Center Console Insert, Removing And Installing: Installing

NOTE:

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

Install in reverse order of removal.

-- For vehicles with a manual transmission, push the gearshift knob with the shift lever boot all the way onto the gearshift lever.

-- Secure the gearshift knob on the selector lever with the clamp -arrow-. To do so, use the :VAG1275A .

Fig 1: Identifying Clamp

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NOTE:

For the "clamp" allocation. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information.

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

NOTE:

It is possible for the button to be pressed into the handle. Never install a handle with the button pressed in.

Fig 2: Identifying Caution For Button

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If the button was accidentally pressed, it can be brought back to its installation position.

-- Carefully unclip the handle trim -A- upward.

Fig 3: Identifying Handle Trim

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-- Push the small lever -1- into the groove -2- with a screwdriver. This pushes the button -3- into the installation position.

Fig 4: Identifying Small Lever Pushed Into Groove With Screwdriver, Pushing Button Into Installed Position

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-I- Button that is pressed in

-II- Button in its installation position

NOTE:

Push the lever into the groove and no further.

Install the handle trim on the shift mechanism after installing the handle. This way it can be checked if the small lever engages into the pull rod when pressing the button.

NOTE:

If installed incorrectly, the button will remain stuck in the handle after pressing it. If this happens, remove the handle again and bring the button back into its installation position. Then re-install the handle.

-- Slide on the handle with the new clamp -arrow- until it stops. The clamp is not yet fastened.

Fig 5: Identifying Clamp

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NOTE:

For the "clamp" allocation. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information.

-- Press the button after installing.

-- If the button returns to its starting position after being pressed, the clamp can be fastened using the :VAG1275A .

-- Connect the connector.

-- Install the cover.