Removing and installing dash panel cover — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes A32, A33

• Renewed: if necessary

Don't miss

• Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

🔩 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. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove dash panel side cover on driver side .
3. Remove dash panel end trim on driver side .
4. Remove middle dash panel trim .
5. Remove centre console .
6. Press light switch E1 forwards and turn to right until it is vertical. Pull out switch and disconnect wiring harness Electrical system96Lights and controls in dash panel; Removing and installing light switch.
7. Unscrew bolts (1) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
8. Remove dash panel cover on driver side (2) from dash panel, at the same time disconnecting the wiring harness from switch and instrument illumination regulator E20. [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]

Other VW procedures

• Removing engine · 41 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft – VW Golf Cabriolet · 47 torque figures
• Adjusting valve timing – VW Passat B5 · 83 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshafts – VW Passat B6 · 39 torque figures
• Removing and installing coolant pump · 53 torque figures
• Loosening and tightening twelve-point head bolt, with ribbing, securing drive shaft · 3 torque figures
• Loosening and tightening threaded connections of drive shaft · 3 torque figures
• Tailgate - adjust · 2 torque figures
• Front door lock - remove and install · 2 torque figures
• Assembly sequence - bevel gear mounting · 1 torque figures