Removing and installing dash panel, Multivan, Comfort version — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Transporter T5 (7H), VW Transporter T5 (7J), VW Transporter T6 (7E), VW Transporter T6 (7F)

• Renewed: if necessary

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• The help of a second mechanic is required to remove the dash panel.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove airbag unit on driver side .
2. Remove steering wheel .
3. Remove steering column trim .
4. Remove steering column switch Electrical system94Steering column switch.
5. Remove side dash panel cover .

6. Remove footwell covers .
7. Remove A-pillar trims .
8. Remove glove compartment .
9. Remove dash panel compartment .
10. Remove bottle holder .
11. Lever vent (1) out of mounting using wedge T10039/1.
12. For vehicles with no navigation system or radio, lever radio aperture cover (2) out of mountings using wedge T10039/1.
13. If fitted, remove radio (3)Radio, telephone, navigation91Removing and installing radio.
14. If fitted, remove navigation system operating and display unit (4)Radio, telephone, navigation 91Removing and installing navigation system operating and display unit.
15. Remove dash panel insert (5)Electrical system90Dash panel insert.
16. Lever light switch trim (4) out of mounting using wedge T10039/1.
17. Unclip headlight range control adjuster (2) to rear out of light switch trim (4).
18. Release light switch (3) (push control inwards and turn it to the right).
19. Pull out light switch (3) until wiring harness is accessible. Disconnect connector.
20. Unscrew bolts (5) (Qty. 5, 1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
21. Lever left dash panel side trim (6) out of fasteners using wedge T10039/1.
22. Lever out left middle knee padding (1) using wedge T10039/1.
23. Open dash panel drink holder.
24. Lever out right middle knee padding (7).
25. Remove dash panel drink holder .
26. ⚠ Refer to safety precautions when working on airbag . — Unscrew 2 nuts (1) with specified torque of 9 Nm. — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
27. Remove restraint (2) from front passenger airbag.
28. Unscrew securing bolts (5) (Qty. 12, 1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
29. Press clamping pin (4) out of spreader rivet (3) and pull spreader rivet (3) out of right dash panel trim (6).
30. Remove right section of dash panel trim (6).
31. Unscrew 13 bolts (2) with specified torque of 1.5 Nm. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
32. Unscrew 4 bolts (1) with specified torque of 1.5 Nm. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
33. Push out fuse carrier from dash panel forwards in direction of normal travel.
34. Pull footwell middle trim (3) off dash panel.
35. Unscrew 11 bolts (1) with specified torque of 1.5 Nm. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
36. Release the dash panel middle trim (3) locking devices (2) by levering off the locking devices in each outer left and right vent aperture.
37. Lift up dash panel middle trim (3) until the wiring harnesses of switches are accessible.
38. Disconnect respective wiring harnesses at connectors.
39. Unclip gearstick boot frame (6) upwards and pass it downwards through dash panel middle trim (3).
40. Remove dash panel middle trim (3).
41. Unscrew 4 bolts (4) with specified torque of 1.5 Nm. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
42. Tilt air conditioning system operating unit (5) through 90° to rear and disconnect connectors.
43. Remove air conditioning system operating unit (5).
44. If vehicle is equipped with Climatronic, pull photosensor (1) out and disconnect appropriate wiring harness.
45. Push spreader rivet (7) pin out inwards on left and right sides of vehicle.
46. Pull out spreader rivets (7) on left and right sides of vehicle.
47. Pull out air duct (6) on left and right sides of vehicle.
48. Unscrew bolt (3) with specified torque of 6 Nm. — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
49. Unscrew bolts (4) (Qty. 4, 1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
50. Unscrew bolts (5) on left and right sides of vehicle (Qty. 5 on each side of vehicle, specified torque 1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
51. Pull dash panel (2) back sufficiently to release it from its side mountings.
52. Lift up rear of dash panel (2) until wiring harnesses to speakers are accessible.
53. Disconnect all wiring harnesses from dash panel (2) (depending on level of equipment).
54. Carefully remove dash panel (2) from vehicle interior (arrow) and place it on a soft surface. [Note: The help of a second mechanic is required to remove the dash panel.] [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.When installing dash panel, ensure that dash panel seats precisely in mountings in transition area to windscreen and is positioned on side insert sleeves.]
55. Install in reverse order of removal.

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