SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing –  First check whether a coded radio is fitted. If so, obtain anti-theft code. –  With ignition switched off, disconnect earth strap of battery → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27.

–  Remove air duct trim -1--arrows-. –  Remove battery trim -2-. –  Pull connector off coolant expansion tank. –  Unbolt coolant expansion tank and place to side. Do not open cooling system. –  Remove battery and battery tray → Electrical system; Rep. Gr.27.

–  Pull locking mechanisms on gate selector cable and gear selector cable forward to stop -direction of arrow 1- and then turn to left to lock -direction of arrow 2-.

–  Remove both cables from support bracket on gearbox. To do this, turn quick-release connector in -direction of arrow- and pull cables upwards out of support bracket. –  Separate exhaust system, remove catalytic converter and remove front exhaust pipe from exhaust manifold or turbocharger. → Repair group 26; Removing and installing parts of exhaust system –  Remove front propshaft → Chapter. –  Remove front heat shield above exhaust pipe. → Repair group 26; Removing and installing parts of exhaust system

Gear selector cable -A- and gate selector cable -B- must be visible.   Note! If heat shield cannot be pushed back, remove catalytic converter and front heat shield → Rep. Gr.26.

–  Unscrew nuts from selector housing -arrows-. –  Remove both front seats with rails → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.72.

–  Carefully lever cover off centre console -arrows 1- and -arrows 2-. –  Pull cover upwards off centre console.

–  Then destroy clamp -arrow- and pull off selector lever knob with cover. –  Remove centre console → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.68.

–  Lever securing clips -arrows- off support bracket on gearbox housing.

–  Remove securing clip from gear selector cable -A- and gate selector cable -B-. To do this, raise tab using screwdriver -arrow 1- and press off securing clip -arrow 2-. –  Remove gear selector cable -A- from selector lever retainer. –  Remove gate selector cable -B- from retainer of gate selector lever. –  Remove selector lever housing with selector lever.

–  Remove reinforcement strut beneath dash panel -arrows-. –  Remove trim and handle for handbrake lever → General body repairs, interior; Rep. Gr.68. –  Remove handbrake lever and lay to side; do not loosen cable connection and handbrake cable → Brake systems; Rep. Gr.46. –  Pull up floor covering on driver and front passenger side.   Note! Fasteners near front seats will be destroyed during removal and must be renewed. –  Remove vent for rear duct → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. Gr.80. –  Remove rear duct → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. Gr.80.

–  Unbolt retaining plate for both cables from floor pan -arrows-. –  Carefully pull both cables out into passenger compartment.