Centre console (around handbrake lever) removal.

[Ham]

Hi Folks!
Does anyone know how to remove the plastic console that the handbrake lever protrudes from on a B5.5? I could probably work it out for myself but if somebody's done it before it might save me from breaking something! Any tips would be appreciated.
Thanks, Rich.

[Ham]

Not to worry - have done it now!
Just need to replace the handbrake lever now as the spring for the ratchet mechanism has died.

[TimboUK]

Not to worry - have done it now!
Just need to replace the handbrake lever now as the spring for the ratchet mechanism has died.

Give us a clue, I am searching for the same thing!

[Ham]

Give us a clue, I am searching for the same thing!

Was a while ago now but went something like this :-

- remove two screws (one on each side) where main section of console meets the front section near gearlever. Think there are plastic covers over the screws.
- lift up arm rest and remove the tray from inside, then remove nuts (4 I think) now visible.
- open rear ash tray and remove two screws.
- remove main section of console.

Once you've got this far replacing the handbrake lever is easy.

Hope this helps - at least you got a reply!

Rich.