MK6 emblem mech on MK5

[eos]

I've picked up a MK6 emblem with mechanism, I'm assuming it's just plug an play for my MK5 mechanism and emblem that has whiteworm?

Also does anyone have a link to a YT guide on removing the boot door trim to fit it?

[MC71]

Yeap, plug and play. Wiring loom can be a stretch as the connector is on the tuther side but no biggy. As for removing the trim........remove the 2 screws inside the grab handle areas and pull from the bottom and work your way around the trim, it REALLY does take some effort.

[eos]

Awesome.

Is the boot trim held on by the metal clips VW seem to like or is there plastic that clips onto the metal?

Would picking up a trim removal tool be a good idea to save destroying the plastic with a flatblade?

[MC71]

Trim is held in place via about a dozen metal clips and is also held by a couple of plastic bits (can't explain them). No trim removal tool will help for this one, its brut force i am afraid, get your hands under a bottom corner where the plastic is strongest and pull.

Good luck, I've removed my a fair few times but the last time i failed. Reply #267.......

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,76801.255.html

[eos]

This sounds like it's going to be um fun...

Where are the plastic bits you're on about located on the trim as I assume they're the main clips then all the metal ones are secondary?

[MC71]

^^^^ The corners IIRC.

[eos]

After looking at the clip locations on the bay (checking prices now in case I break it) can't you just reach in through the lamp access holes and squeeze the metal clips while pulling on the trim?

Or am I missing something here

[DamoP]

After looking at the clip locations on the bay (checking prices now in case I break it) can't you just reach in through the lamp access holes and squeeze the metal clips while pulling on the trim?

Or am I missing something here

nope, you need to move the wiper motor and take the 3 screws out on the boot handle and twist it to remove

[eos]

After looking at the clip locations on the bay (checking prices now in case I break it) can't you just reach in through the lamp access holes and squeeze the metal clips while pulling on the trim?

Or am I missing something here

nope, you need to move the wiper motor and take the 3 screws out on the boot handle and twist it to remove

Yup that's exactly how I did it in the end, I've taken some pics of the process I'll post up at some point :)

I only "slightly" damaged the rear trim...I swear the glue it on there....

[DamoP]

After looking at the clip locations on the bay (checking prices now in case I break it) can't you just reach in through the lamp access holes and squeeze the metal clips while pulling on the trim?

Or am I missing something here

nope, you need to move the wiper motor and take the 3 screws out on the boot handle and twist it to remove

Yup that's exactly how I did it in the end, I've taken some pics of the process I'll post up at some point :)

I only "slightly" damaged the rear trim...I swear the glue it on there....

i did this mod on my old golf. i was swinging on the panel and it wasnt moving