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Replacement of the glove compartment drawer of the Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo 6R, MK V, Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5 - Years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Part: Glove compartment

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Below we will see the steps that will allow us to disassemble and replace the glove box of the Volkswagen Polo. First of all, we get on board the car and start by opening the glove box on the passenger side; then we unscrew all the fixing screws that we find inside it, placed on the sides, as shown in the video.

At this point, we remove the glove box and disconnect the electrical connector of the compartment light, then carry out the repair or directly the replacement; we then reassemble the glove box, applying the reverse procedure!


Posted on 19 November 2025 by ScegliAuto


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