Selector Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- Remove the selector lever handle. Refer to SELECTOR LEVER HANDLE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Audi A3, Q2, Q3, TT:

-- Remove the Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit -Y26-. Refer to Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit -Y26-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the center console insert. Refer to CENTER CONSOLE INSERT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

All Vehicles:

-- Release and disconnect the connector -1- from the selector mechanism to the vehicle wiring harness.

-- If necessary, remove the air filter housing:

• Refer to AIR FILTER HOUSING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Audi A3, Q2:

-- Remove the battery tray. Refer to appropriate service information. .

Audi Q3:

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to NOISE INSULATION, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

All Vehicles:

-- Remove the clamp -2-.

-- Push the lock washer -3- upward in direction of -arrow- and remove it.

-- Remove the selector lever cable from the selector lever.

-- Remove the heat shield for the tunnel. Refer to OVERVIEW - HEAT SHIELD .

-- Remove the nuts -arrows- in the vehicle interior.

• A second technician is required under the vehicle to remove the selector mechanism function unit.

-- Remove the selector mechanism downward with the selector lever cable. Guide the selector lever cable out of the cable bracket at the same time.