MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: steverobb1973 on June 07, 2011, 10:45:24 am
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I's sure its really easy to do but as I dont want to stick screwdriver in places I shouldnt and risk damaging trim.... Could someone please tell me the best way to remove a gearknob and gaitor (compleet with plastic trim) - assume re-fitting is reversal.
Also I want to remove the ashtray trim and replace with a storage tray - again can someone please advise easiest way to remove this part.
Many thanks in advance.
Steve
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Hi Steve
pull the bottom of the gearknob trim up and then you will see this-(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fo45%2Fscotty-boy_2006%2FP1020999.jpg&hash=5a777153f29ec506e4386c8838b2dc00a6ace7b7)
you need to open up the clamp and then pull the gearknob up and off,then look down at the ashtray and you will see 2 screws just undo them and unplug the 12v socket and any other buttons you have installed,and then put back in your new bits :happy2:
scott
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Didn't need to remove the clip on my last GTI when i changed it,just pulled & it came straight off. :happy2:
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Both jobs done!
Piece of p!$$
Thanks Guys :happy2:
Steve
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fa277%2Fsteverobb%2Fphoto-1.jpg&hash=178fc1bb98c60c7ee7653f8743ab8d1a6befef2f)
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Where did you get storage tray from? me likey :smiley:
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they are in base model golfs. think there is one on ebay for £13
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[ebay][/ebay] http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-mk5-ashtray-/220794972194?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336867e822
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-golf-mk5-dashboard-storage-tray-and-switches-/290573058208?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a78100a0
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they are in base model golfs. think there is one on ebay for £13
.............my ED 30 has the same but with a lid.Part of the ''non smokers'' pack. :happy2:
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[ebay][/ebay] http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/vw-golf-mk5-ashtray-/220794972194?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item336867e822
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-golf-mk5-dashboard-storage-tray-and-switches-/290573058208?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item43a78100a0
Thanks dude, much appreciated :happy2:
they are in base model golfs. think there is one on ebay for £13
.............my ED 30 has the same but with a lid.Part of the ''non smokers'' pack. :happy2:
I have the ashtray with Brushed Alu lid, but would prefer a storage tray, so going to buy one now :laugh:
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Yes much more useful than the ashtray......I am getting a Parrot handsfree kit installed next week and going to get the ipod connector lead routed in there too....
Steve
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Hi Steve
pull the bottom of the gearknob trim up and then you will see this-
you need to open up the clamp and then pull the gearknob up and off,then look down at the ashtray and you will see 2 screws just undo them and unplug the 12v socket and any other buttons you have installed,and then put back in your new bits :happy2:
scott
How do you go about just removing the ashtray, are the 2 screws that hold it down under the gearknob? If so then do DSG covers come off the same way?
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To remove the ashtray you first have to remove the gearknob gaiter trim.... Then the 2 x torx screws can be located...
Steve