SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removing and installing gear knob with gaiter and noise insulation Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  Removal wedge -3409-

t  Hose clip pliers -V.A.G 1275- Removing

–  Pull or carefully lever gaiter upwards out of centre console frame -arrows-.

–  Pull the gear lever boot upwards over the gear knob. –  Open clamp -arrow- and pull off gear knob together with gaiter. In some versions, the centre console frame remains in the centre console.

–  Then pull off, or carefully lever off, centre console frame -arrow 1-. –  Pull off noise insulation -arrow 2-. Installing –  First set noise insulation in place.

Installation position of noise insulation: -Arrow A- points in direction of travel. Catches -arrows B- must engage in centre console. –  Then press frame into centre console. –  Turn dust cover over. The gear knob must be pressed to stop.

–  Install selector lever knob and gaiter and squeeze new clamp -arrow- together. –  Then press gaiter into frame of centre console.