SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Removal: –  First the vehicle should be checked if a coded radio is installed. If necessary obtain radio anti-theft code first. –  With ignition switched off, disconnect battery earth strap → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. –  Remove knob with gear lever cover → Chapter. –  Remove central console → Bodywork, interior fitting work; Rep. gr.68.

–  Unscrew nuts -arrows-. –  Remove engine cover → Booklet2. –  Remove the air filter body, breather hose and air duct hoses → Rep. gr.24 and → Rep. gr.23. –  Remove the battery → Electrical system; Rep. gr.27.

–  Remove battery tray -arrows- and remove from vehicle. –  Remove the safety washer -3- that secures the connector cable to selector rod -1-. –  Pull gear selector cable off pin.

Metal idler rod –  Remove the safety washer -4- that secures the selector cable to idler rod -2-. –  Remove the selector cable from the pivot.

Plastic idler rod: –  Pull locking mechanism forwards in direction of -arrow 1- onto stop and then turn to left in direction of -arrow 2- to lock. –  Then press the idler rod forwards, towards -arrow 3-. –  Remove the relay lever made from plastic and remove the fixing element of the control cable according to the instructions of the → Chapter.

Continued for all selector mechanisms –  Remove the gearbox -arrows- the support for control cables; if necessary, detach the hose -A- from the support -B-.

Diesel engine vehicles: –  Remove bolts -1 ... 3- and remove central soundproofing panel.   Note With diesel engines, it is not necessary to remove the bottom noise insulation. –  Remove the rear part of the exhaust system and release the front from the subframe → Rep. gr.26

–  Remove front crossbar from vehicle underbody -arrows-.   Note Item -1- can be disregarded.

–  Release clips -arrows- and remove heat shield. –  Swing down gear lever housing and remove with selector cables.