How to Replace VW DSG Gear Knob to LED Gear Knob？

To replace a VW DSG gear knob with an LED gear knob, follow these steps:

**Materials and Tools Needed**:
LED gear knob compatible with VW DSG
Flathead screwdriver or trim removal tool
T20 Torx screwdriver
Electrical connectors (if necessary)
Electrical tape (optional)
Plastic pry tool

**Step-by-Step Guide**:

**1. Remove the Original Gear Knob**:
1. *Turn off the ignition* and ensure the car is in neutral or park with the handbrake engaged.
2. Use a *plastic pry tool* to carefully remove the gear surround trim (the plastic part around the base of the gear lever). Work your way around the edges until it pops out.
3. *Unscrew the trim* surrounding the gear shift. A T20 Torx screwdriver may be needed.
4. Locate the *small clip or screw* at the front or side of the gear knob. Remove this clip or screw with a flathead screwdriver.
5. *Pull the gear knob upwards* to remove it from the gear lever shaft.

**2. Prepare the LED Gear Knob**:
1. Unbox the *LED gear knob* and check if it comes with pre-installed wiring for the LED lights. If not, you’ll need to prepare wiring for the LED light integration.
2. Route the wiring through the shaft opening where the old gear knob was attached. Make sure the wiring is long enough to reach a power source, such as the car’s lighting system or an auxiliary power port.

**3. Install the LED Gear Knob**:
1. Slide the new *LED gear knob* onto the gear lever shaft.
2. Secure the knob by reattaching the clip or screw that held the old one in place.
3. *Connect the LED wiring* to a power source. Many users connect the wiring to the car’s interior lighting system or cigarette lighter power supply. You may need to access the center console area for this step.

**4. Test the LED Functionality**:
1. Once the wiring is connected, test the LED lights by turning on the car’s lights or power. Ensure the LED gear knob lights up as expected.
2. If the lights don’t turn on, check the wiring connections.

**5. Reassemble the Trim**:
1. Once everything is properly connected and working, *reinstall the trim* around the gear knob.
2. Press the trim pieces back into place, ensuring they are securely fastened.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully replace your VW DSG gear knob with a new LED gear knob.

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