Removing and installing dash panel insertKX2: VW Golf VII Variant
Step-by-step removing and installing dash panel insertKX2 for the VW Golf VII Variant: 13 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Golf VII Variant (BA)
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- The dash panel insertKX2 is engaged in the dash panel. Therefore, a higher force is necessary to remove it.
📋 Procedure
- Remove trim panel for dash panel General body repairs, interior70Dash panel; Removing and installing trim panel for dash panel.
- Remove trim panel of vent on driver side.
- Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the entire range of adjustment of the steering column for this purpose.
- Switch off ignition.
- Remove ignition key, if inserted.
- Remove steering column trim (top) General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing steering column trim (top).
- Unclip trim panel (1) all round to remove.
- Undo and remove bolts (3). [Note: The dash panel insertKX2 is engaged in the dash panel. Therefore, a higher force is necessary to remove it.]
- Pull out dash panel insertKX2(2) until it makes contact with steering wheel.
- Disconnect electrical connector.
- Press locking detent (1) to disconnect connector.
- Swing retainer in (direction of arrow) and pull off connector.
- Remove dash panel insertKX2 towards front passenger side between steering wheel and dash panel.
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