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
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
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refrigerant
After installing a new air conditioner compressor or filling
with fresh refrigerant oil (e.g. after blowing out refrigerant
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Towing a trailer
Fig. 154 ParkPilot screen display when
towing a trailer (colour)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Only the scanned area to the front of the vehicle is
shown on the infotainment system screen in vehicles with a factory-fitted towing
bracket and a tra ...
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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