Gear Shift Lever Reverse Cable — Removal and Installation (Opel Ascona C)

1. The reverse gear lock mechanism, which is released when the ring on the gear shift lever is lifted, is controlled by a cable running inside the gear shift lever. If the cable breaks, it can be replaced, but first check to see if new cables are available.

2. Remove the gear shift lever (see section 3).

3. Heat the lever handle in boiling water and remove it from the lever. Even after heating, there is a chance that the handle will be damaged during the removal process. Pull out the spring located under the handle.

4. Remove the 2 mounting screws at the top of the gear shift lever. The top screw has a head with a hole for a hex key and will require a hex key to remove it. The bottom screw has a slotted head and will require a small screwdriver to remove (see photo).



5. Drive out the cylindrical pins that secure the plastic sleeve and shift pin to the gear shift lever. It is possible that you will not be able to remove the coupling without damaging it. Remove the cable from its end piece.





6. The cable is installed in the reverse order. Install new roll pins and, if required, new plastic sleeve and gear shift knob. The manufacturer does not provide any instructions on how to adjust the cable, so the position in which the cable should be clamped by the set screws must be checked by trial and error.

Material taken from an internet portal: www.opelbook.ru