Volkswagen Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

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Disengage retaining lug - arrow - and remove storage compartment.

Passat Wagon

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Disengage locking mechanism - 1 - and remove trim -  2 - and storage compartment - 3 -.

All Vehicles

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Disconnect battery, refer to => [ Battery In Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting ] See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service
and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Battery In Luggage Compartment, Disconnecting and Connecting.