MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Cosmetic/Interior Modifications => Topic started by: Duke on August 11, 2013, 10:42:20 am

Title: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: Duke on August 11, 2013, 10:42:20 am

My glove box plastic is looking quite tired and is marked by the previous owner in a few places. Pic below, although it looks worse in real life -

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Ffiles.upit.me%2F1376217192.jpg&hash=73bb21afee9817cc8ab8186bbe06811fab70479b)

Has anyone swapped the cover bit before? Anyone know the part number  :confused:

Thanks

Title: Re: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: Palooza on August 13, 2013, 11:58:17 am

You could just replace the whole glovebox? They're pretty easy to remove and not expensive off ebay, the fourth one down that i saw http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vw-golf-mk5-glovebox-glove-box-breaking-tdi-tsi-/111137315965?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+V&hash=item19e04cdc7d

only £30 says its in good condition, youlle more than likely get something back from yours also.

Title: Re: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: Duke on August 13, 2013, 07:12:24 pm

Thanks, haven't thought of that. Would need some decent pics to make sure it is better than mine but will keep an eye out  :driver:

Title: Re: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: skard on August 13, 2013, 08:15:26 pm

It's easy to change the front lid, you can get them for much cheaper than £30 on ebay too

Title: Re: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: Duke on August 13, 2013, 09:04:48 pm

Do you know the part number or have any further info please?

Title: Re: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: skard on August 13, 2013, 09:07:01 pm

I don't sorry, I sold a glovebox for a few pounds on here but have deleted the pics with it.

Title: Re: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: Degudodger on August 17, 2013, 12:34:45 am

I replaced my glovebox for a used one bought off ebay which was pretty much brand new. It too longer to unwrap the damn thing than to fit it!

Title: Re: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: Duke on August 17, 2013, 08:21:15 am

Was that the whole unit? Is it just a few of the usual torx screws holding it in place?

Title: Re: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: Degudodger on August 18, 2013, 11:46:01 pm

That was the whole glovebox. This should help - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,15294.0.html (http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,15294.0.html)

To remove Screw 3 you need to remove the plastic trim above the ashtray, beneath the heater controls :)

Title: Re: Replacing glovebox front
Post by: Duke on August 19, 2013, 07:34:31 pm

Perfect, thanks for the help  :laugh: