Central console (VW Passat B5)

1 - front part of the central console,
2 - ashtray,
3 - protective cover,
4 - decorative overlay,
5 - self-tapping screw,
6 - plug,
7 - cassette block,
8 - decorative cover,
9 - ashtray lid,
10 - ashtray,
11 - rear part of the central console,
12 - stand for glasses,
13 - armrest,
14 - bracket

Removal the rear part of the center console

1 - rear part of the central console,
2 - diagnostic connector,
3 - Fuel filler cap remote opening switch connector

Removal the front section of the center console

1 - front section of the center console,
2 - cigarette lighter

1. Turn off the ignition and remove the ground cable from the battery.

2. Open the cover (1) and remove the ashtray (2) from the rear of the centre console.

3. Set the center armrest to the vertical position.

4. Remove the opened rubber plug (1) from the center console, unscrew the nut (2).

5. Pull the cup holder (1) out of the center console. Unscrew the two nuts (2) securing the rear section of the center console. On vehicles without a center armrest, there is only one nut, located under the ashtray.

6. Pull the handbrake lever up as far as it will go.

6. Pull the handbrake lever up as far as it will go.

7. Pull along the handbrake lever to remove the decorative cover (1) of the handbrake lever.

8. Remove the plugs (1) covering the bolts on both sides of the center console and unscrew the bolts (2) securing the center console.

9. Using the handbrake lever, remove the rear section of the center console, see Fig. Removing the rear section of the center console.

10. Release the diagnostic connector (2), see Fig. Removing the rear section of the center console.

11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the remote fuel filler flap release switch (3), see Fig. Removing the rear section of the center console.

11. Disconnect the electrical connector from the remote fuel filler flap release switch (3), see…

12. Separate the lower part of the protective cover (2) from the center console and, pulling the handle (1) upwards, remove the handle together with the protective cover from the gearshift lever.

13. By lifting the rear of the front section of the center console, separate it from the instrument panel and remove it from the gearshift lever, see Fig. Removing the front section of the center console.

14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the cigarette lighter (2), see Fig. Removing the front section of the center console.