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Shift Knob, Boot and Cover






Shift Knob, Boot and Cover

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

Hose Clamp Pliers (V.A.G 1275)

Removing

- Pull the boot upward, out of the center console frame or carefully pry it out at the - arrows -.






On some equipment versions, you must pry out the boot at the front area.

- Roll the boot up over the shift knob.






- Open the clamp - arrow - and remove the shift knob and boot.

On some equipment versions, the center console frame remains in the center console.

- Then, the center console frame must be pulled out or carefully pried out at - arrow 1 -.






- Remove the noise insulation - arrow 2 -.

Installing

- Install the noise insulation.

Noise Insulation Installed Position





- Arrow A - points in the direction of travel.

The tabs - arrows B - must latch into the center console.

- Then, press the frame into the center console.

- Then, turn the inner side of the boot toward outside.

Install the shift knob all the way on.

- Install the shift knob and boot and press the new clamp together - arrow -.






- Then, press the boot into the frame in the center console.