Removing and installing trim for front left dash panel vent and centre vent — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes AV2, AV3, AY3

• Renewed: as necessary

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• To avoid damage to air vents, position vent fins so that they face upwards. — Release gap cover from mounting in upper part of trim with wedge3409. The complete steering column trim must not be removed.
• Before installing, check all securing elements for damage and replace as 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. Switch off ignition.
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5. Adjust steering wheel height to lowest position.

6. Adjust steering wheel reach so that the steering wheel projects as far into the passenger compartment as possible.
7. ⚠ To avoid damage to air vents, position vent fins so that they face upwards. — Release gap cover from mounting in upper part of trim with wedge3409. The complete steering column trim must not be removed.
8. Remove bolt (3) (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
9. Release clips of centre vent (arrows) using wedge3409 and pull out dash panel insert trim with centre vent (1) slightly.
10. Release clips of left vent using wedge3409 and pull out dash panel insert trim with centre vent (1) slightly.
11. Release fasteners (4) of dash panel insert trim (1) using wedge3409 and pull out slightly.
12. Remove dash panel insert trim with centre and left vents (1) from dash panel (2), disconnect wiring harness to hazard warning light switch E3 when doing this. [Note: Before installing, check all securing elements for damage and replace as necessary.]

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