Volksagen Golf GTI stainless steel seat inserts are available on ebay for around USD$25 for a set of two (search for “gti insert” or similar).
Fitting is easy, twist them slightly to make them sit flush in the handle, clean out the insert position in the handle with a suitable cleaner and apply some clear silicone [...]
The RHD Volkswagen Golf GTI has a plain plastic dead pedal/footrest unlike the LHD models that get a stainless steel one to match the pedals. OSIR have a footrest that fits the Mark V and Mark VI GTI’s available for under USD$80 and is easily fitted with double sided tape to bulk out the rear [...]
Exposed wires on the accelerator pedal are an easy fix, all that’s required is some Fabric Adhesive Tape for wiring looms and harnesses.
You can disconnect the connector or fit the tape whilst still connected.
Volkswagen Golf Accelerator Pedal Before
Volkswagen Golf Accelerator Pedal After
Removing
Remove the two bolts (1) – 1.5 Nm
Detach cover from mountings and disconnect wiring harness from footwell light
Operate the two locking devices (arrows) and pull the diagnostic connector out of the cover.
Installation
Install in reverse order of the removal process.
The luggage compartment cover has two retaining bands to hold this up when the rear hatch is lifted. On the end of the retaining bands are round rubber balls that drop when the hatch is closed and keep the string taut. Under certain driving conditions the balls swing and knock against the plastic on the [...]
The 5 piece trim kit includes all the tools required to safely remove most of the trim.
Wide edge remover
Narrow edge remover
Pull-type remover
Handle remover
Upholstery clip remover
These are available from ebay for ~USD$10-15 or from ECS Tuning for under USD$10.
Removal
Remove dash panel centre vent.
Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).
Using removal wedge -3409- lever trim, in area of fasteners, out of mountings in dash panel.
Remove dash panel centre vent.
Remove the two bolts -1- (1.5 Nm).
Using removal wedge -3409- lever trim, in area of fasteners, out of mountings in dash panel.
Installation
Installation is carried out in [...]
Removal
Switch off ignition.
– Using wedge -3409-, lever sun light sensor -1- out of mounting in indirect ventilation system -2-.
– Disconnect wiring harness from photo sensor.
– Remove bolt -3- (1.5 Nm).
Switch off ignition.
Using wedge -3409-, lever sun light sensor -1- out of mounting in indirect ventilation system -2-.
Disconnect wiring harness from photo sensor.
Remove [...]
Removal
Remove luggage compartment cover side support ? Chapter.
– Remove roof frame trim ? Chapter.
– Remove airbag emblem -1- and remove bolt -2- (4 Nm).
NoteWhen reinstalled, airbag emblem -1- must be renewed.
– Remove nut -3- (1.5 Nm).
– Release trim from stud of nut -3–arrow A-.
– Release trim from mountings -arrow B- [...]