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How to Replace the Automatic Shift Knob on an Audi A6

Model: Audi A6 MK 3, C6 - Years 2004-2012
Part: Shifter boot

In this video, you will see how to remove the boot from the automatic shift lever on an Audi A6: use a flat tool to pry up one side of the outer edge of the frame to detach it from its housing. Underneath, you will find a metal ring that you need to release to remove the boot from the shift rod. Then, pull the selector outward: this will remove both the boot and the knob. Now, detach the ring that secures the boot to separate it from the knob. Besides the references in the video, you can find this component on Amazon, genuine leather, original Audi with titanium-colored stitching, part number B0153RJCP8 for $185.95 plus $13.95 for shipping.

Updated on 9 September 2026 by ScegliAuto

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If the central locking system of the Volkswagen Golf 4 is not working, it is likely necessary to reset the system: to do this, open the driver's door and detach the side panel of the dashboard next to the steering wheel. Under this panel, you will find the fuses, including the one for the central locking, which is indicated in the manual as number 14. To reset the system, remove this fuse from its housing, then reinsert it or replace it with a new one of the same amperage: this will reset the central locking system.

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