Removing the DSG gearstick/knob and boot

[stephen8512]

Hi guys
I have recently acquired an R32 DSG gearstick/knob assembly and I was wondering how I can go about removing my current gearstick/knob in my jetta?

(p.s for those that don't know, its not just the gearknob. It's a whole assembly replacement. With the P R N D S and the + - all included)

Any tips on how to go about removing it?

Thanks

[Maverick]

We're talking about the knob, the shaft cover, the leather surround and the plastic surround (with the indicators) only?

Or the whole lot including the electronics below the leather and plastic surround?

[jayjay]

well firstly is your car dsg?

[BarneyBoy]

well firstly is your car dsg?

Jeez, it better be - or he'd be off to a terrible start

The best description I've found is here:

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36836&highlight=DSG+knob

and a brief description here:

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=25361

The main difference between the 2 knobs is that the GTI/R32 button operates from the front of the knob, whereas the standard button is side activated.
It seems that there may be some bits underneath that may need swapping as well. Unless you do what the guy with the Audi knob did (1st link).
Good luck. Love to see some pics of how it goes.

[stephen8512]

We're talking about the knob, the shaft cover, the leather surround and the plastic surround (with the indicators) only?

Or the whole lot including the electronics below the leather and plastic surround?

the knob shaft cover, leather surrounds and plastic surrounds only. not the electronics

yes my car is DSG

do u think it will be hard to fit?

[Maverick]

the knob shaft cover, leather surrounds and plastic surrounds only. not the electronics

yes my car is DSG

do u think it will be hard to fit?

No, I had mine replaced under warranty earlier this month, I believe that it's pretty simple to do. The only tricky bit is the trigger which needs to be activated before you install. From memory you pull the plastic part off behind the trigger and put something like a cotton bud in there so the button is sticking out proud before you install it. I'll try and find a guide on how to do it.

[stephen8512]

thanks mav! appreciated!

[rob53]

Hi,
You will need the whole mechanism, you'll need to remove the exhaust and heat shield and console. A bit of time and patience will be required as I have done this myself recently!!!!!! Good Luck

[Maverick]

Hi,
You will need the whole mechanism, you'll need to remove the exhaust and heat shield and console. A bit of time and patience will be required as I have done this myself recently!!!!!! Good Luck

You mean the whole $900 mechanical/electronics section that bolts down onto the floor???

[rob53]

yes because the lock out button is 90 degrees to the standard one and you can not pull it to bits to change it around

[comfortline]

yes because the lock out button is 90 degrees to the standard one and you can not pull it to bits to change it around

Pull the knob out and the whole assembly will pull upward.

Mine had the knob go in when it was off. But a bit of blutack pulled it out far enough to pull it out again

[Purgi]

well firstly is your car dsg?

Drats. I was getting tired of my DSG and was thinking of getting a manual gearstick/knob and boot to change over on weekends.

[stephen8512]

what? you need the whole 900 mechanical electronic section of the DSG to change?!

900 bucks......and you got this done? why if it cost so much?

[M4RK0]

Where are the pics?

Cheers!

[stephen8512]

hey guys
i was able to fit the r32 dsg assembly onto my jetta but i am unable to get the button to work....

any ideas on how to get it to work?