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Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation






Shift Knob, Boot and Noise Insulation

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Hose Clamp Pliers (V.A.G 1275)

Removing

- Remove the boot with the center console frame from the center console or pry it out carefully - arrows -.






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

- Fold the boot with the center console frame up over the shift knob.






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

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

- It may be necessary to pull or pry the center console frame out carefully.

- Remove the noise insulation - 1 -.






Installing

- Install the noise insulation.

Noise Insulation, Installed Position





The arrow - A - points in the direction of travel.

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

- Press the center console frame into the center console, if necessary.

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

Install the shift knob all the way on.

- Install the shift knob with the frame and boot and squeeze the new clamp - arrow - together.






- Press the boot with the frame into the center console or the boot into the frame.