Manual gear selector replacement.

jag75es · 10th August 2015, 10:04

Has anyone replaced the gear selector on a 75? my unit has come adrift and stuck in first gear. Have been advised the front seats, console, front exhaust and heat shield must be removed for access, no easy fix then ? Time is critical.

chris75 · 10th August 2015, 16:40

Haven't actually done this , but the selector box at the gear lever end appears to bolt on from underneath with 4 screws so I don't see why the seats and console would need to come out

Remove gearknob and trim plate from inside . You will need to disconnect the 2 cables from the gearbox selector plate , under the battery box , then drop the exhaust and remove the heatshield . All should then be revealed , and remove from below

I have been thinking about doing this on my v6 to lubricate the cables ; hopefully it should be a bit easier on your 1.8

If you get the chance to take any pics , it would make a good How-To !

jag75es · 10th August 2015, 18:40

I think Haynes states the console has to be removed, but as you say it does bolt on from underneath, will let you know.

Tin Tent · 10th August 2015, 19:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by jag75es

I think Haynes states the console has to be removed, but as you say it does bolt on from underneath, will let you know.

You just need to remove gear knob as stated in other post.

10th August 2015, 10:04	#1
jag75es Newbie Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Carrickfergus Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Manual gear selector replacement. Has anyone replaced the gear selector on a 75? my unit has come adrift and stuck in first gear. Have been advised the front seats, console, front exhaust and heat shield must be removed for access, no easy fix then ? Time is critical.

10th August 2015, 16:40	#2
chris75 same car since 2005 2001 Rover 75 2.0 v6 Connoisseur Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ellesmere Port , Cheshire Posts: 3,818 Thanks: 379 Thanked 549 Times in 466 Posts	Haven't actually done this , but the selector box at the gear lever end appears to bolt on from underneath with 4 screws so I don't see why the seats and console would need to come out Remove gearknob and trim plate from inside . You will need to disconnect the 2 cables from the gearbox selector plate , under the battery box , then drop the exhaust and remove the heatshield . All should then be revealed , and remove from below I have been thinking about doing this on my v6 to lubricate the cables ; hopefully it should be a bit easier on your 1.8 If you get the chance to take any pics , it would make a good How-To ! __________________ Who said it was simples ? Last edited by chris75; 10th August 2015 at 16:51..

10th August 2015, 18:40	#3
jag75es Newbie Rover 75 tourer Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Carrickfergus Posts: 15 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I think Haynes states the console has to be removed, but as you say it does bolt on from underneath, will let you know.