Removing and installing selector lever handle, Golf 2013 ►, Golf Variant 2014 ► — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VII (5G, 2012–2020)

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• Do not press button again after removal as it will otherwise no longer be possible to install the handle.
• If not installed correctly, push button remains inserted in handle after being pressed. If this happens, remove handle again and move push button to installation position again . Then, fit the handle again.

📋 Procedure

1. Shift selector lever to position "“D”".
2. Open lid of storage compartment.
3. Grasp below cover with one hand and pull it upwards to unclip it.
4. Disconnect electrical connectors.
5. Cut open clamp (arrow) under boot using side cutters.

6. Pull handle off selector lever without pressing push button. [Note: Do not press button again after removal as it will otherwise no longer be possible to install the handle.] [Note: It is possible for the push button in the handle to be pressed. Never install a handle with the push button pressed in.Move push button to installation position .New handle is supplied with installation guard. Do not remove guard until just before installing. To remove, pull out in direction of (arrow).]
7. Push handle fully onto selector lever and lock.
8. Push sleeve downwards to lock.
9. Push on handle with new clamp (arrow) onto stop.
10. Secure clip with hose clip pliersV.A.G 1275 A.
11. Connect electrical connector.
12. Push the push button after installing it. [Note: If not installed correctly, push button remains inserted in handle after being pressed. If this happens, remove handle again and move push button to installation position again . Then, fit the handle again.]
13. Clip cover in position.

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