Center Console Insert, Removing And Installing: Removing

-- For vehicles with a DSG transmission, move the selector lever to "D".

The button -arrow- does not need to be pulled out by hand. When removing the handle, the button automatically engages in the installation position.

Fig 1: Handle With Button In Front

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-- Open the storage compartment or ashtray lid.

-- Use one hand to reach under the shift cover and unclip the cover by pulling upward in direction of -arrow-.

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-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Disconnect the connector.

-- Fold the shift lever boot upward over the gearshift knob.

-- Cut the clamp -arrow- under the boot with a side cutter.

Fig 2: Identifying Clamp

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-- Remove the handle upward without pressing the button.

NOTE:

Do not press the button after removing, otherwise the handle can no longer be installed.

-- For vehicles with a manual transmission, open the storage compartment or ashtray.

Fig 3: Pushing Special Hook 3370 Under Plastic Frame For Boot

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-- Insert the :3370 under the boot plastic frame as shown until it stops in direction of -arrow 1-.

-- Remove the boot with the plastic frame from the center console frame -A- in direction of -arrow 2-.

-- Fold the shift lever boot upward over the gearshift knob.

-- Open the clamp -arrow- and remove the gearshift knob together with the shift lever boot.

Fig 4: Identifying Clamp

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Continuation for All:

-- Remove each of the two sets of screws -1 and 2- from the center console insert -3-.

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-- Carefully lift the center console insert -1- and disconnect the connectors.

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-- Carefully remove the center console insert -1- from the center console -2-.