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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.

11 steps

🧭 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

  1. Switch off ignition.
  2. Remove dash panel end cover on front passenger side .
  3. Remove trim of dash panel insert .
  4. Remove dash panel vent on front passenger side .
  5. Remove middle dash panel trim .
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  1. Removing passenger's storage compartment .
  2. Remove bolts (1).
  3. Remove bolts (2).
  4. Remove bolt (3).
  5. Prise dash panel cover (4) off dash panel (5) using removal wedge3409.
  6. 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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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.