Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing dash panel insert trim

Using removal wedge -3409-, this page covers removing the Volkswagen Golf Mk7 dash panel insert trim — release the steering wheel positioner lock lever first, pulling the wheel fully out and down to fix it in place.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal wedge -3409-

Removing –  Release locking lever of steering wheel positioner. –  Pull out steering wheel completely, push it down and fix it in place. –  Release gap cover for dash panel insert -2- from mountings -arrows A- on dash panel insert -1- using removal wedge -3409-. –  Release gap cover for dash panel insert -2- from mountings -arrows B- on upper steering column trim -3- and remove it. Installing   Note Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and renew if necessary. Installation is carried out in reverse order.

Questions & answers

Removing and installing dash panel insert trim — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

How do I remove the Golf Mk7 dash panel insert trim?

Release the steering column lock, extend the column fully, use removal wedge -3409- to unclip the trim.

Removing and installing dash panel cover on driver side

Special tools and workshop equipment required         Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- ...

Removing and installing upper steering column trim

Special tools and workshop equipment required         Removal wedge -3409- ...

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