catalytic converter AUDI A8 1998 D2 / 1.G 01V Transmission Select Lever Mechanism Workshop Manual

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Tiptronic shift mechanism, removing
and installing


Removing

- Shift selector lever into position "P".

- Note radio code (for vehicles equipped with
coded anti-theft radio).

- Disconnect Ground (GND) strap from battery.

- Selector lever handle, removing page 37
-
22
.

- Remove shift mechanism cover page 37
-
24
.

- Raise vehicle.

- Disconnect front exhaust pipes with catalytic
converter from the rear exhaust system and tie
them up on side.

Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair
Group 26, removing and installing exhaust
system.
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Selector lever cable for Tiptronic shift
mechanism, removing and installing


Special tools and equipment

Removing
Repair Manual, Engine Mechanical, Repair Group 26, removing and
installing exhaust system
80-200 Pry lever
- Shift selector lever into position "P".
- Raise vehicle.
- Remove crossmember below exhaust system if installed.
- Disconnect front exhaust pipes with catalytic converter from the rear
exhaust system and tie them up on side;
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Note: Fig. 2 Shift mechanism housing, removing and installing
- Remove bottom shielding plate and catalytic converter.
- Disconnect selector lever cable from shift mechanism housing.
- Before installing, secure rubber housing -A- to shift mechanism
housing.
- Tighten nut - 9 Nm
Rubber housing -A- must seal shift mechanism housing to chassis
(sealing lip -B-). Do not rout any cables between chassis and mounting bracket.
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