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You will need a door knob boring tool to accomplish this task.
remove shift knob remove shift boot at the base of shift lever, there is a metal ring, push down, and turn it to the left. -there is a special tool to do this, but two flat head screw drivers work
You need a scan tool.
To change the gear knob on a golf MK2 too need the tool box that will help you open and get access to the area that has the gear knob. You can then change the gear knob from this point.
You will need to take the steering knuckle off and press the bearings in and out. OK, so how do I press the bearings in and out? Can it be done at home, or is a specialized tool needed?
the line tool is the shift button.
you must push in on the door panel at the knob. There is a u-shape wire clip that is on the back side of the knob. There is a tool that cost about 5.00 that will unsnap the clip or you can make a hook shape tool from stiff wire to remove the clip.
With a scan tool or by unhooking the battery.
You use a scan tool.
I use the dealer's scan tool.
The only proper way is with a scan tool.
You can use a scan tool or unhook the battery.