Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Release parking brake, both front seats in rear position. Do not allow tool to slip, avoid damage to surrounding parts. Note especially reverse gear pawl.

Unclip sleeve (1) from console and pull upwards. Release by pressing sideways on the support frame (2).

Cut off retaining band (arrow) for folding cover (3) on gearshift lever pipe.

Detach folding cover from flanged edge and push downwards.

Lever shift diagram out of gearshift lever knob.

As of Model Year '96, an approx. 25 mm shorter gearshift lever (1) is used. As a result, operation of the radio unit is improved with respect to the previous gearshift lever (2).

All Omega-B models can be subsequently modified to accommodate the shorter gearshift lever. Refer to the "Service Parts" department for part numbers. Please note that the gearshift lever cover and folding cover must also be modified.

  Remove

Saw gearshift lever knob (3) at an angle and remove.

Set gearshift lever in reverse gear position.

If necessary fold sleeve upwards and lock gearshift lever in reverse gear position by jamming with wooden blocks.

Fold sleeve back downwards.

Unscrew 2 fastening bolts (1) and remove cover (2) below handle of parking brake lever.

  Install

Place wooden block (4) under recess of gearshift lever pipe (arrow).

Caution

This is necessary, so that, while the knob is being installed (with the hammer), the gearshift lever housing (made of plastic) is not damaged.

  Install

Install new gearshift lever knob (5).

Remove shift diagram of new gearshift lever knob.

Heat metal core to approx. 70 °C/158 °F with industrial hot air blower and install with installation piece (3) as shown. Do not damage shift diagram seat.

Attach folding cover (1) to flange edge on gearshift lever pipe and fasten with retaining strap (2). Attach cover (3) below parking brake lever handle and install 2 fastening bolts (4).

Fold sleeve (8) downwards with retainer frame and clip into console (6).

Engage by pressing retainer frame at sides (7). Clip correctly aligned shift diagram (5) onto gearshift lever knob.