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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except e-Golf

This page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 centre console retainer (non-e-Golf models) — the front bracket procedure is described for the driver side, with the passenger side following the same steps.

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Removing
Front bracket
  Note
Removal and installation is described for the front bracket on the driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate.
–  Remove centre console trim in footwell on driver side → Chapter.
 

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–  Push floor covering in area of front bracket -2- aside.
–  Release cover -1- from front bracket -2- and remove it.
–  Remove front bracket -2- upwards from tunnel -3-.
 

Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except e-Golf

Securing bracket
–  Remove centre console → Chapter.
–  Remove bolt -1- on left and right.
–  Remove securing bracket -2- upwards from selector mechanism insulation -3-.
 

Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except e-Golf

Bracket in front of selector mechanism
  Note
Removal and installation is described for the bracket in front of selector mechanism on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate.
–  Remove centre console → Chapter.
–  Remove retainer -1- from selector mechanism insulation -2-.
 

Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except e-Golf

Bracket behind selector mechanism
–  Remove centre console → Chapter.
–  Push retaining lugs -2- outwards.
–  Remove retainer -1- from selector mechanism insulation -3-.
Installing
  Note
Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
 

Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except e-Golf

Bracket in front of selector mechanism
Insert retainer in front of selector mechanism -1- into the rear mountings of selector mechanism insulation -2-.
Specified torques
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - centre console“
 

Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except e-Golf

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except e-Golf — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 centre console retainer?
    Front and rear brackets described separately. Remove surrounding trims first, then unbolt the retainer sections.
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