Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except
e-Golf
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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 Note
| Removal and installation is described for the front bracket
on the driver side. Follow same instructions for the front
passenger side as appropriate. |
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Remove centre console trim in footwell on driver side
→ Chapter. |
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Push floor covering in area of front bracket
-2- aside. |
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Release cover -1- from front
bracket -2- and remove it. |
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Remove front bracket -2-
upwards from tunnel -3-. |
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Remove centre console
→ Chapter. |
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Remove bolt -1- on left and
right. |
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Remove securing bracket -2-
upwards from selector mechanism insulation
-3-. |
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| Bracket in front of selector mechanism |
Note
| Removal and installation is described for the bracket in
front of selector mechanism on driver side. Follow same
instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate. |
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Remove centre console
→ Chapter. |
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Remove retainer -1- from
selector mechanism insulation -2-. |
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| Bracket behind selector mechanism |
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Remove centre console
→ Chapter. |
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Push retaining lugs -2-
outwards. |
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Remove retainer -1- from
selector mechanism insulation -3-. |
Note
| Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew
if necessary. |
| Installation is carried out in reverse order. |
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| Bracket in front of selector mechanism |
| Insert retainer in front of selector mechanism
-1- into the rear mountings of
selector mechanism insulation -2-. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - centre console“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
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Other materials:
Charging battery in maintenance mode with battery charger -VAS 5095 A-
WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety
regulations
→ Chapter!
WARNING
It is not permissible ...
Undercoated areas
Note
Undercoating (stone-chipping protection) applied during repair work
must be identical in appearance and thickness to the original
undercoating.
Water drainage holes must remain clear.
All threaded studs and welded nuts with metric ...
Checking holding pressure
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Pressure tester -VAS 6550-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-3-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-4-
Vehicle diagnostic tester
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Removing and installing mounting plate with retaining strap
Removing and installing centre console retainer, securing bracket and
insulation for selector mechanism, e-Golf only