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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing centre console retainer, securing bracket and insulation for selector mechanism, e-Golf only

Using torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-, this page covers removing the e-Golf-specific centre console retainer, securing bracket and selector mechanism insulation — the front bracket procedure is described for the driver side.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
  Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
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.
 

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783

–  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-.
Securing bracket and insulation for selector mechanism
–  Remove centre console → Chapter.
 

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783

–  Remove bolt -1-.
–  Remove securing bracket -2- upwards from selector mechanism insulation -3-.
–  Remove air duct vent at rear of centre console → Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.87.
 

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783

–  Remove 4 nuts -1-.
–  Remove selector mechanism insulation -2-.
Installing
  Note
Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Specified torques
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - centre console, e-Golf“
 

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing centre console retainer, securing bracket and insulation for selector mechanism, e-Golf only — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How does Golf Mk7 e-Golf console retainer removal differ?
    The e-Golf has a different selector mechanism insulation and securing bracket. Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- is required.
    Removing and installing centre console retainer, for all vehicles except e-Golf
    Special tools and workshop equipment required     Removing Front bracket ...

    Front centre armrest
    Assembly overview - front centre armrest 1 -  Front centre armrest Removing and installing → Chapter Removing and installing front centre armrest ...