Open the glovebox and remove the screws along the top and bottom edges. Pull the unit out.
Pop the center cap/airbag unit off (two bolts behind the wheel). Carefully disconnect the airbag wire. Use a 24mm socket to remove the center nut and pull the wheel off.
Before you begin, ensure you have plenty of space and containers to organize your screws. Many of the interior screws look similar but vary slightly in length. Torx T20 and T25 screwdrivers Phillips head screwdriver Flathead screwdriver (for prying trim) 10mm and 24mm socket and ratchet Trim removal tools (plastic) Permanent marker and masking tape (for labeling wires) Step 1: Safety First vw polo 6n dashboard removal updated
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Disconnect the battery. Since you will be working near the airbag system, wait at least 30 minutes after disconnecting the negative terminal to allow the capacitors to discharge. Step 2: Removing Peripheral Components Open the glovebox and remove the screws along
There are usually two or three 10mm bolts located under the scuttle panel (where the wiper motor sits). You must remove these to release the dash from the firewall.
Pull the three rotary knobs off. Remove the screws behind them to loose the heater control panel. You do not necessarily need to disconnect the cables; you can often push the unit back into the dash cavity. Carefully disconnect the airbag wire
Use a trim tool to pop out the window switches, hazard light button, and blanking plates. Unplug the harnesses.
Remove the fuse box cover and the lower shelf/kick panel. This will expose the main wiring harness and the steering column mounting bolts. Step 5: Unbolting the Main Dashboard