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How to Remove the Glove Compartment in a Volkswagen Tiguan?

Model: Volkswagen Tiguan BW, MK 2, AD - Years: 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Part: Glove compartment

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In this tutorial, you will learn how to remove the glove compartment drawer in a Volkswagen Tiguan. You will need a Torx T20 key, a set of screwdrivers, a plastic spatula, and two keys for removing the radio.

First, unclip the indicated clips and remove the lower cover, then unscrew all the screws that are now exposed, detach the outer panel of the dashboard, and unscrew the subsequent screws. Next, open the drawer, disconnect the end stop damper, extract the multimedia system module, and continue by removing the last screws.

At this point, you can separate the compartment from the dashboard and proceed with fitting any replacement part.


Updated on 20 June 2026 by ScegliAuto


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