Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals > Golf Mk5 > Body | General body repairs, interior | Interior equipment | Compartments, covers and trims | Removing and installing storage compartment / ashtray (Golf 2004 ?)

Removing

–	Switch off ignition.

Vehicles with automatic gearbox

–	Detach gearstick boot from cover → Rep. gr.37.

Vehicles with manual or dual clutch gearbox

–	Detach gearstick boot from cover → Rep. gr.34.

–	Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).

–	Release storage compartments -2- from centre console and disconnect wiring harness (dependent on vehicle equipment).

Note

An ashtray may be installed instead of a storage compartment, but the removal is identical.

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