Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation Overview

Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation Overview

• Obtain the anti-theft code for the radio before disconnecting the battery.

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

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

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

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

• Do not bend the shift or selector cables.






1 Emblem

• Can be carefully pried out of a plastic or leather shift knob.

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 => [ 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 Console Cover

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

5 Noise Insulation

• Not installed on all vehicles.

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

• Retaining tab spacing varies.

• Therefore can only be installed in one position.