SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Leon Mk2 > 6-speed manual gearbox 02Q, front-wheel drive | Gearbox mechanics,operation, construction,diff. | Gear mechanism: repairing | Plastic idler rod: removing and fitting

Removal:

WARNING

Before removing the idler rod, leave the gearbox mechanism in neutral, so that the rod is free.

To remove it, separate the selector cable fastener so that the cable is not damaged.

Detach the fastening element from the connection cable

–	Pull the safety mechanism forwards, as far as possible towards -arrow 1-, then block it by turning it to the right, in the direction of -arrow 2-.

–	Then press the idler rod forwards, towards -arrow 3-.

Relay lever with spring -arrow 1- (⇒ previous illustration)

WARNING

The idler rod should be removed slowly, moving it back and forth to avoid breaking the housing.

–	Press the clip down-arrow 1- as far as it goes and remove the rod together with the cable fastener.

Note

Ignore -item 2-.

Relay lever with clip -arrow 1-

–	Remove the clip -arrow 1- and remove the relay lever together with the fixing elements of the cable.

Continued for all vehicles

Remove the fastening element of the plastic reversing lever

Note

The idler rod must be removed.

–	Place a flat tipped screwdriver-A- between the bushing -B- and the rod, pressing it out until it comes free of the pivot.

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