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. –  Detach front heat shield above exhaust system and push back between exhaust system and middle heat shield.

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-.

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

–  Then destroy clamp -arrow- and pull off gear 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 gear lever retainer. –  Remove gate selector cable -B- from retainer of gate selector lever. –  Remove selector housing with gear lever.