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How to Remove the Armrest on the Centre Tunnel of a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 5, MK 5, Golf V - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Part: Center console tunnel

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Let’s see how to remove the armrest on the centre tunnel of a Volkswagen Golf. Unscrew the securing screws (located inside the cup holder) with a screwdriver; use a plastic lever to pry off the cover at the rear of the centre tunnel (air vents). After removing the plastic cover, unscrew the securing bolts in the centre armrest using a socket wrench.

Once this is done, pull off the tunnel and disconnect any power cables. Finally, insert the new part into the centre tunnel, and reassemble all components of the glove compartment as previously disassembled.


Updated on 8 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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