Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except e-Golf — 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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• Removal and installation is described for the bracket in front of selector mechanism on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate.
• Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove centre console trim in footwell on driver side .
2. Push floor covering in area of front bracket (2) aside.
3. Release cover (1) from front bracket (2) and remove it.
4. Remove front bracket (2) upwards from tunnel (3).
5. Remove centre console .

6. Remove bolt (1) on left and right.
7. Remove securing bracket (2) upwards from selector mechanism insulation (3). [Note: Removal and installation is described for the bracket in front of selector mechanism on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate.]
8. Remove centre console .
9. Remove retainer (1) from selector mechanism insulation (2).
10. Remove centre console .
11. Push retaining lugs (2) outwards.
12. Remove retainer (1) from selector mechanism insulation (3). [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]

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