How to Disassemble the Dashboard of Volkswagen Lavida?
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Disassembly of Volkswagen Lavida dashboard: First, adjust the steering wheel backward, then remove the screws from the lower end of the combination switch cover, take off the upper part of the cover, and then remove the dashboard bezel and trim. Next, unscrew the screws at the top of the dashboard. Finally, reassemble the dashboard in reverse order. There are mainly five display methods: 1. Driving a stepper motor to rotate the pointer; 2. Displaying graphics or digital information through a dot-matrix LCD screen; 3. Displaying through a segment LCD screen or digital tube; 4. Displaying through the switching of LED lights; 5. Indicating the current status through different beeps of the buzzer.
To remove the dashboard of a Volkswagen Lavida, I've tried it several times on my own car. It does require some skill but isn't too difficult. First, disconnect the negative battery terminal—safety comes first; skipping this step may damage electronic components. Prepare plastic pry tools and a Phillips screwdriver to avoid scratching the interior with hard objects. There's a small cover panel under the steering wheel; pry it open or unscrew it to remove it. The dashboard cover is secured with multiple clips. Use a plastic tool to gently pry from the edges. If you hear a sound, don't pull too hard immediately, as the clips can break easily. The structure varies by year and model—my 2018 version required a bit more patience. After removing the cover, unscrew the bolts securing the instrument cluster, then disconnect the wiring harness by pressing the release button and pulling it out. Reassembly is the reverse process—ensure all clips and wiring are securely connected before powering on for testing. The whole process takes about 20 minutes. I recommend watching online tutorials or manual videos for reference first.
