Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing dash panel
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- |
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Remove centre console
→ Chapter. |
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Move front seats as far back as possible. |
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Disconnect battery earth cable
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.27. |
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Remove driver side airbag
→ Chapter. |
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Remove steering wheel
→ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.48. |
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Remove steering column switch module
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94. |
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Remove light switch trim
→ Chapter. |
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Remove dash panel cover on driver side
→ Chapter. |
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Remove glove compartment
→ Chapter. |
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Remove centre vent
→ Chapter. |
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Remove dash panel insert
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.90. |
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Remove trim for display unit for front information display
and operating unit control unit -J685-
→ Communication; Rep. gr.91. |
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Remove left and right trim for triangular window
→ Chapter. |
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If fitted, remove sunlight penetration photosensor -G107-
→ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr.87. |
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Disconnect connector for front passenger airbag
→ Chapter. |
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Unscrew bolt -2- securing dash panel
-1- to central tube on front passenger
side. |
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Unscrew bolts -3- securing dash panel
-1- to central tube in middle. |
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Unscrew bolts -4- and
-5- securing dash panel
-1- to central tube on right side. |
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Unscrew bolts -2-,
-3- and -4-
securing dash panel -1- to central tube on
left side. |
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Unscrew bolt -5- securing dash panel
-1- to central tube on driver side. |
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Lift up dash panel -1- until locating
lugs on left and right -arrow B- are
released from mountings. |
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At the same time, pull dash panel -1-
out of mountings -2- in transitional area
to windscreen -arrow A-. |
Note
| The help of a second mechanic is required to remove the dash panel. |
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Remove dash panel -1- from dash panel
central tube -2-. |
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Disconnect connectors and lay wiring harnesses on dash panel to one
side. |
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Carefully remove dash panel from vehicle interior and place it on a
soft surface. |
Note
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Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and
renew if necessary. |
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When securing the dash panel, tighten bolts in
reverse order of removal. |
| Install in reverse order, but note the following: |
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Before installing dash panel, check whether mountings
-1- are firmly attached to body
-2-. |
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With the aid of a second mechanic position dash panel
-1- onto dash panel central tube
-2- so that a perfect fit is achieved. |
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Insert dash panel -1- into mountings
-2- in transitional area to windscreen
-arrow A-. |
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Insert locating lugs on left and right into mountings
-arrow B-. |
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→ Chapter „Assembly overview - dash panel“ |
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Front-end hook -3370
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Other materials:
Working on airbag system
WARNING
When work is performed on the airbag system
(pyrotechnical components, airbag control unit -J234-,
wiring) the battery earth strap must be disconnected
when the ignition is switched on.
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Safety precautions for working on vehicles with Start/Stop system
Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start
In vehicles with activated Start/Stop system, the engine may start
up unexpectedly. The status of the Start/Stop system is indicated by a
message in the dash panel insert.
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Deactivate Start/Stop syste ...
Steering rack
To achieve the desired results when performing repairs on
the steering rack it is important to work with the greatest
possible care and cleanliness, and to use proper tools in good
condition. Also note the basic rules on safety when performing
repair pro ...
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