SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Adjusting selector mechanism Base prerequisites for correct adjustment of selector mechanism: l  Drive and transmission elements of the gear drive mechanism in perfect condition. l  Selector mechanism must move freely. l  Gearbox, clutch and clutch mechanism must be in proper condition. l  Gearbox must be in neutral. Operation process

–  Remove shift knob together with cover → Chapter. –  Unscrew bolts -arrows C- and then pull ashtray -2- out of centre console. –  Unplug electrical connector for ashtray light. –  Remove foam rubber wedges from centre console. –  Remove soundproofing upward.

–  Unscrew soundproofing for selector housing -arrows-.

–  Measure distance -a- between the two studs in the selector mechanism. l  Specification: Distance a = 85 mm   Note Measure from centre of one stud to centre of the other. –  If distance measured is not correct, adjust dimension -a- as follows: –  Loosen bolt -arrow- on push rod. l  It must be possible to slightly move the rear pushrod (on selector mechanism) back and forth on the sliding element –  Adjust dimension -a- by moving rear section of pushrod (on selector mechanism). –  Tighten bolt on push rod -arrow- to 23 Nm.

–  Loosen bolt for selector rod -arrow-. l  Connection between selector rod and selector mechanism should move freely.

Adjust gear lever as follows: –  Position bottom of gear lever in centre of ball guide. l  The distance between the ball guide and the bottom of the shift lever -arrows- must be equal at all points.

–  Align gear lever so that it points slightly (3°) to the right (as seen in direction of travel). –  Hold gear lever in this position.

–  Tighten bolt for selector rod -arrow- to 23 Nm.   Note The gear lever must remain in the same position while the bolt is being tightened. Checking gear lever setting l  In neutral, the gear lever must be in the track for 3rd/4th gear. –  Engage clutch. –  Select all gears several times. –  Check operation of reverse gear lock. l  The gear lever should return by itself from the reverse gear gate to the 3rd/4th gear gate. If the gear lever sticks or baulks repeatedly when engaging a gear, perform the adjustment procedure again. –  Install trim parts and gear knob → Chapter.