Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation Overview

Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation Overview

• Note the radio code on vehicles with a coded radio.

• Disconnect the ground cable from the battery when working on the selector mechanism inside the engine compartment.

• If the battery is to be reconnected, follow the work sequence after connecting the battery.

• When working on the selector mechanism in the engine compartment, remove the air filter housing, if it is located above the selector mechanism.

• The selector mechanism must be removed in order to replace the operating cables. Refer to => [ Shift Mechanism ] Shift Mechanism.

• Do not bend the shift or selector cables.






1 Emblem

Can be carefully pried out of the plastic or leather shift knob using the trim removal wedge (3409).

2 Shift Knob

• With the boot.

• The shift knob and boot cannot be separated from each other.

• Always replace together

• Removing and installing, refer to the following:

Passat and CC, refer to => [ Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation ] Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation.

3 Clamp

• Always replace.

• For securing the shift knob to the shift lever.

• Attach to the shift knob using the hose clamp pliers (V.A.G 1275).

4 Center Control Cover

• Combined in one piece with the center console on some versions.

5 Noise Insulation

• Not on all vehicles.

• The arrow on the noise insulation points in the direction of travel.

• Retaining tab spacing varies, therefore can only be arranged in one position.