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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required
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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