Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing centre console insert

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Interion equipment / Centre console / Removing and installing centre console insert

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing

–	On vehicles with dual clutch gearbox, shift selector lever to position “D/S”.

–	Switch off ignition.

–	Carefully unclip gaiter from centre console and pull it inside out over selector lever/gear lever.

–	Remove front storage compartment → Chapter.

–	Remove left and right centre console cover → Chapter.

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing and installing centre console insert

–	Remove bolts -2-.

–	Unclip centre console insert -1- upwards from centre console.

Note

Increased resistance will be encountered when unclipping centre console insert from centre console.

–	Carefully lift up centre console insert and disconnect connectors.

–	Carefully pull centre console insert towards front until locating lug -3- is released. Carefully guide centre console insert over selector lever/gear lever and remove it.

Installing

Note

Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - centre console“

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