Removing the center console in a MK6 Jetta TDi

I removed the center console in my last video, however I chose to make it into it's own video. There are many reasons why you would need to remove it. I will end up having a video later, that would require the centre console being removed again.
If you're trying to get to your park brake, run wires for a stereo or something else, let me know if the video helped you.
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[@itsdavestone]

Swapping out some stuff from my Golf to install a GTI armrest and routing the rear center vents into the blower, this was really helpful hunting down all the screws. Thanks for making this, need more MK6 stuff like this.

[@11tony23]

This helped me out a lot I needed to get access to my E break & this video got me there 👍

[@SouthdownGarage]

Awesome, glad it helped!

[@toonybrain]

THANK YOU for this video. I’m changing a shifter bushing and have to remove everything to do so. There were videos out there, but not for my model. One video walked me through disassembling the front part of the console, but for my model I need to disassemble both front and back. Your video was very helpful.👍🏼👍🏼

[@SouthdownGarage]

I'm so glad it helped

[@amsprich]

Thanks so much for making this. I have to fix my stupid cupholders. The bottoms broke off.

[@andrewmcclennan8637]

Thats why i'm here too!

[@jonmed]

Same.

[@jonmed]

Same!

[@bradmacgregor8722]

That's why I'm here too lmao

[@levrais231]

I have the cup holder problem too. Mine pushed through the bottom. Has anyone here done the repair yet?

[@PakanaHerruus]

Thank you!! My Ebrake was stuck up, and this gave me the leverage to get it down. Able to Jerry rig it until the replacement assembly comes in.

[@SouthdownGarage]

Your welcome

[@davidmayes6960]

Thanks man!! Been trying to figure that out before i broke everything lol!

[@KingKing-rg8tv]

Thank you so much sir from Quebec Canada for this video

[@SouthdownGarage]

Eh neighbor from the east!

[@dickdangles3453]

Great help….I had to rewatch I missed the 2 bolts under the front cover. Thanks!

[@SouthdownGarage]

I'm so glad it helped, thank you.

[@FabioAS83]

excellent video. helped here in Brazil

[@wangofree]

Excellent video. Thank you for making it!

[@SouthdownGarage]

Your welcome, thank you!

[@goertzencorny01]

Bro looks like Lester from Gta v, rich thoughts thanks this helped me alot bro

[@SouthdownGarage]

I'm glad it helped! Thank you for your comment.

[@goertzencorny01]

@@SouthdownGarage you are welcome

[@orlandomurillo2618]

Thanks bro, for the tutorial!

[@ayubsrd8013]

Thankyou soooo muchhhh!!!!!! Really helpfull

[@TheLegendaryt2]

Is there a way to remove just the lid?

[@Thecak3isalie]

Video definitely helped with my 2013 TDI Manual Only issue is, after adjustment - i cant get the main center console housing back on because of the hand brake handle. Please help !

[@mrz233]

Is it that same for VW Scirocco?

[@123bluecatky]

I can't figure out how to put the skirts back together with the console

[@Shawnie_sama]

I appreciate this because my girlfriend cupholder broke inside of the center console on her 2016 se so this definitely helps as far as the gear shifter goes how do i make sure i don’t break the thing in the middle

[@brentbaker1637]

So he never answered? I’m in the “middle now and it’s not popping off like his did. Ugh

[@akitothegeek]

Thank you sir

[@Shing02tv]

thank you 🙏🏻

[@SouthdownGarage]

Welcome

[@JDLeadam]

In 10 minutes I just learned what hours studying parts diagrams couldn't. Super helpful man!

[@williamjoseph98]

There a lot of things that weren’t shown here. Like how you got the knob off the shifter, or how you got the black tray under the climate controller out.

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Very helpful video Broski

[@sociallydistanced5407]

Are you able to access the back of the ac evaporator housing when you remove the console? I think the condensation leaks around there. My carpet is wet but I checked the drain tube, it's unobstructed and bone dry.

[@SouthdownGarage]

I honestly wasn't looking for that, I'm sorry, I do not remember seeing anything other then ducting for vents. If you remove the driver side kick pannel that connects to the center console you should be able to see the heater core, not sure where the Evaporator is, I saw online it's possibly above that. Please let me know how you fared. I hope this was helpful.

[@Zami83]

Can you advice how you pull out the plastic cover at 0:37s? I tried & mine wouldn’t budge & it starts to deform when I tried with hard force.

[@SouthdownGarage]

Try pushing the back of that bottom handle piece down, then pull up on the lip as they are two pieces, it may need to separate to come out...I had a try a couple different things before being able to remove it. I just yanked mine out. Make sure there are no bolts just above the seam on your piece. If it's cup holders in that spot, they are bolted in.

[@smatchimo645]

any issues with lights or codes? i noticed you had to have the battery connected so the shifter could work to get it maneuvered out. in the vw shop we could just reset everything with a laptop, but i dont look forward to doing this at home when i add some sound deadening this winter

[@SouthdownGarage]

No issues with codes, as long as you don't disconnect something that works with your Airbags. Nothing in my center console was hooked up to Air Bags. When I disconnect the shifter, it did not throw any codes, so you should be fine. I also do not have push button start, I'm still Key ignition.

[@yendys69]

Hello. Do you know if the trunk release switch on the drivers door can be removed without removing the whole door panel?

[@SouthdownGarage]

At this time I'm not actually sure. In the future I'm going to remove my door pannels for more stereo upgrades, I'll find out more then.

[@anthony6006]

Hi. I have a mk6 golf, the side passenger panel at 6:09 rattles when i drive especially in the winter. And it is a bit loose. Can i tighten it?

[@SouthdownGarage]

Yeah, that side panel was a pain. You have to make sure those clips lock in, there are not adjustable and yes they are a pain. However it should not be loose. I feel for you.

[@victorlopez2143]

Tried removing the back of the console (where the cup holder goes which has the 12v power and door control lock) as you did by pulling on it and it doesn't budge... Anything that you did prior to that ? I don't have a cup holder. Have the basic model like you do..

[@SouthdownGarage]

Does yours have the cup holders?

[@user-uu8ub5no3g]

I'm bad at math sometimes, did anyone catch exactly how many screws it was?

[@JDRhoads09]

Great, now how do I put the damn thing back in. Its a ridiculously tight design

[@stacey7901]

Where are you located. I just got a 2015 Volkswagen Jetta 3 days after we signed the s's contract the cup holders in that center console literally popped out so we're trying to figure out how to put them back in. Like they popped out from underneath

[@SouthdownGarage]

I'm in British Columbia in Canad. What cup holders popped out, the ones at the rear of the console, or the ones behind d the shifter?

[@rom207]

For the ones in the center by the shifter, there is now a kit to repair them... VW# 5C689820982V or ECS Tuning Sells them ES#2576761. It includes a bracket and 4 new clips

[@ashwinrails2373]

@@rom207Hi, how does that part get installed? Do you still have to take the center console off?

[@goertzencorny01]

How did you pull that plastic out in the back? Strength level 1000?

[@goertzencorny01]

Okay did it

[@Fixall7]

You had your thumb covering video and I didn't see the front ....

[@campr723]

I am not able to remove that initial cubby so easily. Any tips?

[@SouthdownGarage]

Are you talking about where the cup holders would be?

[@campr723]

@@SouthdownGarage yup

[@SouthdownGarage]

@@campr723 just pull up and out on the cubby. You may need to use some force.

[@jcpatino2820]

So how far do I go on what you did here to only access cup holder area since mine broke (holder peace… already fixed it.) got an email I could maybe email you?

[@SouthdownGarage]

Are you talking about the cup holders for the rear seats? In my about page I have an email link.

[@jcpatino2820]

@@SouthdownGarage from seat cupholder

[@MrBob2212]

Everything that was “so easy” to get out AFTER taking the screws out has been kicking my ass and not coming off

[@ayubsrd8013]

Thankyou soooo muchhhh!!!!!! Really helpfull