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How do you disassemble the storage compartment in the Audi A3 8p?

Model: Audi A3 8P, MK 2 - Years: 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
Part: Glove compartment

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The glove compartment of the dashboard is not the only storage compartment in a car, there are also others, for example the one in the central tunnel, next to the handbrake lever. How to remove it, we see in this video guide: Start by unscrewing the rear pin of the tunnel, located under the ashtray to be removed, then proceed to remove the plastic cover of the aforementioned lever, remove the leather boot of the gear lever and unscrew the four pins underneath it. Finally, unscrew the side fixing screws of the tunnel and pull it back forcefully.


Posted on 23 July 2025 by ScegliAuto


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How to open the boot if it is stuck on a Mercedes B-Class?

On the Mercedes B-Class, the boot may become stuck, possibly due to a problem with the control button or the lock actuator. In this case, perform the emergency opening by following the simple procedure shown in this tutorial. First, unlock the locks with the remote control, then open the rear doors and, by operating the indicated lever, lower the backrest of the seat. Next, go inside the boot, locate the indicated gap, and manually unlock the lock using a small screwdriver.

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