Shift Knob And Boot Assembly Overview

Fig 1: Shift Lever Knob And Cover, Removing And Installing, Overview

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1. Shift knob
   • Remove and install together with cover
2. Cover
   • Separating from shift knob Fig 2
   • Connect to shift knob before installing Fig 2
   • Remove and install together with shift knob
3. Sleeve
4. Clamp
   • To secure shift knob on gear stick
   • Secure on shift knob using pliers VAG 1275, refer to item  1
5. Frame
6. Sound insulation

Fig 2: Shift Lever Cover, Separating And Assembling To Shift Lever Knob

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-- Turn cover inside out.

-- Carefully pry clamping sleeve -arrow- off with a screwdriver and pull shift knob out.

Installation is performed in the reverse sequence. Note the following:

-- Insert shift knob in cover.

-- Push clamping sleeve onto shift knob and engage.

-- Install shift knob and cover together.