Removing and installing centre console front storage compartment — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

• Renewed: if necessary

Don't miss

• The heater or air conditioner controls are not shown in the illustration.
• 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.

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. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and then disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
2. Unclip gear lever boot and remove from centre console upwards Power transmission34.
3. Carefully lever trim (1) off upwards.
4. Remove securing bolts (arrows).
5. In the area where the securing bolts are mounted (arrows), push back the corresponding locking lug.

6. Lever the button module on the front passenger side (1) and the button module on the driver side (2) upwards and out of the centre console, and then swivel them to the side. [Note: The heater or air conditioner controls are not shown in the illustration.]
7. Pull out ashtray insert (1) or storage tray (2).
8. Unscrew the two bolts (3) and (4) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
9. Pull out ashtray (5) or storage tray (6) from centre console and separate wiring harness if necessary.
10. Install in reverse order of removal. [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]

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