Genuine VW California Replacement Central Control Panel Knob & Fascia Kit

Kit was as described, and many thanks to Shayne at Campervanbits for helping edit my order. You’ll need a special Torx tool when you get to remove the circuit board piece (watch the beginning of the video and the exact tool is mentioned I think). I managed to use a small screwdriver in lieu of the tool to remove the circuit board. Once it’s all in pieces then you realise that the replacement panel that you thought you didn’t really need in addition to the knob is there because it’s easy to damage the threads on the old panel as you remove the circuit board. So this is where you’ll need the Torx tool to be able to more easily screw the self-threading screws into the new control panel. Having said that, I managed to gently re-screw my old panel (and new knob) back together and all seems nice and attached. I was quite an easy job overall although getting the unit out (I used a bent plastic card) and then re-attaching the ribbon cables was a bit fiddly. You’ll also damage a special “warrant void” sticker on the back of the unit if you open it up – so if your unit is still in warranty then probably not a risk worth taking. On the other hand, there was a replacement warrant sticker in the pack I got, so who knows!