removal

Hi all, Want to remove curtains to give a good clean. Bugger to get hooks off little rails. Does anyone know a better way? If not does anyone know how to take whole ‘frame’ out? Would that help? Pics for context

Can I put spring compressors on front suspension, before starting, to simplify the removal of the front suspension unit. It seems a lot of effort to move hub assembly out of the way

Evening all So I'm looking for some advice, just had my T6 lowered and while in the garage I asked them to remove the towbar which is a fixed towbar, as I want to do a rear bumper upgrade and have no use for the towbar. However they phoned to say couldn't remove it till I got a new rear...

I’ve started the installation under seat subwoofer in my California however I’ve got to the point after dismantling most of the dashboard. I can’t see how to remove this head unit as in picture apparently there’s some release mechanism but I can’t see where it is. TIA

Hi all Had a slight accident on the way to work this morning and as doesn’t appear to be any major damage am hoping I can sort it myself I’m unsure which part I need or how easy it would be to replace it See attached pic. It is the gloss black plastic trim by the number plate that has broken...

Can anyone tell me how to remove the plastic gear knob on my T6.1 please. John.

Bought some new fitted seat covers for my Kombi and about to tackle the rear double bench. I know I have to undo the bolt at the bottom/back of the seat to release the belt… but is there anything else that I will need to do or should be aware? … does the belt just simply feed through once...

Hello. I am replacing the centre console comfort dash as the centre console storage compartment closable lid broke. I have the VW replacement part and have managed to remove the old one.... except I cannot find a way to get the cigarette lighter out of the old one! I've read the thread Cigarette...

Hi I’m after some advice please Had my T5.1 for around 6 years now and it had a tailgate spoiler fitted when I bought it. Unfortunately it blew off in the storm a few weeks ago , didn’t realise it was loose and luckily the van was parked up at the time. It looks like it was fastened with 3M...

Not sure if I am being silly here but how do I remove the rear seat from the T6? Got it to the final stage but it won’t lift out.

Hi all. Does anyone have access to a video that shows how to remove the rear sliding window sections from a T6.1 please? I have a leak on both sides and have found a video that shows a logical cause and fix but I cannot for the life of me find a video showing me how to get the sliding window off...

I currently use the van for track days , and as I daily when the missis has the car. I have sound deadened, insulated and fully carpeted the rear. I initially intended to keep the bulkhead in and just sound deadened and carpet but now I can’t decide if I should remove the bulkhead. Part of me...

I've noticed that the rubber under my rear springs has disintegrated and I ordered those uprated powerflex ones. As I tow a lot and the van is loaded most of the year I also got 13mm spacers for the back. This is a 4motion, do I have to remove the cv axles to complete this task? I know the...

Hello, So I finally got my T6.1 today (very happy, you lucky lot having one already!) So being absolutely TERRIBLE at all things diy, I am planning to remove the bulk head (full size) myself! I want daylight coming into the back of the van. Is it just removing the bolts and then taking it...

No bank holiday trip for me until I replace one of my front springs that has snapped! Can't find a T32 specific video on YouTube. Do I need to undo all four bolts, two front and two rear, to remove the suspension leg from the hub? Can I get away with not removing the brakes and driveshaft...

Hi All. So yesterday I removed and dismantled completely the Gear Selector on my T6.1 to see how it all fitted. I am looking to manufacture/adapt (if possible) the existing T6.1 selector to accommodate a ‘ screw on’ type gear knob to give greater flexibility of aftermarket upgrades. T6.1 owners...

Hi, I got an alarm on my T6 2018 150hp 4m model. A guy that does optimizations removed the adblue function, but said I have to remove the plug from the adblue control unit, or remove the fuse. Does any of you guys know what is best and easiest?

Hi, I have removed the front bumper on my 2019 highline. I have purchased the main grill, lower grill (3 piece) and fog light trims in gloss black. I have fallen at first hurdle trying to replace fog light inserts! Have released loads of clips but still cannot figure how it comes out. Seems that...

Has anyone replaced the steering rac on a T6 if so how’s it done ?

Does anyone have experience removing the standard T6.1 headunit? I've tried removing the instrument cluster trim and the amount of force I'm applying and some of the clips not moving has now led to me losing my bottle and giving up! Are there any magic words of wisdom and techniques necessary...