Aligning dash panel in vehicle (Jetta 2005 ►, Golf estate 2007 ►) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

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• Apply the same procedures for the front passenger side.
• Removal of right footwell trim is identical.
• Other bolts in this area need not be loosened.

🔩 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. Open door and remove bolt (1) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
2. Hold a respectively thick cloth on the left side of the dash panel and close the door. [Note: Apply the same procedures for the front passenger side.]
3. Remove wiper arms (repair group 92).
4. Remove plenum chamber cover (repair group 64).
5. Remove dash panel end trim (see the separate procedure).

6. Prise cover (1) out of mounting using removal wedge 3409.
7. Unclip cover (1) from trim using a small screwdriver.
8. Unscrew bolt (2) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
9. Pull left footwell trim (3) out of mountings. [Note: Removal of right footwell trim is identical.]
10. Loosen bolt (1) in plenum chamber by 2 to 3 turns.
11. Loosen the two bolts under the heating/air conditioning controls (1) 2 to 3 turns (9 Nm). [Note: Other bolts in this area need not be loosened.] — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
12. Loosen the four bolts (2) in the area of the tunnel 2 to 3 turns (20 Nm). — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
13. On the right side loosen the nut (1) 2 to 3 turns (18 Nm). — 18 Nm (13 lb-ft)
14. On the left side loosen the fuse holder securing bolt (3) (2 Nm). — 2 Nm (1.5 lb-ft)
15. Loosen the two nuts (4) 2 to 3 turns (18 Nm). [Note: The height of the dash panel is set using eccentric bolts (2) and (5).In the default position the longer surface of the eccentric faces the outside of the vehicle. The eccentric must not be turned further than ±90° from the default position.] — 18 Nm (13 lb-ft)
16. Set the required height of the dash panel using eccentric bolts (2) and (5).
17. Slide dash panel to desired position.
18. After aligning in vehicle, bolt dash panel to specified torques.

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