Removing and installing dash panel cover on driver's side: VW CC

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

• Renewed: if necessary

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• 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. On driver side remove side cover for dash panel .
2. Carefully pull trims (1) out of mountings in dash panel.
3. Disconnect wiring harness from button for hazard lights E229.
4. Remove dash panel insert decorative trim .
5. Unscrew two side bolts (1) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)

6. Press light switch inwards onto stop, turn clockwise until vertical, then pull out and separate wiring harness.
7. Unscrew bolt (2) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
8. Unscrew two bolts (3) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
9. Unscrew two bolts (4) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
10. Release trim from dash panel.
11. Separate wiring harness from headlight range control.
12. Separate wiring harness from ignition switch.
13. Install in reverse order of removal. [Note: Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.]

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