Author Topic: Replacing glovebox front (Read 1812 times)

Duke · « **on:** August 11, 2013, 10:42:20 am »

My glove box plastic is looking quite tired and is marked by the previous owner in a few places. Pic below, although it looks worse in real life -

Has anyone swapped the cover bit before? Anyone know the part number

Thanks

Palooza · « **Reply #1 on:** August 13, 2013, 11:58:17 am »

You could just replace the whole glovebox? They're pretty easy to remove and not expensive off ebay, the fourth one down that i saw http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/vw-golf-mk5-glovebox-glove-box-breaking-tdi-tsi-/111137315965?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&fits=Model%3AGolf%7CPlat_Gen%3AMK+V&hash=item19e04cdc7d

only £30 says its in good condition, youlle more than likely get something back from yours also.

Duke · « **Reply #2 on:** August 13, 2013, 07:12:24 pm »

Thanks, haven't thought of that. Would need some decent pics to make sure it is better than mine but will keep an eye out

skard · « **Reply #3 on:** August 13, 2013, 08:15:26 pm »

It's easy to change the front lid, you can get them for much cheaper than £30 on ebay too

Duke · « **Reply #4 on:** August 13, 2013, 09:04:48 pm »

Do you know the part number or have any further info please?

skard · « **Reply #5 on:** August 13, 2013, 09:07:01 pm »

I don't sorry, I sold a glovebox for a few pounds on here but have deleted the pics with it.

Degudodger · « **Reply #6 on:** August 17, 2013, 12:34:45 am »

I replaced my glovebox for a used one bought off ebay which was pretty much brand new. It too longer to unwrap the damn thing than to fit it!

Duke · « **Reply #7 on:** August 17, 2013, 08:21:15 am »

Was that the whole unit? Is it just a few of the usual torx screws holding it in place?

Degudodger · « **Reply #8 on:** August 18, 2013, 11:46:01 pm »

That was the whole glovebox. This should help - http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,15294.0.html

To remove Screw 3 you need to remove the plastic trim above the ashtray, beneath the heater controls :)

Duke · « **Reply #9 on:** August 19, 2013, 07:34:31 pm »

Perfect, thanks for the help