Removing on vehicles without front centre armrest and without air vents in centre console — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009), VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

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• A storage compartment may be installed instead of an ashtray (1), but the removal is identical.
• Removal of right footwell trim is identical.When installing, first insert footwell trim (2) into mounting (3).
• Removal of mounting bracket for right footwell trim is identical.

🔩 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. Detach gearstick boot from cover 37.
3. Detach gearstick boot from cover 34.
4. Release gearstick insulation (3) from centre console (only vehicles with a gearstick).
5. Remove the two bolts (2) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)

6. Release ashtray unit (1) from centre console and disconnect wiring harness (dependent on vehicle equipment). [Note: A storage compartment may be installed instead of an ashtray (1), but the removal is identical.]
7. Unscrew bolt (1) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
8. Pull left footwell trim (2) out of mountings. [Note: Removal of right footwell trim is identical.When installing, first insert footwell trim (2) into mounting (3).]
9. Remove the two bolts (3) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
10. Remove the two nuts (3) (8 Nm) and remove mounting bracket (2) for centre console. — 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft)
11. Remove nuts (4) (2.5 Nm) and remove mounting bracket (1) for footwell trim. [Note: Removal of mounting bracket for right footwell trim is identical.] — 2.5 Nm (1.8 lb-ft)

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