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Removing and installing right dash panel trim, Transporter — AUDI

Removing and installing right dash panel trim, Transporter on Audi: 10 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.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

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

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  • If trim (1) is not pressed down somewhat prior to being released in the fuse holder area, the fasteners in this area could be damaged.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition.
  2. Open fuse holder.
  3. Remove right-hand dash panel side cover .
  4. Remove right footwell cover .
  5. Remove right dash panel trim .
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  1. Remove the 7 bolts (3).
  2. Pull out right dash panel trim (1) in upper area from mountings.
  3. Press down trim (1) and release it from the dash panel in the transition area to the fuse box. [Note: If trim (1) is not pressed down somewhat prior to being released in the fuse holder area, the fasteners in this area could be damaged.]
  4. Unhook trim (1) from mounting (2).
  5. Pull out trim (1) from centre footwell trim (4)(arrow) and remove trim.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.