Passenger Airbag/Glovebox Rattle

[jrw]

I have posted this under 'DASH' thread but thought i'd start a fresh post so I can see how many peeps have done it and if it works for them so i can go and tell VW.


Just sorted the rattle on mine out myself.

If you have a rattle (sort of like a ball bearing rattling type sound) from around the glovebox/passenger airbag area, this is what you have to do.

Remove the glovebox - Undo the 3 screws at the top by the catch and the catch. Remove the shelf and the black plastic cover and undo the screws under the shelf and the glovenbox will pull out.

Here you should see a yellow connector for the passenger airbag I think. on mine this was loose and you could hear it rattle when you tap it (although not the same rattle sound as usual, but i think this is because the glovebox amplifys it). With this connector just put a bit of wadding inbetween the top of the connector and the black holder and tape it from the back to the front with insulation tape and fix to the airbag metal casing.

Screw back together and it should be rattle free like mine

I also taped the big black connector on the left as well as this was a bit loose just to be sure.

I should have took some pics for you all but i'm not gonna take it all apart again!

Should take you around 30-60 mins to complete and you'll need a t20 torx key.

Hope this helps and best of luck!!

[Nelson_Wilbury]

Thank you! You've just saved me £50 paying a dealer to replace my glovebox lid!

(Also, while I was at it I did insulate that connector. Just in case! )

Now, just need to replace my rattling cubby box and cupholder (broken flap! ) and it should be totally rattle free

EDIT: Just taken it for a quick spin. Seems to have stopped an intermitant rattle i had on low speed bumps.

[jrw]

Nice one!

Glad to have helped someone.

I will get that cheque in the post to you 2moro or tues, I keep forgetting!!!