SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Torque wrench -VAG 1331- –  First the vehicle should be checked if a coded radio is installed. If necessary obtain radio anti-theft code first. –  With the ignition OFF, disconnect the earth connection from the battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. –  Remove gaiter with gear knob and noise insulation → Chapter. –  Remove top part of centre console and, if necessary, securing bracket for centre console. → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.

–  Unscrew the two nuts -1- on securing bracket -2-. –  Unscrew the two nuts -3- on securing bracket -4-.

–  Remove the entire air filter housing if it is located over selector mechanism → Rep. gr.23. l  To avoid damage to gate selector cable, separate cable end-piece from gate selector cable before removal. –  Pull locking mechanism forward to stop in -direction of arrow 1- and then lock by turning to left in -direction of arrow 2-. –  Then push relay lever forwards (-in direction of arrow 3-).

Removing relay lever together with cable end-piece Relay lever with catch -arrow 1- –  To do this, press catch -arrow 1- down to stop and remove relay lever together with cable end-piece. In the process, swing it in direction of operation. Cable end-piece is secured by catch -arrow 2-.

Relay lever with clip -arrow 1- –  Pull clip -arrow 1- off and remove relay lever together with cable end-piece. Cable end-piece must be located behind catch -arrow 2-.

Continuation for all vehicles –  Remove circlip -1- that is attached to gear selector cable on relay lever -2-. –  Pull gear selector cable off pin -arrow-.

–  Remove the control cable counter supports from the gearbox -arrows-. –  Remove noise insulation → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50. –  Remove tunnel cross member → Rep. gr.26. –  Remove front exhaust pipe → Rep. gr.26. Vehicles with all-wheel drive –  Remove propshaft → Rep. gr.39. Continuation for all vehicles –  Remove underbody trim → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.50. –  Swing down gear lever housing and remove with selector cables.