Interior Removal

[KrissrocK]

Hey guys,
are u aware of any write up or instructions on removing the interior panels on the TT.
I'm talking everything. I most need A pillars, center part the runs between seats, and Dash

If you know how to safely remove these, i'm all ears...or ehh eyes.

When i search, i seem to only find door panel removal info...

[Cincy]

send Villige_Idiot on vortex a IM, i belive he had just about everything out of his car

[KrissrocK]

yeah, i did. he only responded once...and didn't give me any info...
I thought he was on here too though?...

[auditech79]

Removing the center console is easy, take out the radio and A/C control head, remove the ash tray, pull the bolts out. Pop off the little plastic panel on both sides of the center console, take those two little bolts out. Pull the rubber mats on your cupholders up and pull the bolts out under there(may not on some models) I can't remember if this is right on the TT or not, but if there is a rear ash tray pull that out, and there should be some large 13mm bolts to remove. You also have to remove the torx bolts on the silver braces bolted to the console, take the silver braces off. This should make you able to pull it off. You may have to pull the plastic cover off the E-brake to get the console off though. Thats a little bit of a PITA. You have to use a screwdriver or pic to release a little tab thats right behind the button, that could take you a little while.
The A-pillars are just snapped in, but the clips are burly, so hella force is required. Everything else is self explainitory. The dash board isn't that hard either, it just takes a very long time and you have to remove everything. Airbags, steering wheel, upper dash panel, cluster, electronics, etc. Once thats all out of the way, then you just unbolt the huge bolts that hold the carrier to the bulkhead. You may get the A/C ducting stuck, just take your time.

[Warranty]

I would love to pull out my dash and wrap it in suede. And I need to figure out how to remove the rear panels so I can get to the cd changer and rear speakers.

[Cincy]

The rears are easy. Its been awhile since i did it but once you pull the seat backs out, you basically just pull them off

[Warranty]

Do you pull the panels up or just out? I'm always afraid to brake fasteners.

[auditech79]

Just snaps in, if you break a clip. Its like $.50 at the dealer per clip, no biggie.

[KrissrocK]

thanks...you're the man. I'll give this stuff a go this weekend

[l88m22vette]

Warranty, I know there is a rear panel removal DIY out there, most likely on one of the 1000 Fotki TT sites. Do a little searching, you should be able to find something. With any interior work the key is patience and spending the time to figure out where stuff clips, how it goes together, etc. Taking your time beats the hell out of breaking shit

[Warranty]

^word!

[Irish*TT*]

grip it and rip it....