Removing glove compartment — VW
Removing glove compartment on VW: 7 steps, 2 torque figures. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 9C1, 1C1, 1Y7
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft) | Remove six bolts (arrows |
| 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft) | Remove the three bolts (2 |
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
- Release rear of cover (1) from dash panel (3) and pull to rear off dash panel.
- Remove bolts (2).
- Lever off cover caps (1) and remove screws (2).
- Remove switch mounting (3) from bracket.
- Remove the six screws (arrows) (screws in the centre of the vehicle are hidden under the cover cap).
- Remove glove compartment (1).
- Disconnect glove compartment lighting connection and, if necessary, airbag key switch.
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.