2006 New Beetle Tiptronic Disassembly

This video is about how to disassemble the tiptronic shifter and what is underneath to possibly fix PRNDS being all lit at the same time.

[Lehmann]

Dude, WTF! You strip it all down and then you don't show the repair!

[tigre]

This is a good start BUT you need to know a few more things.
1. The console doesn't come out with the parking brake handle on.There is a small clip under the handle when you pull it full on. Slip a flat screwdriver head in the slot to pry it down and pull off. The higher the brake is pulled without breaking it, the easier it is to get the console out
2. Need to remove the trim at the front of the console under the dash (2 torx screws either side and one Philips by the accelerator pedal.
3. This is all easier to do with the seats removed (not sure if there are videos - you undo the 2 bolts under the front of the seats and remove the plastic covers for the sliders (torx screws). You need to disconnect the electrics under each seat - mostly squeeze and pull type or flip and pull (if that's a term). Go slowly and work it out like I did. Slide the seats back out of the sliders and pull out
4. Pull out the console and the front piece (see 2) carefully. DON'T forget to unhook the 2 12v outlets! Squeeze type connections
5. The tiptronic box cannot be repaired IMHO. I bought a replacement unit for under $300 on ebay - check VIN and model before you buy.Most sellers will check for you
6. The old unit is secured by 4 clips at each corner (no screws) just use a screwdriver to gently pry the tabs open - look at the new unit for clues as to where they are. Disconnect the electrics before you pull out. Slide the new unit in and re-connect. Check it works before you reassemble everything!
7. Lastly, while you have all that dirty plastic out of the car, give it a good clean. You'll never get the chance again to get all that old gunk off. Acetone on a rag (not soaking) will remove a lot of the gooey soft touch crap that VW applied. AND vacuum around the shifter and remove any broken bits from the old unit
8. Put it all back together - reverse of taking apart
Hope this helps. I didn't make a video or take pics but it's pretty straightforward

[patrickteater]

You were doing good there for a while and then you skipped a whole portion of the repair? It is hard to tell what you fixed. Is there any chance you can redo this, or let me know and I can do it as I am trying to repair mine.

[ThomasRSmith-ogzo]

Okay, this video is totally confusing. What did you actually fix? Seems there is a Huge Chunk missing or you edited the most important parts.

[twiningtrain]

How fid you remove the e brake handle?

[rayrude-assyankee]

I just needed to get the shift handle off, this was very helpful for that. Otherwise didn't get the visual of what you were fixing here. Only problem I had was when the cardboard fell out and the button popped all the way in, I had to gently reach up into the shifter handle with a piece of coat hanger w/ short 90 bend at the end and got the button started out and pulled it the rest of the way before inserting new piece of cardboard and used masking tape around the button for good measure. 😜

[chrisbazany]

Helpful, and shows how to take off the shifter which has been a mystery for some time! thanks!!!!

[charlesharris]

How did you do the repair after you got the console Out ??? much thanks...

[MadGax]

Video shows nothing about the repair. Its almost like it was edited out.

[FlorenceFrazier]

How did you get the main console off?You didn't show that part.

[cryptoidmonkey]

So.... what was the actual problem? The broken belt was causing the display problem somehow?

[elenkhalid]

please bro i have the same things but u didnot show us how to fix

[barbaradattomo]

Has anyone found this slip cover online for purchase. The one on my daughter's car disintegrated.

[Lasha-J]

How do you take the entire cover off? You missed a very important step. Like do I take off the bolts in the front where the cigarette lighter is? How do I remove the brake cover? I'm so confused 🤔

[IAmSmooth]

What do you do if you removed the shifter without putting the cardboard in? Is it ruined?

[kenburchfield]

This told me nothing ! What was done the stop all indicators from lighting ?
Mine are all flashing !

[ShontilR]

0:30 How do I remove the gear grey cover top?

[grimus]

Hey my friend. How the bloody hell did you get the e-brake handle off? :-)

[ormartinez]

Thanks. It helps to clear the ebrake to release tension on the brake. To do this, note where the position is, and un-tension the ebrake so the handle can be almost perpendicular and you can just lift the console up. Remember to put it back in the same position to have ebrake. I had to replace the circuit board because of water damage.

[victimsofgravity]

Do you know how to clean the ABS sensors behind the wheels?