Locking cable, removing and installing
Removing
| CAUTION | Follow steps required when disconnecting battery. --> 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL 27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL |
Note. The battery is located in the rear compartment, in the spare wheel well.
- Disconnect ground strap on battery (in rear compartment) with ignition switched off. --> «27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment)
- Remove airbag module on drivers side and steering wheel. --> «69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-interior)
- Remove trim (left side) beneath instrument panel. --> «68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-interior)
- Remove steering column trim. --> «70 - INTERIOR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-interior)
- Unscrew handle for adjusting steering column height and position.
- Turn ignition key to "ignition on" position.
- Shift selector lever into "P" position.
- Pull out clip - 2 - for locking cable - 3 -.
- Pull locking cable out of steering lock - 1 -.
- Remove selector lever handle --> «Selector lever handle, removing and installing»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#6-speed-direct-shift-automatic-transmission-02e-awd__selector-lever-handle-removing-and-installing) .
- Remove rear center console. --> «68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-interior)
- Lift up locking lever - A - and pull off locking cable in direction of arrow.
Note. Do not loosen bolt - B - !
- Pull locking cable out of instrument panel.
Installing
Perform installation in reverse sequence of removal. Note the following
- The locking cable must not be kinked.
- Adjust locking cable after installing --> «Locking cable, adjusting»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#6-speed-direct-shift-automatic-transmission-02e-awd__locking-cable-adjusting) .
Scheme 154
- Route locking cable - arrow - from steering lock to selector mechanism in such a way that it passes behind wiring harness - 1 - and underneath footwell air outlet - 2 - and carpet - 3 -.
- Shift selector lever into "P" position.
- Lift locking lever - A - and fit locking cable in opposite direction of arrow. If necessary, loosen bolt - B -.
Scheme 155
- Push locking cable into steering lock.
The flat side of the locking cable points downward.
- Fit clip - 2 - of locking cable - 3 -.
Installed position
Fit clip from above. Angled ends of clip must point towards steering lock.
- Ensure that clip is properly engaged.
- Adjust locking cable --> «Locking cable, adjusting»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#6-speed-direct-shift-automatic-transmission-02e-awd__locking-cable-adjusting) .
- Check operation of ignition key withdrawal lock --> «Ignition key removal lock operation, checking»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#6-speed-direct-shift-automatic-transmission-02e-awd__ignition-key-removal-lock-operation-checking) .
- Install rear center console. --> «68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-interior)
- Install selector lever handle --> «Selector lever handle, removing and installing»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/driveshaft-universal-joints/#6-speed-direct-shift-automatic-transmission-02e-awd__selector-lever-handle-removing-and-installing) .
- Install trim (left side) beneath instrument panel. --> «68 - INTERIOR EQUIPMENT»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-interior)
- Install steering column trim. --> «70 - INTERIOR TRIM»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-interior)
- Install handle for adjusting steering column height and position.
- Install steering wheel and airbag. --> «69 - PASSENGER PROTECTION - AIRBAGS, SEAT BELTS»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/door-locks-anti-theft-systems/#body-interior)
- Connect ground strap to battery.
- Follow steps required after connecting battery. --> «27 BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL»(/audi/tt/8n-2003-2006/remont/cruise-control-systems/#electrical-equipment)