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From VIN 8E_8A 002700






Selector Lever Cable, Checking and Adjusting

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Socket and key (T40031)

Procedure

Tightening specifications. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable and Locking Cable Assembly Overview ] Selector Lever Cable and Locking Cable Assembly Overview.

- Remove selector mechanism cover. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Cover ] Selector Mechanism Cover.

- Place selector lever in position "D".

- Loosen rear clamping screw on selector lever cable through the hole in shift mechanism approximately one turn using socket and key (T40031).





Loosen the clamping screw approximately one turn - do not remove it.

Clamping screw is only accessible in selector lever position " D".

Selector lever must remain in position "D" while clamping screw is loose.

- Insert the socket insert (T40031) into the hole in the selector mechanism.

- Carefully move selector lever forwards and backwards slightly without shifting to a different selector lever position.

- Move selector lever into tiptronic gate.

Do not touch selector lever during the adjustment.

- In this position, tighten the clamping screw with the socket and key (T40031).

- Install cover for shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism Cover ] Selector Mechanism Cover.

- Check shift mechanism. Refer to => [ Selector Mechanism, Checking ] Procedures.

Using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5051 A), the position of Multi-Function Transmission Range (TR) Switch (F125) can be compared to position on selector lever via On Board Diagnostic (OBD), 02 - Automatic Transmission, 08 - Read measured value block, display group 4 in display field - 3 -.





If shift mechanism does not function properly after adjusting selector lever cable:

- Bring selector lever cable into basic setting. Refer to => [ Selector Lever Cable, Bringing into Basic Setting ] Selector Lever Cable, Bringing Into Basic Setting.