SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Adjusting selector mechanism Special tools and workshop equipment required

t  retention tool -T10027A-   Note t  For setting the gearbox correctly, the following requirements must be met in all cases: t  Moving parts of operating elements and elements transferring force must be in proper condition. t  Gearbox operation is smooth without stiffness. t  Gearbox, clutch and clutch mechanism must also be in proper condition. l  The gearbox must be in a neutral position.

–  Remove air filter housing if angled rod -A- and securing mechanism for gear selector cable and gate selector cable are not accessible. → Rep. gr.23.

–  Pull locking mechanisms on gate selector cable and gear selector cable end-pieces forward to stop -direction of arrow 1- and then turn to left to lock -direction of arrow 2-.

Secure the selector shaft lever as follows: –  Pull selector shaft up -direction of arrow 1-. –  While pulling up selector shaft, press angled rod -A- in -direction of arrow 2- and at the same time press it upwards in -direction of arrow 3- until it engages in selector shaft.

–  Remove gaiter with gear knob and, if present, noise insulation → Chapter. Now secure gear lever as follows: –  Place the gearshift lever in neutral position. –  Insert the retention tool -T10027A- in the hole -A- through the hole -A-.

–  Now turn locking mechanisms on gear selector cable and gate selector cable end pieces clockwise to stop -direction of arrow 1-. The spring presses the locking mechanism into original position -direction of arrow 2-.

–  Now move angled rod -A- back to original position -direction of arrow 1- and -direction of arrow 2-.   Note Angled rod -A- must be pressed out of selector lever housing to stop, -direction of arrow 1- and must point forwards, -direction of arrow 2-.

–  Pull the locking pin -T10027A- out of the boreholes -A- and -B-. –  Install gaiter with selector knob and, if present, noise insulation → Chapter. –  Ensure that the selector shaft can move freely. –  Install the complete air filter housing, if previously removed → Rep. gr.23.