Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing dash panel cover on driver side

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / General body repairs, interior / Interion equipment / Compartments/covers / Removing and installing dash panel cover on driver side

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing

–	Remove dash panel end cover on driver side → Chapter.

–	Remove driver side footwell cover → Chapter.

–	Remove centre console cover on driver side → Chapter.

–	Remove storage compartment on driver side → Chapter.

Removing and installing dash panel cover on driver side

–	Unscrew bolt -2- at side.

–	Unscrew bolt -3- at bottom.

–	Remove bolts -4- and -5-

–	Unclip dash panel cover on driver side -1- from dash panel -arrows- and remove it.

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 - driver side dash panel cover“

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