ECU AUDI A8 2001 D2 / 1.G 01V Transmission Select Lever Mechanism Workshop Manual
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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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Installing  
     
-  Installation is the reverse order of removal.
      In addition, the following test steps must be 
performed and observed.  
     
Selector lever and lever/shift rod in position 
"P" (park lock must engage). 
     
- Raise vehicle.
     
-  Guide selector lever cable into shift 
mechanism. 
     
-  Do not bend selector lever cable.
     
-  Mount shift mechanism on chassis.
     
-  Tighten nuts (4 pieces) to 10 Nm from top.
     
-  Secure boot of selector lever cable to shift 
mechanism cover. 
     
-  Installing and adjusting locking cable   page 37
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-  Connect selector lever cable to selector lever.
    
Installation position:  
Angled end of securing plate points toward the end of the selector lever 
cable.  -  Install securing plate -A- for selector lever cable to shift mechanism.
-  Press ends of locking clip -B- together and slide onto the end of the 
selector lever cable. 
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4 - 
Bearing bushing 
Use securing device - 5 - or secure 9 - in 
shift mechanism - 17 Removing and installing   page 37
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5 - 
Locking clip (thin, with tensioning spring) 
Secures bushing 17 - in shift mechanism- 4 
- Installation position:Angled ends point to 
the inner shift mechanism housing 
6 - 
Selector lever With pull-lever, compression spring, link 
and Tiptronic-spring system Removing and installing   Page 37
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Disassembling and assembling   page 37
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7 - 
Compression spring 
Removing and installing   Page 37
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8 - 
Pull-lever 
Removing and installing   Page 37
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9 - 
Locking clip (thick, with compression 
spring) 
Secures bushing 17 - in shift mechanism - 
4 - Installation position:Angled ends point to 
the inner shift mechanism housing 
10 - 
Stop buffer Clip into cable lever - 12 -Installation position: Large contact surface 
to selector lever 
11 - 
Catch Clip into cable lever - 12 -Removing and installing   page 37
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12 - 
Cable lever 
With pivot pin - 18 - secured in shift 
mechanism housing - 17 - 
13 - 
Catch spring with roller For shift positionsRemoving and installing   Page 37
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14 - 
Catch spring with roller 
For Tiptronic positionRemoving and installing   Page 37
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15 - 
Frame 
Clip or bolt onto shift mechanism housingInstallation position: Ribs toward top
16 - 
Nut, 10 Nm 
17 - 
Shift mechanism housing Removing and installing   Page 37
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onward 
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 Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission 
01V On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01; Performing On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
    18 - 
Pivot pin 
Secures cable lever - 12 - in shift 
mechanism housing - 17 - 
19 - 
Locking latch For shift lock solenoidRemoving and installing   Page 37
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20 - 
Shift Lock Solenoid -N110- 
Removing and installing   Page 37
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Can be checked via electrical test and read 
measuring value block 
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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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Assembly  
Solenoids -C- and -D- must be securely fastened on 
masking panel, if necessary masking panel must be 
replaced. 
If retaining straps -A- or -B- are damaged, the upper 
cover must be replaced.  -  Remove lower cover -3- and masking panel -2-.
-  Lay masking panel -2- into upper cover, 
installation position analog display. 
-  Carefully clip lower cover -3- into upper cover -1-.
-  Install shift mechanism cover   page 37
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Removing:  
Notes:  
Solenoids -C- and -D- must be securely fastened on 
masking panel, if necessary masking panel must be 
replaced. 
If solenoid -D- is missing (or has fallen out), 
Tiptronic switch will not work, i.e. masking panel 
must be replaced. In this case the Tiptronic switch 
must not be replaced. 
Installing:   -  Disassemble shift mechanism cover   page 37
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-  To replace Tiptronic switch, upper cover -1- must 
be replaced. 
-  Install shift mechanism cover   page 37
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