I've got a volkswagen polo 1.4 16v 1998 and was wondering how i could remove the centre console?

I've searched but can't find the thread

Thank you

Mike

Edited 25 April, 200917 yr by Mike1990

I've got a volkswagen polo 1.4 16v 1998 and was wondering how i could remove the centre console?

I've searched but can't find the thread

Thank you

Mike

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Should be a case of undoing some torx screws,

iirc there should be one at the back and two under the gear gaitor...

Should be a case of undoing some torx screws,

iirc there should be one at the back and two under the gear gaitor...

Does that take out console around the headunit?

Should be a case of undoing some torx screws,

iirc there should be one at the back and two under the gear gaitor...

Does that take out console around the headunit?

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In the image you can see the console on polo 6n.

This is what you should do:

1) Remove your air vents marked as #3 (use some pincers and just pull them out gently). Then unscrew the torxs marked by arrows.

2) Remove your radio cd marked as #4 (pull the unit out and disconnect all the wires in the back).

3) Remove the plastic around the radio buttons that control air flow marked as #2 (put a flat screwdriver on top of it and pull it out gently).

4) Now you will be able to see all 4 torxs around area #1 and #2 (marked with red arrows). The lower ones will remove the window lifter switches and the upper two will make possible to remove the air flow controls. You should remove all torxs but only remove the window switches and just leave the air flow controls hanging in the air. Behind the window switches (marked with a small arrow) are some wires tied on the console. I was unable to remove that so I cut it and then used some tireups to secure them.

5) Remove all the switches for warning lights and the back windshield heating. Guess what... pull them out gently.

6) Finally remove your asstray and search for 2 torxs under it. I cant remember if those are accesible without removing the other part of the console (the one with the gear lever on it ). If not then you have to remove the other part of the console too. It is hold in place by 3 screws, one torx exactly on the front of the space under the asstray (this is the space where you usually put your cds ) and two plastic ones under the lever cover. If you need more instructions on that let me know.

Please note that I use the word gently a lot. This means that most things on the console come out without excesive force so if you find your self pulling something with both hands and your feet on the dashboard you are doing something wrong...

You will need about an hour and a half to remove and replace the console, so gather your tools and take your time.

Sorry for the crappy picture but I will try to make a complete guide sometime during this week.

Edited 27 April, 200917 yr by Capamaru

Should be a case of undoing some torx screws,

iirc there should be one at the back and two under the gear gaitor...

Does that take out console around the headunit?

OH, i thought you ment the lower centre console....

As above is a VERY good guide on where the screws are.