ABS AUDI A8 1999 D2 / 1.G 01V Transmission Select Lever Mechanism Workshop Manual
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Installing: 
     
Installation is the reverse of removal. The 
following points must also be observed: 
    
Note:   -  Insert connector -1- into cover opposite direction of arrow -B- before 
they are clipped into the shift mechanism. 
-  Clip cover onto shift mechanism.
    
When clipping on, make sure the retaining straps (arrow A) are not being 
bent inward. Retaining tabs of shift mechanism must engage on outside 
without excessive force. 
  
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-  Remove complete selector lever.
     
-  Disassemble selector lever   page 37
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-  To remove bearing for Tiptronic position of 
selector lever, unlatch retaining tabs at shift 
mechanism housing and remove bearing inward.
     
-  Press out pin for locking latch using a drift.
     
-  Remove shift lock solenoid together with locking 
latch upward. 
     
-  Catch spring for selector lever positions is 
carefully pried out of the shift mechanism 
housing from the outside. 
     
-  Pry out both pins of the cable lever/catch. 
     
-  Pull cable lever/catch with opening of the catch 
out of the shift mechanism housing upward. 
     
-  Unclip catch from the cable lever.
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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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