 
-  Installation is the reverse order of removal.
-  Lightly grease coupling ring and ball socket of selector lever cable.
-  Selector lever cable, checking and adjusting   page 37
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