Removing and installing dash panel, Transporter — VW
Removing and installing dash panel, Transporter on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Removing and installing dash panel, Transporter
Removing
Remove driver side airbag unit
Chapter
.
Remove steering wheel
Chapter
.
Removing steering column trim
Chapter
.
Remove steering column switch
Rep. gr.
94
.
Remove cover on side of dash panel
Chapter
.
Remove A-pillar trims
Chapter
.
Remove upper, centre dash panel storage compartment
Chapter
.
If fitted, remove radio
Rep. gr.
91
.
If fitted, remove tachograph
Rep. gr.
90
.
If fitted, remove additional dash panel console
Chapter
.
Remove dash panel middle trim
Chapter
.
Remove centre dash panel compartment
Chapter
.
Remove footwell cover
Chapter
.
Remove light switch trim
Chapter
.
Remove right dash panel trim
Chapter
.
Remove footwell middle trim
Chapter
.
Remove right dash panel trim
Chapter
.
Remove left dash panel trim
Chapter
.
Remove dash panel insert
8
Rep. gr.
90
.
Release light switch
9
(push control inwards and turn it to the right).
Pull light switch
9
out until wiring harness is accessible and disconnect connector.
Unscrew 2 bolts
2
with specified torque of 1.5 Nm.
Remove strip
1
from radio slot.
Unscrew 4 bolts
4
with specified torque of 1.5 Nm.
Tilt air conditioning system operating unit
3
approx. 90° and separate connectors and Bowden cables.
Remove air conditioning system operating unit.
Remove the four screws
6
(1.5 Nm) and push out fuse carrier forwards in direction of travel from dash panel.
Unscrew bolt
5
with specified torque of 1.5 Nm.
Unclip gearstick boot frame
7
upwards and pass it downwards through dash panel.
Push spreader rivet
6
pin out inwards on left and right sides of vehicle.
Pull out spreader rivets
6
on left and right sides of vehicle.
Pull out air duct
5
on left and right sides of vehicle.
Unscrew bolts
4
on left and right sides of vehicle (Qty. 3 on each side of vehicle, specified torque 1.5 Nm).
Unscrew 2 bolts
3
with specified torque of 1.5 Nm.
Unscrew 2 bolts
2
with specified torque of 9 Nm.
Pull dash panel
1
back sufficiently to release it from its side mountings.
Lift up rear of dash panel until wiring harnesses to speakers are accessible.
Disconnect all wiring harnesses from dash panel (depending on equipment level).
Carefully remove dash panel
2
from vehicle interior
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and place it on a soft surface.
Note
The help of a second mechanic is required to remove the dash panel.
Installing
Note
Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.
When installing dash panel, ensure that dash panel seats precisely in mountings in transition area to windscreen and is positioned on side insert sleeves.
Install in reverse order of removal.
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