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)

• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

Removing

- Pull boot upward out of the center console frame or carefully pry it out at the - arrows -.






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

- Roll the boot 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.

- Then, the center console frame must be pulled out or carefully pried out at - arrow 1 -.






- Remove the noise insulation - arrow 2 -.

Installing

- Install the noise insulation.

noise insulation, installed position:





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

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

- Then, press the frame into the center console.

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

Install the shift knob all the way on.

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






- Then, press the boot into the frame in the center console.