How to remove and install a shift knob on Volkswagen Golf?

In order to take out the shift knob, one has to position the shift lever on the Drive position first. In the case of shift knobs that have a side button, press the button out of the handle till there is a gap, then use a zip-tie or other adequate device to hold it in. Do not use shift knob with a front button on it as it locks in when removed; do not press the button when the knob is off. Pop the shift boot off the center console by prying it off. In case the model has a sleeve that holds the shift knob, draw the sleeve upwards to let go. To remove the knob, cut off the clamp of a model with a clamp. Take out the shift knob of the shift lever assembly without pressing the button. To install, reverse the uninstalling procedures. In case the shift knob having a side button is pressed accidentally, withdraw the button until a hole appears and fit the button. In the case of front button knobs, remove the cap of the knob, insert a short rod on the groove of the shaft hole and insert it again into the groove. Lastly, attach the shift knob and boot to the shift lever assembly and press the sleeve down to secure the knob where appropriate or attach a new screw-type clamp where appropriate.

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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 1J1-713-139-F-4EC
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- Other Name: Handle
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 1K0-711-118-NGC
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- Other Name: Gear Shift
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- 2010-2013 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 1J1-713-139-A-E74
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- Other Name: Knob
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- 1999-2006 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 1K0-711-118-A-MEK
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- Other Name: Knob
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- 2010-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 1K1-713-203-R-TVH
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- Other Name: Cover
- Replaces: 1K1-713-203-R-TDH, 1K1-713-203-N-TDH
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- 2010-2011 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5GM-711-113-C-MIT
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- Other Name: Knob
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- 2015-2021 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5GM-711-113-A-MIS
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- Other Name: Gear Shift
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- 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5GM-711-113-D-CBR
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- Other Name: Knob
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- 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5G1-713-203-M-UMF
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- Other Name: Cover
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- 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5G1-713-203-L-LIN
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- Other Name: Cover
- Replaced by: 5G1-713-203-L-PLE
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- 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5G1-713-203-J-UMF
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- Other Name: Cover
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- 2015 Volkswagen Golf | TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5G1-713-203-H-PLE
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- Other Name: Cover
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- 2015 Volkswagen Golf | TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5G1-713-203-K-XPR
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- Other Name: Cover; Gear Shift Assembly
- Replaced by: 5G1-713-203-K-MNQ
- Replaces: 5G1-713-203-G-XPR
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- 2015-2019 Volkswagen Golf | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5G1-713-203-T-QIK
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- Other Name: Cover
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- 2020-2021 Volkswagen Golf | TSi | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 1J1-713-139-H-2WE
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- Other Name: Lever
- Replaces: 1J1-713-139-D-2WE
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- 1999-2002 Volkswagen Golf | GL, GLS, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Part Number: 5K1-713-203-D-UMF
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- Other Name: Cover
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- 2012-2014 Volkswagen Golf | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS

Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob

The Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob gives drivers the necessary handhold, which allows them to select the gears easily and securely. Every generation, Volkswagen molds this little piece so that the driver can rest a palm and relax, can switch the gear stick as precisely as possible, and can ensure the position by the pattern that is frequently printed on the top. Although the fundamental objective remains the same, two principal styles have been installed by Volkswagen. Manual transmission automobiles have a more traditional Shift Knob, which can even conceal a small switch to perform functions that include overdrive on older models, with automatic models having a knob that can accommodate buttons to activate sport mode or to deactivate overdrive without moving a hand significantly away from the lever. Some trims were also provided with a weighted option; this heavier Shift Knob provides more momentum during the throw, reduces the time between gears, and provides a more solid feel, a feature that keen drivers will feel during spirited runs. The materials range includes durable plastics that withstand everyday wear, and finishes made of metal or leather that are upscale yet remain cool to the hands. The parts can lose color over years of wear and tear and remind people that changing the surface offers a fresh look and feel. Whether you are from a new generation or an older generation, Volkswagen makes sure that the Golf driver only gets the engine going when the driver has located neutral or pressed the clutch pedal, which further justifies why the tactile interface at the knob is so essential.

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Volkswagen Golf Shift Knob Parts and Q&A

Shift Knob
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Q: How to remove and install a shift knob on Volkswagen Golf?
A:
In order to take out the shift knob, one has to position the shift lever on the Drive position first. In the case of shift knobs that have a side button, press the button out of the handle till there is a gap, then use a zip-tie or other adequate device to hold it in. Do not use shift knob with a front button on it as it locks in when removed; do not press the button when the knob is off. Pop the shift boot off the center console by prying it off. In case the model has a sleeve that holds the shift knob, draw the sleeve upwards to let go. To remove the knob, cut off the clamp of a model with a clamp. Take out the shift knob of the shift lever assembly without pressing the button. To install, reverse the uninstalling procedures. In case the shift knob having a side button is pressed accidentally, withdraw the button until a hole appears and fit the button. In the case of front button knobs, remove the cap of the knob, insert a short rod on the groove of the shaft hole and insert it again into the groove. Lastly, attach the shift knob and boot to the shift lever assembly and press the sleeve down to secure the knob where appropriate or attach a new screw-type clamp where appropriate.