What did you do to your Mk5 today?

[jamie88]

I used to have fogs. One smashed and cracked. Might just leave it though

[Fatherless One]

Today I replaced my worn window switches with new silver tipped versions, it's nerve wracking removing the door panels, but all done now and looks great

[bennjamin]

I spent a couple of hours doing the following -

New stubby aerial
AUX input kit
new diverter valve
new cam follower

and finishing off with a nice wash n wax.

Yes its my new car lol.

[Fatherless One]

No biggie but I finally got floor mats (genuine VW), now the car looks looked after lol.

[Tony_Mitchell_1983]

Today I replaced my worn window switches with new silver tipped versions, it's nerve wracking removing the door panels, but all done now and looks great

Any tips on removing the panels? I have to do mine once I source some new interior door pulls / handles.

[Fatherless One]

Any tips on removing the panels? I have to do mine once I source some new interior door pulls / handles.

Pain in the arse job imho, the window switches for all three passenger doors require removal of the door panels. make sure you have the right tools before you begin, magnetic headed tools are the best (which I didn't have.

I did a google search and found a couple of DIY's on both YouTube and VW forums, they were invaluable.

DIY - MKV Door Trim Removal

The tough one was the front passenger side, start with this door. Once you've done the front passenger side the rears are easy.

The drivers door is the easiest as you only have to remove the grab handle which pretty much just lifts up and off to access the window and mirror switches.

Remember to wind your windows down when you try to re-fit the tops of the door panels, you kind of have to angle them back on and have something like a milk crate to rest the semi-removed panel on as you don't have to remove the inner door release handle.

I hope that helps bro.

Alan.

[rpstry]

Any tips on removing the panels? I have to do mine once I source some new interior door pulls / handles.

Take your time. Some of the retaining clips are pretty easily broken. I just helped my brother with an entire Mk4 Golf interior swap. Door cards were the last thing we tackled. I would recommend a second set of hands to hold the door card as you are unclipping/clipping the cables for the mirrors/window switches. It is much easier to position with some help.

We used a set of plastic interior trim panel tools and a T20 Torx head ratchet and a phillips head screw driver.

[adrian13]

got a gti front and rear bumper put on my TDI...so far only took like one snap of just the front

[Fatherless One]

WOW !!! That looks great bro, more pic's please ...

How did you do the headlights (what's involved)?

[adrian13]

Ill be rolling more pics after i fix up the damage Im not too sure how installing the headlights were i gave it in to a garage to get it all wired up properly and installed hid kit to it as well wasnt pricey either

[adzy]

Spent 5 bloody hours washing, wax and oxidation removal, sealant and glaze and waxing my car over it... didnt even have the will to put tire black on at the end of it all lol

[Stanleythornes]

just got the DSG service done today.

car drives super smooth now!

worth the money i would say.

[Fab_R]

Spent 5 bloody hours washing, wax and oxidation removal, sealant and glaze and waxing my car over it... didnt even have the will to put tire black on at the end of it all lol

Chin up big fella....

[Wolfgang]

Spent 5 bloody hours washing, wax and oxidation removal, sealant and glaze and waxing my car over it... didnt even have the will to put tire black on at the end of it all lol

I spent 3 days detailing mine the other week, 5 hours is a walk in the park.

[adzy]

Dont worry Fabz the chin is up :p

Im wrapped that I done it though of course. Three days is hardcore! If I had a garage I could do it proper :d