How to Remove the Center Armrest of Magotan B7?
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Lift up the fabric cover inside. Use a 10# tool to remove the two 10# screws and store the fixing screws properly. Then firmly pull the gear lever handle upwards to release it from the fixing clip. The central gear shift panel is surrounded by clips, simply pull upwards sequentially to release them. Finally, there is a connector underneath the panel, unplug it to remove the armrest completely.
Actually, I've taken apart the B7 Passat's center console armrest several times, and I've summarized the steps. First, empty everything from the console. At the bottom front of the armrest, there's a small cover plate—just pry it open to reveal two screws, which you can remove with a Phillips screwdriver or hex key. Next, use a plastic pry tool to carefully lift the silver trim strips on both sides of the center console. This will expose the rear mounting screws of the armrest. After removing all these, the entire armrest can be lifted vertically upwards. The trickiest part is the front plastic clips of the armrest—you need to apply a bit of finesse, pressing down slightly while pushing outward. It's best to have some spare plastic clips on hand for the process, as VW's clips are particularly prone to breaking.
Just helped a friend with this car's center console a couple of days ago, no special tools needed. Take out the rubber mat inside, you'll see four clips at the bottom - they can be released gently with a flathead screwdriver. Push the armrest to its rearmost position, there are two screws on the sides. After removing them, grip both sides of the console and lift upwards - the rear clips will disengage first. The front clips are trickier; you'll need to lift while simultaneously pulling toward yourself. If you hear a click, that means the clip has released. Be careful with the wiring harness on the passenger side - unplug the connector slowly.
Focus on the key steps for disassembly. First, lower the rear cup holder and reach inside to locate a T20 screw at the back that must be removed. Then, lift the front storage compartment to reveal two hidden screws at the bottom—remove these. The most crucial step is to grip the entire console and pull it straight upward to release the rear clips. Avoid forcing the front clips; instead, press the lower tab with your thumb while pushing outward. The whole process takes about 15 minutes. Note that the older B7 model requires an additional step: disconnecting the USB port wiring harness.
