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Model specific boards => Golf mk5 => Topic started by: Micaerin on 01 June 2010, 12:01

Title: Glovebox removal
Post by: Micaerin on 01 June 2010, 12:01

Has anyone ever attempted replacing a glovebox?, or is there a how to anywhere
thanks in advance :wink:

Title: Re: Glovebox removal
Post by: Sootchucker on 01 June 2010, 16:16

Here ya go...

Removal
–   Switch off ignition.
–   Remove side dash panel cover on front passenger side 
–   Release sill panel moulding from body, in area of transition to lower A-pillar moulding:
–   Remove A-pillar lower trim on front passenger side 
–   Remove centre cover 
       
–   Remove the seven bolts -1-, -2- and -3- (1.5 Nm). 
–   Slide glove compartment outwards onto limit stop -arrow A-.
–   Detach glove compartment -arrow B- from dash panel.
–   Disconnect wiring harness from light and contact switch.
–   If vehicle is equipped with front passenger airbag disabling, disconnect wiring harness from key switch.
–   If vehicle is equipped with glove compartment cooling, disconnect air conditioning duct from glove compartment.
–   If vehicle is equipped with a footwell light, disconnect wiring harness from light.


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