How to remove automatic shifter unit??
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How to remove automatic shifter unit??
I've just about finished my 65 C2 T-Handle conversion for my (ugly) C5 A4 shifter. I've done all the mod work to the shifter unit on a spare I bought off that aution site and now want to remove the one that is in the car and replace it with this one.
I have followed websites about how to remove the console cover and the boot. Okay, got that far. But I would like some 'help' and instructions on how to remove and replace the actual shifter unit itself.
Anyone have any information and/or pictures and tricks they can share on this??
Padrino
I have followed websites about how to remove the console cover and the boot. Okay, got that far. But I would like some 'help' and instructions on how to remove and replace the actual shifter unit itself.
Anyone have any information and/or pictures and tricks they can share on this??
Padrino
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St. Jude Donor '08
Pretty simple to do.
Unbolt the base, remove the wiring harness (dis-connect) for lighting.
Remove the front lock cable by sliding it up and then dis-connecting it.
Lift up on shifter and remove shifter cable where it snaps on.
Do reverse to install
Unbolt the base, remove the wiring harness (dis-connect) for lighting.
Remove the front lock cable by sliding it up and then dis-connecting it.
Lift up on shifter and remove shifter cable where it snaps on.
Do reverse to install
I've just about finished my 65 C2 T-Handle conversion for my (ugly) C5 A4 shifter. I've done all the mod work to the shifter unit on a spare I bought off that aution site and now want to remove the one that is in the car and replace it with this one.
I have followed websites about how to remove the console cover and the boot. Okay, got that far. But I would like some 'help' and instructions on how to remove and replace the actual shifter unit itself.
Anyone have any information and/or pictures and tricks they can share on this??
Padrino
I have followed websites about how to remove the console cover and the boot. Okay, got that far. But I would like some 'help' and instructions on how to remove and replace the actual shifter unit itself.
Anyone have any information and/or pictures and tricks they can share on this??
Padrino
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St. Jude Donor '09-'10
You are so right! I found out the HARD way this past weekend, when I was replacing my shift plate. Now, I get to replace my shift cable in a week, when it comes in!
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St. Jude Donor '08
Really sucks to have to change the cable. Going to have to pull exhaust and tunnel plate to gain access. Cable is held in place by two brackets that use (staple) like retainers to hold in place.
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I never had that problem and now that I went back to a manual shift in the Z06, I don't have to worry about that.
Really sucks to have to change the cable. Going to have to pull exhaust and tunnel plate to gain access. Cable is held in place by two brackets that use (staple) like retainers to hold in place.
Really sucks to have to change the cable. Going to have to pull exhaust and tunnel plate to gain access. Cable is held in place by two brackets that use (staple) like retainers to hold in place.
Padrino
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St. Jude Donor '08
By chance, does anyone have a picture or diagram of how this cable connects to the shifter???? I can't reach it from underneath and need to do it from the top. Also, don't have the luxury of time as I'm getting set to ship out back to the middle east in a few weeks.
Padrino
Padrino
