Golf Plus RCD 300 Radio removal

**Frelon** · 10-12-2007,05:43 PM

Hi all, posted under Golf V as no listing for Golf Plus, yet! OK, I know that it is not as racy as the Golf Mk V but have you seen how much baggage space there is?

I want to install an Xcarlink to listen to my MP3s and therefore need to remove the factory fitted RCD 300.

I see that golfmk5gttdi has done an excellent job of outlining how easy this is with a Mk V Golf, and I may well use this as a guide. However if any forum member can advise which piece of trim needs to be removed first I would appreciate it. Or indeed any advice always accepted.

**Ben** · 10-12-2007,09:31 PM

it is ALL in the guide.

any trim that needs removal has been photographed during removal and are posted in the correct order.

**Frelon** · 10-12-2007,11:12 PM

Thanks for your reply, and "Yes it is all in the guide" - for a Golf Mk V

BUT I have a Golf Plus and the layout of the dash is different, that is why I have posted.

Anybody with a Golf Plus done this yet?

**Ben** · 11-12-2007,06:26 AM

I see, supply a photo of your dash so that i can have a look.

**Frelon** · 11-12-2007,03:14 PM

Hi golfmk5gttdi and other viewers,

The new VW Tiguan is based on the Golf Plus so no doubt the Mods will open a new section for Golf Plus and Tiguan!

Here is a photo of my dash (which is the same as the Tiguan) but different to the Golf Mk V! And for those of you not familiar with the Golf Plus, some piccies of mine

**Frelon** · 11-12-2007,03:20 PM

Oh well, that didn't work! Will try again.

**Frelon** · 11-12-2007,03:41 PM

Here goes, again!

Can only seem to attach thumbnails. Must play about a bit more!!

**Ben** · 11-12-2007,05:04 PM

all pictures work fine.

**Frelon** · 11-12-2007,05:07 PM

Yes, thanks. Had to RTFM though!!

**Ben** · 11-12-2007,05:08 PM

The mesh grille on top of the dash is highly likely to have the same removal procedure as the MK5.

It remains to be seen if there is something under it that needs to be unscrewed to release the trim that surrounds the radio.

or

do the things either side of the hazard switch come out? there maybe screws in them.

or

The trim around the radio may just unclip using a suitable plastic tool.

the radio will continue to have 4 torx screws locating it in place.

that is what i think.