Shift Knob With Shift Lever Boot

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Audi TT and 2008 Audi TT. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE:

The shift knob is removed together with the shift lever boot and the center console cover.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge 3409
Hose Clip Pliers V.A.G 1275

Removing

-- Open the ashtray.

-- Carefully pry trim from center console -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Shift Mechanism, Adjusting

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-- Disconnect electrical connector on trim.

Fig 2: Disconnect Connector On Trim

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-- Fold trim -3- up over shift knob.

-- Open clamping sleeve -1- and remove shift knob -2- together with shift lever boot and trim -3-.

-- Disconnect shift lever boot and center console trim -3-, refer to DISCONNECT THE CENTER CONSOLE TRIM AND MOUNTING FRAME FOR THE SHIFT LEVER BOOT

Installing

Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:

-- Press shift knob onto shift lever as far as stop.

-- Secure shift knob to shift lever with a new clamp -1- using V.A.G 1275.