Skoda Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Setting the shift mechanism Special tools and workshop equipment required t  Rig pin -T10027A-   Note The following are required for correct setting of the shift mechanism: l  Gearbox, clutch and clutch control in perfect condition l  Shift mechanism operates freely l  Control elements and transmission elements of the shift mechanism are in perfect condition l  Gearbox in Neutral –  Remove air filter → Engine; Rep. gr.24.

–  Pull forward the locking mechanism at shift cable and at selector cable as far as the stop in -direction of arrow 1-, then lock by turning to the left in -direction of arrow 2-.   Note The cables can be moved in the catches.

Fix the gearshift shaft as follows: –  Press down the gearshift shaft in -direction of arrow 1-. –  When pressing down the gearshift shaft turn angle lever -A- in -direction of arrow 2- and at the same time press it in carefully until it locks into the gearshift shaft. This locks the gearshift shaft and can no longer be moved. –  Make sure that the shift cable and selector cable sit stress-free in the catches. –  Open the ashtray.

–  Lever the collar upwards and out of centre console surround -arrows-. –  If present, remove the noise insulation. Fix the gearshift lever as follows: –  Guide shift lever in Neutral position to the left into the 1st/2nd gear gate via the leg.

–  Insert rig pin -T10027A- through hole -A- into hole -B-. –  Turn locking mechanism at shift cable and at selector cable to the right up to the stop. The spring pushes the locking mechanism into the initial position.

–  Turn the angle lever -A- back to the initial position -in direction of arrow-. l  The angle must point vertically upwards.

–  Pull rig pin -T10027A- out of hole -A- and -B-. –  If present, install the noise insulation. –  Press collar into the cover. –  Install air filter → Engine; Rep. gr.24.