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Removing and installing dash panel central tube: VW Polo 6C

Step-by-step removing and installing dash panel central tube for the VW Polo 6C: 27 steps, 23 torque figures.

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

27 steps 23 torque figures torque figures merged from 12 documented variants

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6C (2014–2017)

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  • When installing, first install bolt (3) (5 Nm) and then 2 bolts (2) (5 Nm).
  • Bolt (1) is installed against direction of normal travel!
  • A wiring harness is routed between the strut (2) and the dash panel cross member.When removing from the dash panel cross member, the adjusting element (3) and the strut (2) remain in the vehicle.
  • If you release or remove and install electrical cables, produce sketches or take photos. This guarantees installation in the original position.
  • The 3 bolts (1) are installed against the direction of normal travel.

🔩 Torque settings

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

TorqueFastener / step
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Remove bolt (1
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Remove bolt (2
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Remove bolts (1) and (2
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Remove nut (2) on front passenger side
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Undo bolt (1
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Undo nuts (1) on driver side
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Unscrew 2 bolts (2
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Unscrew bolt (1
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Unscrew bolt (1) in plenum chamber
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Unscrew bolts (1
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Unscrew nut (1) on front passenger side
20 Nm (15 lb-ft)Unscrew the two nuts (1) and (2) on driver side
3.5 Nm (2.6 lb-ft)Remove screws (1
4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft)Remove bolts (1
4 Nm (3.0 lb-ft)Unscrew bolts (1) and (2
4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)Unscrew 3 bolts (1
4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)Unscrew nuts (1) of relay and fuse holder (3
5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)Unscrew 2 bolts (1
9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)Remove bolt (1
9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)Undo nut (1
9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)Undo nut (2
9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)Unscrew 2 bolts (3
9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)Unscrew bolts (1), (2) and (3

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 dash panel .
  2. Remove footwell vent on driver side Heating, air conditioning87Air duct; Removing and installing footwell vent on driver side.
  3. Separate steering column from cross member Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column; Assembly overview - steering column.
  4. Remove wiper arms Electrical system92Windscreen wiper system; Removing and installing wiper arms.
  5. Remove plenum chamber cover General body repairs, exterior50Plenum chamber bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum chamber cover.
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  1. Loosen wiper frame with linkages and wiper motor Electrical system92Windscreen wiper system; Assembly overview - windscreen wiper system.
  2. Unscrew bolt (1) (20 Nm) in plenum chamber on driver side. — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
  3. Lever out the two spreader pins (3) upwards.
  4. Pull out both spreader rivets (2) and (4).
  5. Remove intermediate piece (1) from heater and air conditioning unit.
  6. If fitted, separate connector from temperature sender (arrow).
  7. Remove intermediate piece (5) from heater and air conditioning unit.
  8. Unscrew 2 bolts (1) (5 Nm). — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)
  9. Remove 2 bolts (2).
  10. Remove bolt (3). [Note: When installing, first install bolt (3) (5 Nm) and then 2 bolts (2) (5 Nm).]
  11. Remove bolt (2) (20 Nm). — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
  12. Unscrew 2 bolts (3) (9 Nm) and remove support (1). — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
  13. Remove bolt (1) (9 Nm). [Note: Bolt (1) is installed against direction of normal travel!] — 9 Nm (6.6 lb-ft)
  14. Push retaining hook (arrow) on both sides of adjusting element (3) inwards and detach strut (2) from cross member. [Note: A wiring harness is routed between the strut (2) and the dash panel cross member.When removing from the dash panel cross member, the adjusting element (3) and the strut (2) remain in the vehicle.]
  15. Remove bolt (1) (20 Nm). — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
  16. Unscrew 2 bolts (2) (20 Nm). [Note: If you release or remove and install electrical cables, produce sketches or take photos. This guarantees installation in the original position.] — 20 Nm (15 lb-ft)
  17. Unclip 10 wiring harness fasteners (arrows) from cross member.
  18. Pull cross member into vehicle interior until 3 bolts (1) are accessible.
  19. Unscrew 3 bolts (1) (4.5 Nm). [Note: The 3 bolts (1) are installed against the direction of normal travel.] — 4.5 Nm (3.3 lb-ft)
  20. On vehicles with seat heating, unclip seat heating control unit (1).
  21. With aid of second mechanic, carefully lift cross member out of vehicle.
  22. Install in reverse order of removal.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.