Right instrument panel trim, removing and installing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Identifying Special Hook 3370

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Special hook 3370

Fig 2: Identifying Torque Wrench V.A.G 1783

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Torque wrench V.A.G 1783

Removing

Remove storage compartment on drivers side → Drivers side storage compartment (with and without knee bolster), removing and installing .
Open glove compartment.

Fig 3: Removing Trim Using Hook For Front End 3370

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Carefully remove trim - 1 - using hook for front end 3370.

Fig 4: Removing Right Instrument Panel Cover

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Pull off right instrument panel cover - arrow - using special hook 3370.

Fig 5: Removing Bolts

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Remove bolts - 1 -.

Tightening torque: 3 Nm

Fig 6: Removing Bolts

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Remove bolts - 1 - (3x).

Tightening torque: 3 Nm

Remove right trim.

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal.