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Removing and installing glove compartment — AUDI

Removing and installing glove compartment on Audi: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Caddy III (2K, 2004–2015); platform code 2C0

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  • The removal and installation procedures may deviate slightly depending on model year.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition.
  2. Remove side dash panel cover, passenger's side . [Note: The removal and installation procedures may deviate slightly depending on model year.]
  3. Lever out glove compartment light from mounting using removal wedge3409. To do this, position removal wedge in upper area of light.
  4. Separate wiring harness from light.
  5. Unscrew side bolts (2) on left.
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  1. Unscrew bolts (3).
  2. Unscrew bolts (4).
  3. Release glove box (1) from dash panel.
  4. On vehicles with front passenger airbag deactivation, separate wiring harness from key switch Electrical system96Lights and control elements in dash panel; Removing and installing front passenger airbag warning lamp
  5. In vehicles equipped with glove compartment cooling, disconnect air conditioning duct from glove compartment.
  6. On vehicles equipped with AUX-in, disconnect wiring harness from connector. Communication system91Infotainment; Connection for external audio sources

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.