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Removing the Glove Box of a Volkswagen Golf 6

Model: Volkswagen Golf Golf 6, MK 6, 5K1, Golf VI - Years: 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012
Part: Glove compartment

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Today, you will see in this tutorial how to remove the glove box of a sixth-generation Volkswagen Golf. First, get inside the car and use a lever to remove the side plastic panel. Then, take off the gear lever gaiter and unscrew the screws found underneath using a Torx key. At this point, remove the plastic trim of the radio and unscrew the additional screws found underneath.

Then, open the glove box and unscrew the screws found at the top and bottom of it. Using a lever, remove the glove box, finally disconnecting the electrical connector of the bulb.


Updated on 1 April 2026 by ScegliAuto


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In the Opel Zafira, it may happen that the radio locks and consequently requests the appropriate security code, especially after disconnecting or replacing the battery. The code can be found in the documents provided at purchase or through one of the various online recovery services. Once obtained, enter it by following the procedure shown in this tutorial. First, switch on the instrument panel, then press and hold both the "AS" button and the left knob for about 5 seconds. Next, enter the first digit by repeatedly pressing the "1" button, continue with the next 3 buttons, and save the setting by pressing the "AS" button again.

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