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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
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-  Remove shift mechanism cover   page 37
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- 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   
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-  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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