2000 AUDI A8 01V Transmission Select Lever Mechanism Workshop Manual

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Selector lever handle, removing and
installing


Removing

- Shift selector lever into position "3".

Dimension -a- = 3 mm
Installing - Slide sleeve -1- downward toward stop.
- Pull button -2- out of selector lever handle -3- up to engagement point
(dimension -a-) and pull upward.
- Shift selector lever into position "N".
- Carefully pull button -2- out of selector lever handle -3- up to dimension
-a-.
- At the same time, place handle -3- with button -2- onto selector lever
up to stop in direction of travel.
- Turn handle -3- so that button -2- points toward the driver. During this,
the handle engages in a vertical groove of the selector lever.
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- Completely install handle -3- on the selector lever. During this, it must
engage in a ring groove of the selector lever.
- Press button -2- into selector lever handle -3-.
- Pull up sleeve -1- until it engages in selector lever handle -3-.
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Cover for Tiptronic shift mechanism,
removing and installing


Removing:

- Remove cover of center console above shift
mechanism.

Repair Manual, Body Interior, Repair Group
68; Storage compartments, covers and trim; Center console, removing.


- Selector lever handle, removing page 37
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- Shift selector lever into position "P" by pulling
pull rod.

- Switch off ignition.
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Under no circumstances may the four retaining straps (arrow B)
which are visible from top be pried out, otherwise the circuit board
will be destroyed. In addition, the chromed upper part is permanently
bonded to the upper enclosure cover.
Note:
If the four retaining straps (arrow A) cannot be pried out with bent wire or
a hook, the center console must be removed to gain better access. - Carefully pry out the four retaining straps (arrow A) from top using bent
wire or hook (retainer strap are difficult to see from top).
- Remove complete shift mechanism cover upward.

Note:
If the retaining straps are damaged, the upper cover must be replaced
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. - Press release (arrow A) at connector -1- and pull it out of the cover in
direction of arrow -B-.
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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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Cover for Tiptronic shift mechanism,
disassembling and assembling

Overview
Disassembly of suspension strut 1 -
Upper cover
With integrated Tiptronic Switch -F189-Tiptronic Switch -F189-, removing and
installing page 37
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2 -
Masking panel
With integrated solenoids -C- and -D-
3 -
Lower cover Guides the masking panel
- Remove shift mechanism cover page
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Note:
If the retaining straps are damaged, the upper cover must be replaced
Item , page 37
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. - Carefully pry out retaining straps (arrows).

Under no circumstances may the four retaining straps (arrow B)
which are visible from top be pried out, otherwise the circuit board
will be destroyed. In addition, the chromed upper part is permanently
bonded to the upper enclosure cover.
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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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