Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing glove compartment

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Interion equipment / Compartments/covers / Removing and installing glove compartment

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing

–	Remove dash panel end cover on front passenger side → Chapter.

–	Remove front passenger side footwell cover → Chapter.

–	Remove centre console cover on front passenger side → Chapter.

–	If fitted, remove control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- → Communication; Rep. gr.91.

–	Unscrew bolt -arrow 1- at side.

–	Open glove compartment lid and unscrew bolts -arrows 2-.

–	Unclip glove compartment from dash panel and pull it out until glove compartment cooling hose can be accessed.

–	Pull glove compartment cooling hose off glove compartment.

–	Disconnect any electrical connectors from glove compartment, move cable guides clear to one side and remove glove compartment.

Installing

Note

Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary.

Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Specified torques

→ Chapter „Assembly overview - glove compartment“

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