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Removing and installing centre console: VW Touran II

Step-by-step removing and installing centre console for the VW Touran II: 41 steps, 20 torque figures.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

41 steps 20 torque figures torque figures merged from 12 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touran II (5T, 2015–)

  • Renewed: if necessary

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

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

TorqueFastener / step
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Also remove the 2 screws on the opposite side
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Remove bolt (2
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Remove bolts (1), (2), (3) and(4
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Remove bolts (3
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Remove the 2 screws (1) to the left of the selector mechanism
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Secure centre console in middle, side area using the two bolts (7) and (8
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Tighten centre console with the two bolts (1
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Unscrew 2 bolts (1
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Unscrew and remove bolt (5) on each side
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Unscrew bolt (1) on both sides from centre console (2
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Unscrew bolts (1) and (2
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Unscrew bolts (3) on both sides from centre console (2
1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)Unscrew lateral bolts (1) and (2
6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)Secure centre console in rear area using the two nuts (2
6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)Secure centre console in rear, left, side area with bolt (4
6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)Secure centre console in rear, right, side area with bolt (6
6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)Unclip caps (4) on both sides and unscrew bolts (3
6.0 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)Also remove the 2 screws on the opposite side
6.0 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)Unscrew 2 bolts (3
8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)Unscrew bolts (3

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove left and right centre console trim in front footwell .
  2. Removing and installing trim for operating and display unit .
  3. Remove operating and display unit Heating, air conditioning87Operating and display unit; Removing and installing operating and display unit.
  4. Carefully lever off selector lever/gear lever boot from centre console insert using wedge T10383(arrow) and remove upwards.
  5. Press in front-end hook3370 as far as it will go, as shown, under plastic frame (arrow A).
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  1. Pull off plastic frame in direction of (arrow B).
  2. Remove centre console insert .
  3. On each side, unscrew 2 bolts (1) for centre console (2).
  4. Move both front seats to foremost and highest position.
  5. Remove caps (1) on left and right from centre console (3) using removal wedge3409.
  6. Unscrew bolts (2) for centre console (3) on left and right.
  7. Unscrew bolts (2) for centre console (1).
  8. Separate electrical connector on front right next to selector mechanism.
  9. Release 2 catches of wiring harness on right-hand side of centre console using release tool T10236.
  10. Lift up rear of centre console (1) and pull it towards rear out of dash panel.
  11. Carefully guide centre console (1) over gear lever/selector lever to remove. [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]
  12. Carefully insert centre console (1) and engage in dash panel.
  13. On right-hand side of centre console, clip wiring harness into respective catches (2 times).
  14. Join electrical connector on front right next to selector mechanism.
  15. Secure centre console (1) on dash panel using 2 bolts (2).
  16. Secure centre console (3) on left and right with bolts (2).
  17. Insert caps (1) into centre console (3) on left and right.
  18. Move both front seats to rearmost position.
  19. Secure centre console (2) with 2 bolts (1) on each side.
  20. Remove left and right centre console trim in front footwell .
  21. Removing and installing trim for operating and display unit .
  22. Remove operating and display unit Heating, air conditioning87Operating and display unit; Removing and installing operating and display unit.
  23. Carefully unclip gaiter from centre console and pull it inside out over selector lever/gear lever.
  24. Remove centre console insert .
  25. On each side, unscrew 2 bolts (1) for centre console (2).
  26. Move both front seats to foremost and highest position.
  27. Remove cap (1) on left and right from centre console (3) using removal wedge3409.
  28. Unscrew bolt (2) for centre console (3) on left and right.
  29. Unscrew bolts (2) for centre console (1).
  30. Lift up rear of centre console (1) and pull it towards rear out of dash panel. [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]
  31. Carefully insert centre console (1) and engage in dash panel.
  32. Secure centre console (1) on dash panel using 2 bolts (2).
  33. Secure rear of centre console (3) on left and right with bolt (2).
  34. Insert cap (1) into centre console (3) on left and right.
  35. Move both front seats to rearmost position.
  36. Secure centre console (2) with 2 bolts (1) on each side.

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Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.