[GUIDE] How to retrofit A-pillar grab handles on T6 and T6.1

[carlos73]

Thanks for this how to, i just managed to grab some off Ebay, £85, I'm hoping they are okay, they looked it in the picture, i don't suppose there are any measurements for where we cut the holes are there? i don't recall seeing marking on my pillars when i removed them the last time? thanks in advance.

 

[T6Hey]

Thanks for this how to, i just managed to grab some off Ebay, £85, I'm hoping they are okay, they looked it in the picture, i don't suppose there are any measurements for where we cut the holes are there? i don't recall seeing marking on my pillars when i removed them the last time? thanks in advance.

Its not "marked" in a sense of paint or anything its a shape like the bottom of the handles

 

[carlos73]

Its not "marked" in a sense of paint or anything its a shape like the bottom of the handles

Oh brilliant, thank you, I will see when they arrive, and I pop them off again,

 

[Jacobsroodt]

Thanks for this. The wife misses the handle in the new T6.1 every time she boards. The T5 and T6 had handles, but the T6.1 doesn't.
Fortunately the local VW dealer was very helpful and I could order the parts. Now for installation, but my wife (and anyone older than 70 years of age) will be forever thankful.

 

[carlos73]

Got my fitted today, albeit with help from a friend, but there fitted and looking great, thanks for the link and help.

 

[T6Hey]

Got my fitted today, albeit with help from a friend, but there fitted and looking great, thanks for the link and help.

Did you see what I meant regarding the part to cut out?

 

[carlos73]

Did you see what I meant regarding the part to cut out?

Yes I did, it was simple when you know what to look for, thank you.

 

[Jacobsroodt]

Thanks for the instructions. The pics helped me to orientate the handle, and double check where the holes needed to be drilled. I did not have to remove the plastic fitting completely - it was easy enough to fit the base plate with the a-pillar fitting intact. Hint. Use a measuring tape to measure the location of the handlebar holes and then copy to the plastic fitting. Drill the top hole first, align the hole using a pin, and then drill the bottom hole. Once drilled opening up the hole with the small blade of my sharp Victorinox pen knife was easy. Now my wife and parents are happy☺

 

[Stevemx]

Fitted mine today, the guide was great thanks. Found the dremmel was useful for getting the shapes cut, and did it in a nik nak.

 

[Mick L]

I did this over the weekend. It was really easy, just be careful a patient cutting the holes in the trim, obviously.

 

[Dellmassive]

I did this over the weekend. It was really easy, just be careful a patient cutting the holes in the trim, obviously.

Got some pics, what stuff did you use?

 

[Mick L]

Bracket and handle from eBay

Gentle getting the trim off then loads of pics on this thread helped me locate the right postion for the bracket

The A pillar has markings showing where to cut the hole.

I used a drill but better with a small pilot hole then something like a Dremmel a maybe even a rasp or file, to keep the cut out round .

Was far easier than I thought. The marks on the A pillar saved me a lot of worry about measuring the hole

 

[Qnapper]

View attachment 316200Bracket and handle from eBay

Gentle getting the trim off then loads of pics on this thread helped me locate the right postion for the bracket

The A pillar has markings showing where to cut the hole.

I used a drill but better with a small pilot hole then something like a Dremmel a maybe even a rasp or file, to keep the cut out round .

Was far easier than I thought. The marks on the A pillar saved me a lot of worry about measuring the hole

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Wife loves ours as she is small so helps her get in. Looks nice as well.