Removing and installing cover for instrument housing: VW Touareg II
Step-by-step removing and installing cover for instrument housing for the VW Touareg II: 5 steps, 1 torque figure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)
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- It is not necessary to unclip the gap cover (2).
- When unclipping the cover for instrument housing, lift it slightly above the dash panel insert.
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft) | Remove the 2 screws (1 |
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
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove trim for instruments . [Note: It is not necessary to unclip the gap cover (2).]
- Release upper part of steering column trim (1) from mountings using removal wedge3409.
- Remove the 2 screws (1) (1.5 Nm) and unclip the cover for instrument housing (2). [Note: When unclipping the cover for instrument housing, lift it slightly above the dash panel insert.] — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
- ⚠ 11 rubber tabs are fitted around the cover for instrument housing. Before installing, ensure that all rubber tabs are fitted on the cover for instrument housing.There are 10 metal clips on the cover for instrument housing. These are used for mounting the trim strip, driver side. Before installing, ensure that all 10 metal clips are fitted on the cover for instrument housing. — Install in reverse order of removal.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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