MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: micaerin on June 01, 2010, 12:09:51 pm

Title: Glovebox removal question
Post by: micaerin on June 01, 2010, 12:09:51 pm

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

Title: Re: Glovebox removal question
Post by: S2 Ant on June 01, 2010, 12:12:19 pm

I could do with this info as well as i've got the panel that surrounds the glovebox to replace - so i can get rid of the factory car cradle thing and not leave a big hole in the dash

Title: Re: Glovebox removal question
Post by: snapey on June 01, 2010, 12:15:03 pm

Pop out the few bits of trim around the glovebox, there should then be about 7 torx screws holding it in place, whip them out and it should pull out. There will be a couple of wire connections, one for the lighting, airbag and a small piece of pipework for the glovebox A/C that need disconnecting.

The re-build is exactly the opposite.

Luke.

Title: Re: Glovebox removal question
Post by: Norbreck21a on June 01, 2010, 04:04:39 pm

As Snapey said but with a picture from Elsawin

Removal
–   Switch off ignition.
–   Remove side dash panel cover on front passenger side → Chapter.
–   Release sill panel moulding from body, in area of transition to lower A-pillar moulding:
t   Two-door → Chapter
t   Four-door → Chapter
–   Remove A-pillar lower trim on front passenger side → Chapter.
–   Remove centre cover → Chapter.
       
–   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

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fimg185.imageshack.us%2Fimg185%2F4217%2Fglovebox.png&hash=72454c03b311f8503cac962bbb18d9c5e5883aa3)

Title: Re: Glovebox removal question
Post by: parks on March 30, 2012, 10:05:10 am

trying to use this pic as a guide, i cant seem to find the last screw, the left 'number 3'

i think it maybe above the gear stick but cant remove the trim  :sad1:

???

Title: Re: Glovebox removal question
Post by: micaerin on March 30, 2012, 10:33:25 am

You have to prise off a plastic cover to see it, easy once you see it

Title: Re: Glovebox removal question
Post by: parks on March 30, 2012, 11:10:59 am

Quote from: micaerin on March 30, 2012, 10:33:25 am

You have to prise off a plastic cover to see it, easy once you see it

popped off cheers.

got the whole glove box out and found the culprit... a small while cog had come off its runner. sorted now and working smooooth again..

only trouble is re fitting the whole thing  aarrrrgggghhhh!!