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Fitting S2T replacement Paddle Shifters Never been a fan of the standard fit oem paddles so settled on S2T paddle shifters as a replacement. Available in 3 styles and various finishes - I chose B3's in polished black. http://www.s2tpp.com/VW.html Very pleased with them, look like they belong and how it should've come out of the factory. Feel lovely to use, very tactile and the extended length gives a feeling of greater control. Quality is excellent. Pricy but well worth the money IMO. Arrived in less than a week from the US. The S2T's are an absolute doddle to fit, took only max 5 mins to do both sides. Here's a few pics and notes on the installation. S2T paddle shifters installation I used B3 style S2T shifters but the process is the same for any of their Mk7 shifters. The official installation guide advises disconnecting the battery and pulling the airbag fuse but this is not necessary so I didn't bother. Turn the steering wheel upside down for easier access - Fig 1. Locate the plastic pin which holds the oem plastic paddle on - Fig 2. Using a pair of slim long nose pliers, gently pull the pin out all the way and put somewhere safe until later - Fig 3. The pins comes out easily - Fig 4. Once removed, pull the paddle casing off, it should pull easily from the housing - Fig 5. Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Making sure you have the correct left or right paddle shifter to hand (remember the wheel is upside down), line up the new shifter and locate it into the plastic paddle housing still attached to the back of the steering wheel (it can only go into the plastic paddle housing one way). The left edge of the new shifter, clips into the left side of the housing where the 2 little silver metal prongs are (in front of the 2 rubber stops) where the arrow is pointing in Fig 6 below. Hooking the edge of the new paddle under the prongs will ensure the paddles has its spring return. Once hooked in push the rest shifter into place - Fig 7. Once the new shifter is seated correctly the holes at the top and bottom (where the plastic pin needs to go back through) will line up and the paddle will 'spring' back and forth when pushed, test it does this - Fig 8. Once seated correctly, with the holes lined up, re-insert the plastic pin you removed earlier and ensure it is pushed in all the way - Fig 9 You may need to use the tip of the pliers to push it in to its fullest extent. Fig 6 Fig 7 Fig 8 Fig 9 And that's it! All done!
