Removing and installing centre console, e-Golf only — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA), VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020); platform code BE1

• Renewed: if necessary

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

📋 Procedure

1. Remove operating and display unit Heating, air conditioning87Operating and display unit; Removing and installing operating and display unit.
2. Remove left and right centre console trims in footwell .
3. On vehicles with dual clutch gearbox, shift selector lever to position "“D/S”".
4. Switch off ignition.
5. Carefully unclip gaiter from centre console and pull it inside out over selector lever/gear lever.

6. Remove front storage compartment .
7. Remove left and right centre console cover .
8. Remove centre console insert .
9. Remove trim at rear of centre console .
10. Pull off air duct (1).
11. Remove bolt for selector mechanism (1).
12. Unscrew the 2 nuts (1).
13. Remove caps (1) on left and right from centre console (3).
14. Unscrew bolt (1) for centre console (2) on left and right.
15. Unscrew bolts (2) for centre console (1).
16. Lift up rear of centre console (1) and pull it towards rear out of dash panel.
17. Carefully guide centre console (1) over selector lever and remove it. [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]

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