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General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing glove compartment

In this manual: General body repairs, interior
General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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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.
 Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
  • 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“
Removing and installing glove compartment

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