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How to Remove the Gear Selector Gaiter on an Audi A3

Model: Audi A3 8P, MK 2 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Shifter boot

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Removing the gear selector gaiter on an Audi A3 is a very simple operation. First, use a plastic lever to remove the trim that secures the gaiter and the gear selector.

Once the gaiter is removed, disconnect the wires and various connectors of the automatic gearbox, then detach the end of the gear selector by twisting it. If you have difficulty removing the mechanism, you can heat it with a hot air gun. At this point, simply rotate the knob to extract it from its housing.

Remove the leather gaiter with the help of a lever and insert the new one. Place the mechanism inside and then the knob, as shown in the video, finally reassemble everything with the cover and reinstall the gear selector.


Updated on 29 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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