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Selector Lever Emergency Release From P Position, With Selector Lever Boot, Activating

If this is not the case:

-- Check fuses, refer to the appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS information.

-- Check the battery voltage. Refer to General Information .

If the selector lever still cannot switch out of P, the emergency release of the solenoid must be executed. If the selector lever is then switched back into P, this is locked again in the position P.

Procedure 

-- Remove the frame for the selector lever boot -1- -arrows-.

Fig 1: Unclipping Retaining Frame For Selector Lever Boot From Center Console And Detaching Upwards
GWWA96-10094Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Fold up the selector lever boot.

-- Use a screwdriver -1- to release the shift lock solenoid -A-.

Fig 2: Using Screwdriver To Release Shift Lock Solenoid
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-- Use the screwdriver to press the lever -B- inwards -arrow- and hold it in this position. The solenoid releases the selector lever.

CAUTION:

The selector mechanism function unit can only be replaced complete. This means if components of the selector mechanism function unit are damaged, it must be completely replaced.

NOTE:

The selector mechanism is displayed in the illustration for a better illustration of the selector lever without a handle. The handle for the selector lever, however, does not need to be removed to use the emergency release.

-- Now press the button on the selector lever head with released solenoids and shift the selector lever out of P.

NOTE:

If the selector lever is not switched back into P, the solenoid for the shift block will be automatically blocked in the position P. The solenoid must be released again.