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  6. : How to replace the gear lever gaiter and knob on a VW Passat

Volkswagen Passat - Video tutorial

Model: Volkswagen Passat B7 - Years 2010-2014
Part: Gearshift gaiter
Operation: How to replace the gear lever gaiter and knob on a VW Passat

Replacing the gear shift knob and boot on a Volkswagen Passat is a fairly simple operation that can be done independently. We start by removing the previous boot, then we lift the lower part of the boot with the help of a removal tool and lever. Be careful not to damage the hooks of the lower plastic part. We continue by pulling the boot as much as possible to uncover the metal hook that must be loosened with pliers. We then remove the boot and gear shift knob. We insert the boot and then the knob, making sure the fabric fits into the plastic square, and reassemble everything.


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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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