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How to Remove the Glove Compartment of an Audi A3

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

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Learn how to remove the glove compartment located in the cabin of an Audi A3. Open the glove compartment and pull the side plastic cover using a lever; unscrew the securing pins around the dashboard drawer using a socket wrench (use a screwdriver if there are screws).

Once this is done, slide the glove compartment down after disconnecting the power cables.

Pull the glove compartment out from the dashboard (as shown in the video). Position the new glove compartment and reassemble all components as they were disassembled.


Updated on 9 March 2026 by ScegliAuto


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