Renewing front drink holder, vehicles without centre armrest — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

• Special tools named: feeler gauge

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Carefully insert a 0.6 mm feeler gauge (1) into the gap between centre console (2) and button module (3), as shown in illustration.
3. Fold up feeler gauge until it is vertical, and push it in between the button module and the centre console to a depth of 10 mm. [Note: Inserting the feeler gauge vertically as described allows for reaching the lock button on the outer side. After the feeler gauge has been inserted to a depth of 10 mm, the tip of the feeler gauge can be felt to rest against the shoulder of the lock button.]
4. Tilt feeler gauge (1) in (direction of arrow) to push lock button (3). At the same time, lift button module (2) at rear upwards out of centre console (4).
5. Remove button module (1) upwards from centre console, while taking into account the length of connected wires.

6. Pull out primary locking mechanism (1), push lock button (2), and release and pull off connector (3).
7. Remove button module from vehicle.
8. Remove centre console cover .
9. Remove footwell trim on both sides .
10. Remove centre console without centre armrest .
11. If fitted, remove DVD player Communication91Multimedia system RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment), "“Tiguan”"; Removing and installing DVD player.
12. If fitted, remove CD changer Communication91CD changer; Removing and installing CD changer.
13. If fitted, remove bracket for "“Apple”""“iPOD player”"Communication91Bracket for "“Apple”""“iPOD player”"; Removing and installing bracket for "“iPOD player”".
14. If fitted, remove storage compartment with USB connection Communication91USB connection for USB sticks and MP3 player; Removing and installing storage compartment with USB connection.
15. If fitted, remove multimedia system control unit Communication91Multimedia system control unit; Removing and installing multimedia system control unit.
16. Remove operating unit for multimedia Communication91Multimedia system RSE (Rear Seat Entertainment), "“Tiguan”"; Removing and installing operating unit for multimedia.
17. Remove AC/DC converter with socket, 12 V-230 VU13Electrical system96Lights and switches in the centre console; Removing and installing AC/DC converter with socket, 12 V-230 VU13.
18. Remove centre console trim .
19. Remove centre console with centre armrest .

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