Vw Polo 6n Dashboard Removal Updated !link!

Set the wheels straight to ensure the steering wheel and clock spring are aligned for reinstallation. 2. Center Console & Trim

Open the front doors. Remove the plastic caps on the ends of the dashboard to reveal large bolts securing the dash to the A-pillars. vw polo 6n dashboard removal updated

Use your M12 Spline bit to remove the center bolt and lift the steering wheel off. Mark the position of the wheel relative to the spline with a marker to ensure it goes back on straight. Next, unscrew the plastic cowls surrounding the steering column. This will expose the indicator and wiper stalks, which are held by three small screws. Unplug their harnesses and slide the assembly off. Step 2: Center Console and Trim Pieces Set the wheels straight to ensure the steering

You have removed 100% of the screws. The dash should now be resting solely on the studs. Remove the plastic caps on the ends of

Unscrew the plastic covers around the steering column to access the indicator/wiper stalks. The Cluster:

Have you found a broken heater flap while doing this job? Let us know in the comments how you repaired it!

| Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | | Remove the leftmost vent (driver side) – there is a Torx T20 screw pointing upward. Most guides miss it. | | Heater control cables | Disconnect at the heater box (under the bonnet, passenger side), not at the dashboard – otherwise you’ll break the plastic clips. | | Steering column interference | You must lower the steering column (two 13mm bolts under the dash) – do not try to pull the dashboard over it. | | Airbag 6N (1997+) | Disconnect battery 30 minutes before touching the airbag module (yellow connector behind the glovebox). |