General body repairs, interior

Removing and installing storage compartment

~1min read

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Removing

  • Unbolt front seat and tilt it towards rear. Do not remove seat completely → Chapter.
  • Remove bracket for seat trim → Chapter.
Caution Ensure not to damage any objects stored by the customer in the storage compartment. Store objects any objects from the storage compartment in a sealable plastic bag.
Removing and installing storage compartment
  • Remove any objects from the storage compartment -2-.
  • Pull out compartment -2-.
  • Remove bolt -3-.
  • Close storage compartment -2-.
  • Remove bolt -1-.
Removing and installing storage compartment
  • Lower storage compartment -1- at front of seat -2-.
  • Pull storage compartment -1- towards front in direction of travel.
  • Remove storage compartment -1- from mountings -arrow- on left and right.

Installing

Install in reverse order, but note the following:

  • Ensure that the retainer for side trim is properly engaged in mounting on storage compartment.

Specified torques

Assembly overview - storage compartment → Anchor
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - front seat“
Removing and installing storage compartment

Test yourself

A quick Volkswagen Golf quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.