Volkswagen Golf Quiz
General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing centre console insert

In this manual: General body repairs, interior
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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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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