DSG shift knob re-install

[tntdifan]

Car is a 2006 Jetta with DSG.

I had to do my headliner (yuck), and as part of that job had to remove the center console, and as part of *that* job had to remove the shift handle. I put it back on, but now I can't do Tiptronic manual gear selection, nor can I go into "sports" mode. The handle just doesn't move that way. Any idea what I did wrong? The black collar on the shift handle goes in with the "pointy" end facing forward, right?

 

[tntdifan]

Update: I believe I put the knob back on with the lever in "D", but it was supposed to be in "S". The black collar has slid too far down on the shaft and it now interferes with the plastic housing when I try to select gears or shift into "S". I'll try it again tonight.

 

[relumalutan]

I've also replaced my headliner, but removing the shift handle was not necessary.

 

[tntdifan]

I've also replaced my headliner, but removing the shift handle was not necessary.

Did you take out the center console to get clearance?

 

[tntdifan]

I think I figured this out. It's actually really easy once you know how. With the reverse button pulled all the way out of the gearshift, install the plastic locking collar on the bottom of the gearshift knob (not on the stalk!) It snaps on with gentle pressure twice, until it's flush against the bottom of the knob. (Bentley calls this "Position lock at upper stop position") Then slide the whole assembly onto the stalk until it bottoms out. Press gently down on the plastic collar until it snaps into lock.

Unfortunately, I broke my LED shift indicator lights trying to get it out.

 

[relumalutan]

Did you take out the center console to get clearance?

I took out the center console while installing the headliner for a different reason (to adjust the parking brake tension), but I left the shifting gear in place. The procedure mentions that the center console removal is optional but recommended, to avoid bending too much the headliner:
https://www.myturbodiesel.com/wiki/headliner-removal-and-overhead-light-replacement-mk5-vw-jetta/