Gear lever knob with boot, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Hose Clamp Pliers V.A.G 1275

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Hose clip pliers V.A.G 1275

Fig 2: Lifting Cover For Center Console Upward

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Removing

NOTE:

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

Open ashtray.
Unclip cover for center console and lift it off - arrows -.

Fig 3: Locating Clip And Pulling Off Gear Lever Knob Together With Boot

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Gear lever knob with clip:

Pull boot up and over gear lever knob.
Open clip - arrow - and pull off gear lever knob together with boot.

Fig 4: Releasing Connector Piece

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Gear lever knob with locking mechanism:

Release connecting element - 1 - in direction of - arrow - and pull gear lever knob off upward together with gear lever boot.

Installing

Perform installation in reverse sequence of removal.