How-to: Polo 6N/6N2: Sunglassesholder
How-to: Polo 6N/6N2: Sunglassesholder
Here's how to install a New Beetle/Golf/Bora sunglassesholder in your 6N (mark 4) Polo. This is about the simplest mod known to man. Works on the facelifted model too (6N2) , as well on the new Mk6 (9N).
1. Get the parts.
Partnumber 1J0 857 465 Y20 'Sunglassesholder'. Costs about 13 Euro's.
2. Remove the old (useless) handle that sits above your head, you know, the one your passengers would use to hang on for dear life. It's mounted with two screws that are hidden by some plastic covers, unclip the covers and unscrew.
3. Mount the new part, not using the screws you got with them.
Now please, do NOT use the screws that came with your shiny new sunglassesholder, as they may be too long and thus will pierce the roof. After fitting, you're done. Here's how it looks:
Questions and comments welcome.
*Thanks to Christian6N for hosting and taking the pics!*
1. Get the parts.
Partnumber 1J0 857 465 Y20 'Sunglassesholder'. Costs about 13 Euro's.
2. Remove the old (useless) handle that sits above your head, you know, the one your passengers would use to hang on for dear life. It's mounted with two screws that are hidden by some plastic covers, unclip the covers and unscrew.
3. Mount the new part, not using the screws you got with them.
Now please, do NOT use the screws that came with your shiny new sunglassesholder, as they may be too long and thus will pierce the roof. After fitting, you're done. Here's how it looks:
Questions and comments welcome.
*Thanks to Christian6N for hosting and taking the pics!*
Last edited by Speedlaw on Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:59 am, edited 4 times in total.
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Moving was a good idea, I managed to overlook the DIY section, I just discovered it minutes ago. Idiot. Added disclaimer: These mods have only been tested on my car (the Mk4/6N) so they may or may not work on other models.
Oh well. It holds fairly decent sized sunglasses, and if they don't fit the lid won't shut all the way but it'll still hold them.
It's not that expensive so it may be worth trying.
Oh well. It holds fairly decent sized sunglasses, and if they don't fit the lid won't shut all the way but it'll still hold them.
It's not that expensive so it may be worth trying.
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yeah the handles are dampned so it all moces slow
no oaklys dont fit but the holder is sprung=, this traps the glasses in place
i have only one problem with this mod but its my own stupid fault; im 6'6" (2m) and very occasionally i will head but the holder cos i sit reasonably far foreward and up right because itsuits my driving style, i think this mod is damn good though and the head but is nothing to really bother me (thick sculled)
no oaklys dont fit but the holder is sprung=, this traps the glasses in place
i have only one problem with this mod but its my own stupid fault; im 6'6" (2m) and very occasionally i will head but the holder cos i sit reasonably far foreward and up right because itsuits my driving style, i think this mod is damn good though and the head but is nothing to really bother me (thick sculled)
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