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Removing the Gear Shift Gaiter and Knob on a Volkswagen Golf

Model: Volkswagen Golf MK 7, Golf 7, Golf VII - Years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Part: Shifter boot

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In today's tutorial video, you will see how to remove the gear shift gaiter along with the knob of a seventh-generation Volkswagen Golf. First, get inside the car and remove the gear shift gaiter: to do this, pry up on the sides to detach it, as shown in the video.

Next, remove the knob by cutting the metal clip that holds it in place: then, with considerable force, pull it upwards.

For reassembly, you can insert the gear knob first and then the gaiter, or both at the same time.


Updated on 30 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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