Removing and installing centre console with armrest — VW

🧭 Before you start

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• When installing, close cup holder and insert cup holder bottom first into centre console. Then open cup holder and install the two bolts (2).
• An ashtray may be installed instead of a storage compartment (3), but the removal is identical.
• Removal of right footwell trim is identical.
• When installing, bolts must be installed in sequence (2), (3), (6), (4) and (5).
• In the case of further dash panel removal, the supports do not have to be removed.

🔩 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.
2. Release gearstick boot or gear shift cover respectively from mountings (repair group 34).
3. Remove hand brake lever trim Brake system 46. Assembly overview - hand brake lever
4. Swing armrest (1) upwards.
5. If fitted, remove CD changer Communication91CD changer; Removing and installing CD changer.

6. If fitted, remove multimedia system control unit J650Communication 91. Multimedia system control unit; Removing and installing multimedia system control unit.
7. Unscrew bolt (4) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
8. Remove cover (2) and remove bolt (3) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
9. Open cup holder (1) and remove the two bolts (2) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
10. Pull cup holder out of centre console. [Note: When installing, close cup holder and insert cup holder bottom first into centre console. Then open cup holder and install the two bolts (2).]
11. Remove the two bolts (3) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
12. Pull storage compartment (4) out of centre console.
13. Pull lower section of trim (1) out of mountings (arrow).
14. Take upper section of trim out of mountings in centre console.
15. Pull connector (2) from socket (3).
16. Remove bolts (1) and (2) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
17. Release lower end of extension (3) from fasteners.
18. Separate wiring harness from "„AUX in“"socket.
19. Release selector insulation (1) from centre console.
20. Remove the two bolts (2) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
21. Release storage compartments (3) from centre console and disconnect wiring harness (dependent on vehicle equipment). [Note: An ashtray may be installed instead of a storage compartment (3), but the removal is identical.]
22. Unclip cover (1) from trim using a small screwdriver.
23. Unscrew bolt (2) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
24. Pull left footwell trim (3) out of mountings. [Note: Removal of right footwell trim is identical.]
25. Unclip both side trims (4) from centre console by releasing fasteners with a removal wedge 3409.
26. Remove lining mat (1) from drinks holder.
27. Remove two bolts (2) and (3) (1.5 Nm) respectively. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
28. Remove two bolts (4) and (5) (1.5 Nm) respectively. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
29. Unscrew bolt (6) (1.5 Nm). [Note: When installing, bolts must be installed in sequence (2), (3), (6), (4) and (5).] — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
30. Raise centre console in rear area.
31. Remove centre console from vehicle. [Note: In the case of further dash panel removal, the supports do not have to be removed.]
32. Remove the bolt (1) (1.5 Nm) on the left. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
33. Remove the two bolts (2) (1.5 Nm) in rear area. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
34. Unscrew bolts (3) and (4) on right (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
35. Release centre console trim carrier (5) from mounting brackets.
36. Release wiring harness fasteners from mounting on carrier on vehicles with "„AUX in“" socket and/or Multimedia system control unit J650.
37. Install in reverse order of removal.

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