Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing mounting plate with retaining strap

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Interion equipment / Centre console / Removing and installing mounting plate with retaining strap

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal wedge -3409

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing

–	Open front centre armrest.

–	Unclip trim strip -1- in -direction of arrow A- using removal wedge -3409-, and remove it.

–	Remove bolts -2-.

–	Carefully remove mounting plate with retaining strap -3- in -direction of arrow B-, until connectors are accessible.

–	Disconnect connectors on mounting plate with retaining strap -3-, and remove mounting plate with retaining strap.

Installing

Note

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

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

Removing and installing mounting plate with retaining strap

Component	Specified torque
Mounting plate with retaining strap on centre console	1.5 Nm

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