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

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Tiptronic Switch -F189-, removing and
installing

Installation location:
The Tiptronic switch is integrated into the upper
cover -1- of shift mechanism.
Repair Manual, 5 Spd. Automatic Transmission
01V On Board Diagnostic (OBD), Repair Group 01; Performing On Board Diagnostic (OBD)
- For occurring malfunctions, the Tiptronic switch
must be checked for interference in Measuring
Value Block and in the electrical test. Tiptronic
switch must only be replaced after wiring test.
For vehicles with Tiptronic sport steering wheel,
the buttons at steering wheel and their wire
connections must be checked. Pa
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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
, page 37
-21
.
- Loosen and remove locking cable from cable tie
-2-.
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Adjusting
- Shift selector lever into position "P".
- Loosen bolt -6-.
- It must be possible to slide bracket -3- in
direction of arrow -5-.
- Adjust steering column downward.
- Connect 3352 A adjustment pin for shift lock 3 -
item 4- between lever (for locking cable) and
locking coupling ring.
- Pull locking cable in direction of arrow -5- and
tighten bolt -6- to 10 Nm.
- Remove adjusting gauge.
- Check ignition key removal lock after every
adjustment of the locking cable page 37
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Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 69;
Airbag; Steering wheel, removing and installing

Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 68;
storage compartments/covers; front center console, removing and installing
- Install steering wheel.
- Front center console, installing- Selector lever handle, installing page 37
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- Connect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- For vehicles equipped with coded anti-theft
radio, activate code.
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Locking cable for shift mechanism
(without Tiptronic), removing and
installing

Note:
Removing:
Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group 68;
storage compartments/paneling; removing storage bin on driver's side

Repair Manual, Electrical Equipment, Repair
Group 92; Steering column switches, servicing; Steering column switches, removing and installing

Locking cable must not be kinked.
- Disconnect Ground (GND) strap from battery.
- Remove driver-side storage compartment below
steering wheel.
- Remove steering column switch.
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Installing and Adjusting
- Installation is the reverse of removal.
- Install locking cable without kinking and secure
at indicated position using cable tie -2-.
- Adjust steering column rearward/downward.
- Check locking mechanism of interior lever -1-.
- Slightly loosen bolt -6-.
- It must be possible to slide bracket -3- in
direction of arrow -5-.
- Make sure securing spring is correctly seated in
shift mechanism housing.
- Hook locking cable bracket -3- into shift
mechanism and locking coupling ring in lever (for
locking cable).
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