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Reflex Silver Mk5 Golf GTI
JamieKirk95:
So the other day I went about changing a few little things on the interior just to smarten up the interior IMO.
One of the first parts I had sourced for the car was a darkened hazard switch.
IMG_5547 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
First I used a trim removal tool to release the cover of the vent
IMG_5548 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5549 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
I then removed the inner casing which was held in place by 1 t20 at the rear
IMG_5550 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
I then removed the air vents, pushed out the old hazard switch and swapped it for the new one
IMG_5551 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5552 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
All parts now back in place
IMG_5553 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5554 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
The next part was a sort of trial run for how easy the armrest is to fit, originally I had planned to do this when I fit either my iPod adapter or rcd510 and euro cup holder however I'm still undecided which route I want to take so thought i'd give it a try anyway.
This is how the old trim piece looked
IMG_5556 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
I thought the larger cup holder at the rear was great for big sports bottles however i felt that the little trays were a little useless and thought the armrest would come in handy.
Coming from the fabia which had one cup holder i'm finding the golf has so much more clever little space, both door cards have a cup holder which can fit them, there are two cup holders in the centre console and now i'll have two more in the rear of the armrest so you just can't compare the two:lol:
I then removed the mats from the cup holder which had 2 t20 torx screws and the tray bit held one so I unscrewed them and the unit simply comes away
IMG_5559 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5560 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
I then removed the handbrake cover as I knew the armrest would not fit on whilst it was still in place
IMG_5561 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
I didn't get any photos of me putting in the armrest but only have the one fitted so far, please excuse the state of the interior but I had planned to clean it all up properly once I had fitted the armrest
IMG_5564 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
The last job was to clean up the steering wheel, it was very shiny at the top so I gave it a few wipes with dr leather wipes, I was amazed at how much dirt came off in the first two or three wipes, I then continued and then used a microfibre to wipe off the excess. Heres the finished result
IMG_5576 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Jamie
JamieKirk95:
Will try and update this when I can.
FrameSet:
Good job on the interior bits! The armrests really make a difference on these cars I think!
JamieKirk95:
Having been quite busy recently I really would like to update this more than I do at the minute so here goes!
So having asked VW about servicing I was told on mine they would do an Oil service for £154 as the last one was an interval service, I was not happy with paying that for basically an oil change and filter. So knowing that I aim to keep this car for a long time I decided that I will be do all the services from now on and will take pictures and evidence them in a folder that I will make.
So I got in contact with TPS and put an order in for the following;
Oil filter & sump plug
Fuel filter
Pollen filter
Cam follower & o'ring
PCV valve
I ordered the following online;
Castro edge 5w30 oil
NGK Iridium IX BKR7EIX Spark plugs
I also used an air compressor to fully clean out my air filter instead of the cleaning kit I had purchased, the next service I do I plan to get a new filter on it anyway.
IMG_5291 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Car brought into the garage
IMG_5304 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5380 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Oil change & Filter
So first thing we did was to jack the car up and put it on axle stands, we took the under tray off and took the old sump plug out.
IMG_5306 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5307 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
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IMG_5309 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
We then used some fresh oil to try and drain every last bit of the old engine oil.
IMG_5311 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Oil filter, first up was to unscrew the dust cap off the bottom of the oil filter, then you need to push up the orange piece of plastic to drain out the old oil still left inside. Then a 38mm socket will remove the filter casing with the filter inside.
IMG_5335 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5336 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Old filter
IMG_5337 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Old vs. New
IMG_5338 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
New oil used on the seal
IMG_5339 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
New filter in place
IMG_5340 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Back in position
IMG_5341 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5367 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5368 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5369 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Spark Plugs
IMG_5326 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Removing the clips
IMG_5315 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Removed
IMG_5316 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Coils Removed
IMG_5323 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Old sparks
IMG_5328 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
New vs. Old
IMG_5329 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5330 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Coils back in place
IMG_5333 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5334 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
PCV Valve
IMG_5342 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
New vs. Old
IMG_5343 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Back in place
IMG_5362 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Hoses connected
IMG_5363 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Cam follower change
Removed the wiring harnesses
IMG_5344 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
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At this point I placed a microfibe cloth just under the fuel pump to catch any fuel, I also removed the plastic cover and inserted an an alan key to drain out the fuel.
IMG_5346 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
I then used a 13mm spanner to remove the following
IMG_5347 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
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I then used a 17mm spanner to loosen the second nut and allowed this to slide down the metal pipe
IMG_5350 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
The fuel pump then needed 3 screws coming out with a t30 head
IMG_5351 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5352 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
The fuel pump was then ready to come away to expose the cam follower, removed it;
IMG_5353 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5354 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5356 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5358 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Old vs. New
IMG_5359 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5360 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Fuel Filter
New 6.6 Bar fuel filter
IMG_5364 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5365 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5366 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Pollen Filter
IMG_5382 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
First thing was to remove the 3 t20 retaining screws just under the glove box
IMG_5383 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Then undo the two retaining screws
IMG_5384 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
IMG_5386 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Then locate the pollen filter and slide it to the left
IMG_5387 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Old filter
IMG_5388 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Old vs. New
IMG_5389 by jamie kirk, on Flickr
Thanks
Jamie
S800BRN:
Good effort on this so far, mate!
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