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Disclaimer: By reading this, the reader accept full responsibility in performing the following work at his or her own risk. I cannot assume responsibility for any damage, injury, dismemberment or death, as a result of you the reader, following my instructions. I supply this information freely, for those interested in knowing what is involved with such modifications on my own personal vehicle. If you find you would like to perform a similar modification to your vehicle, I urge you to first seek the advise of a qualified mechanic prior to undertaking any of the work. Some work will require physical strength that may be beyond your ability to perform

Tools Required

UUC Motorwerks Short Shifter Installation

Please refer to the UUC Motorwerks website. The instructions you see on their site is exactly the same as what's shipped to you. It is a PDF formatted document so you will need Adobe's Acrobat Reader 3.0 or better.

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com (follow the "Audi" product links or cut&paste the URL below).
http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/audi_shifters/html_audishifter/install.htm

Note that the short shifter for the "non-push down" operation is substantially more involved and I did not personally install this type of shifter.

6mm Allen bit on 3/8" drive
13mm 3/8" drive socket
10mm 3/8" drive socket
3/8" ratchet and extension
3/8" drive universal joint
Snap Ring/Circlip Pliers
Flexible claw or magnetic retriever.