Do it yourself
Frequently asked questions about cars and motorcycles

How to Remove the Glove Compartment of a Volkswagen Polo

Model: Volkswagen Polo Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R - Years 2009-2017

Before starting, sit in the front passenger seat of your Volkswagen Polo. Begin by opening the glove compartment door to reveal the screws that secure it to the dashboard. Next, unscrew and remove all these fastening screws. Then, unclip and remove the side cover. Once this step is complete, you will have freed the glove compartment. At this point, pull the glove compartment out enough to disconnect the rear connectors, and the removal will be complete.

Updated on 3 April 2026 by ScegliAuto

Video tutorial

Related tutorials

Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017 / Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R) Before you can start, sit in the front passenger seat of your Volkswagen Polo. Begin by opening the glove compartment door to reveal the screws that …
Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017 / Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R) Remove the air conditioning fan from a VW Polo if it is no longer functioning. Start by removing the glove compartment located in the front dashboard…
Volkswagen Polo (2009-2017 / Polo 5, Polo V, MK 5, MK V, 6R) This guide shows how to open the glove compartment on the Volkswagen Polo. If the lock handle of the glove compartment breaks, there is a very simple…

Other guides you may be interested in

Fuses Location and Diagram for the Volkswagen Crafter

In this guide, we will look at the location of the fuse boxes and how to find their diagram for the Volkswagen Crafter. First, get inside the vehicle and start by removing the plastic cover found under the steering wheel, to access the internal fuse box; you will find another fuse box in the engine compartment by removing the plastic cover located next to the battery. At this point, use the owner's manual to find the fuse diagram, which will allow you to identify and replace any blown fuses with new ones!

Watch the video!


by ScegliAuto

More videos