How To Remove & Install DSG Paddle Shifters On An Audi A3/S3/RS3!

[@enzojiles3068]

The aluminum paddles compliment the interior so well honestly

[@DArias]

That’s what I was thinking too! Thank you!

[@markscena2550]

Love how you unclip the airbag so quickly lol. My buddy installed an alcantara airbag only on his a3 wheel and it took him no joke maybe 1 hour per side to undo and almost debated just going to a shop.

[@DArias]

It’s super tricky to do tbh haha I got lucky and was able to figure it out quickly but many others I know of spend a lot of time releasing the clips. Or when one side pops out the other goes back in etc. big pain

[@S3Ranj]

I want to quit!! 😭😭😭

[@bobcross8584]

You removed the airbag so easily lmao. It is literally impossible to do no matter how hard I tried in my a3. Kudos

[@DArias]

Don’t get me wrong it’s extremely tricky and takes a few tries but gotta be patient haha. It’s very easy to get frustrated with it

[@mwan0103]

Hey thanks for the video! I just recently ordered these for my S5 and didn’t see many other people with the same paddles, glad to see the install was easy and that they look great! Also, I wonder if a chest cam rig or go pro head set up would help you be hands free during these videos, just some food for thought!

[@markoondrejicka2788]

Thank you, your tutorial really helped me in undoing the trim and removing paddles. And I really like your aluminum paddles, they look sick.

[@DArias]

Glad to help man! I do love the look too. I didn’t know if I was gonna like it but it really makes all the aluminum trim inside the cabin pop more with these paddles

[@dallasmitchell3878]

These look awesome man!

[@DArias]

Thanks bro!

[@rafaelbueno2785]

I wouldn't even attempt this I know for a fact I would break stuff lol. great vid

[@DArias]

It’s tricky but just gotta be careful and work slowly

[@petedawn8446]

They look great man

[@DArias]

Thank you so much!

[@S3brandon]

They look good!... next we need a how to install an intercooler on the s3

[@DArias]

That intercooler is coming ASAP lol need to get one on for the summer!

[@benjaminbendin8455]

Great video! Very informative. I also purchased a set for my rs3 but haven’t installed them yet. Playing around with them in the meantime I had a question. Do you find that your finger tips get caught in those large square wholes or do they usually go past those wholes and rest on the flat surface while shifting/driving ? Thanks!

[@atxgti4218]

Great video! You skipped a key part though. How did you rotate the wheel to get to the second air bag clip? Did you reconnect the battery to get around the steering wheel lock?

[@scorchwhammin]

Thanks for this video!… would have been nice if RL would have created something like this…

[@DArias]

Anytime! And agreed most companies should provide install videos for everything lol

[@S3Ranj]

Mate!!! I've been trying all day to get this airbag off!

[@DArias]

Make sure you’re using a flathead with a decent size head and use your hand to pull the airbag while you pry

[@S3Ranj]

@@DArias my fingers are killing 😭 I'm going to try again! Your pushing the spring up right, for release?

[@DArias]

Yes you take the flathead in the hole and you pry it up. You know you’re doing it correct when yo used the airbag start to move on the wheel and when you pry it the airbag will begin to pop out. It’s super tricky and takes a few tries

[@BradleySevenfold]

Nice video very informative! ☺️👍🏻

[@DArias]

Thank you!!

[@henrycalderon1063]

Looks awesome

[@DArias]

Thank you!

[@llyodcollins6342]

Will you eventually do one of those cool carbon wheels?

[@DArias]

I do want to do a custom wheel eventually but that would be one of the last mods after all the exterior aesthetics and performance

[@quinnyen]

On the product page you linked (VWR493001), it mentions the paddles do not fit the "sport steering wheel". I also have a 2017 S3 and want to make sure they fit. The instructions also differ and say you only need to pull a single pin rather than the lengthy process in this video. The page has a link to the "sport steering wheel" paddles (VWR494100), and I'm not sure which ones to get. Could you confirm which paddles you purchased? They look amazing!

[@DArias]

You’re 100% right didn’t even notice I linked the wrong one. My apologies. The correct part number (looking at the box I got them in rn) is VWR494100

[@quinnyen]

@@DArias Great! Thank you for clarifying.

[@zavetv7804]

Hi quick question, when you turn off your battery I cant move my steering so how did you move to take off the airbag?

[@jeffstebbins9657]

Would putting the money toward a new wheel make more sense? or do you plan on a new wheel?

[@DArias]

I would like a new wheel in the future but that’s one of the last things on my list tbh

[@harsandeepsingh9971]

Brother please , i have question that to change the steering wheel do we need to take off the negative plug of the battery or we can do it just like this without removing ?

[@thelastmemphian]

nice video. i wish there was a way to install paddles on my A3 8P TDI

[@DArias]

Thank you! And some people have retrofitted the new a3 wheels with the paddles into the earlier years without them. I know some wiring goes into it etc but it can be done

[@thelastmemphian]

@@DArias yeah the problem there is you have to disconnect the airbag and honestly I don't trust myself enough to start messing around with safety equipment lol

[@DArias]

No no I totally get you man haha .. electrical stuff isn’t my strong field either but I know enough to get by so that’s my little ounce of confidence right there haha

[@troubledasher3545]

@@DArias so is there a way for me to install paddle shifters on my Audi A3 8V TDI when there weren't any after bought my car ?

[@klausqin2215]

very helpful

[@DArias]

Glad to help

[@gtan]

Hang on, I thought these paddle shifters can be removed by just removing a pin behind the wheel? I don't believe that you need to go through the whole process of removing so many components or am I missing something?

[@newyorkleb]

You are correct. He has made the job unnecessarily hard and dangerous.

[@martinpoon3715]

good job

[@DArias]

Thank you!

[@johnstevens2617]

Any other options besides these? Like other brands?

[@DArias]

There are a few out there but most are stick on. Another popular paddle is people using the Lamborghini URUS paddles

[@davidsanderson5904]

Is there any play in either of your paddles mate? Mine are solid, but the left feels more solid than the right?

[@DArias]

For mine they both feel pretty much the same very tight with very very minimal movement on both

[@davidsanderson5904]

@@DArias I might have to do some investigative work 😅 They feel perfect but it’s just my inner OCD striking! 😂😂

[@mattgiles4939]

What paddle extension did you have before installing the silver ones?

[@Justcc9]

How are these holding up 2 years later

[@DArias]

They’re still great man! Quality is top notch

[@javiercarmona2870]

Sabes si son válidas para un cupra mk3?

[@Gearsandco]

I think this is the same all over the Audi lineup they have the same pedals, and btw I don't think it can justify the price I can find the same design for just $10 but only for VW

[@huxleylapasam2225]

I think you could just push out the pin eithout removing the whole airbag and keys

[@DArias]

The pin sits inside the steering wheel there’s Noway to access it

[@WE3EZ]

@@DAriasI wish the sites would be more specific. Pretty sure i have this style in my 21 gti. I ordered the ones for the 19 and under gti with the pins that you can access without removing the wheel

[@steveron3727]

These are metal?

[@DArias]

They seem to be aluminum but I could be wrong

[@jakelong5217]

Glad you didn’t do something ridiculous like red for the paddles lmao. Hate that tacky look when people do that

[@DArias]

Just wanted a nice contrast haha. I have no problem with people doing their own thing If someone chooses red that’s cool