Removing and installing dash panel cover on front passenger side, cover with storage compartment — VW
Removing and installing dash panel cover on front passenger side, cover with storage compartment on VW: 11 steps.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 5C7, 5C1
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- Before installing, all securing elements must be checked for damage. Damaged parts must be replaced.
📋 Procedure
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove dash panel end cover on front passenger side .
- Remove trim of dash panel insert .
- Remove dash panel vent on front passenger side .
- Remove middle dash panel trim .
- Removing passenger's storage compartment .
- Remove bolts (1).
- Remove bolts (2).
- Remove bolt (3).
- Prise dash panel cover (4) off dash panel (5) using removal wedge3409.
- Install in reverse order of removal. [Note: Before installing, all securing elements must be checked for damage. Damaged parts must be replaced.]
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