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How to Replace the Handbrake Button on the Volkswagen Tiguan

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Part: Parking brake

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Today's instructions will show you how to remove and replace the handbrake button on the Volkswagen Tiguan. First, get inside the vehicle and remove the plastic panel at the base of the centre console; then, use a thin lever to detach and remove the handbrake button, disconnecting the electrical connector, as shown in the video.

At this point, install the new button, making the electrical connection; check its operation before refitting the plastic cover, following the video tutorial to the end!


Updated on 23 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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