Trouble removing my trim around the stereo (2017 R-LINE TDI)

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Sd98
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I drive a: R-Line
In: Oryx White
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Trouble removing my trim around the stereo (2017 R-LINE TDI)

Post by Sd98 »

Hi everyone

I've searched the entire Internet, but there's not a single video / tutorial of a FACELIFT Scirocco trim removal around the head unit. The difference isn't massive to pre-facelift, BUT, the pre-facelift head units seem much easier to remove as the air vents had a separate plastic trim around them, and that same piece wasn't surrounding the head unit. My 17 R-Line has one big plastic trim piece around the head unit, as well as going around the air vents now. It's such a PAAAIIINNNN.

I'm trying to replace my digitiser, as the screen is completely dead, except one little corner which makes it useless. Currently having to use an aux cord to play music, so I can't skip songs using the steering wheel or anything. It's the stone ages out here.

Anyways, I cannot for the life of me get the trim around the head unit off. I've removed 95% of it, but the bit below the air vents is the part I'm struggling with. There are some clips that look like they just pull forward, but they aren't coming off. Can anyone please help me out? I would be so grateful 🙏
Sd98
Posts: 2
Joined: Sun Jun 01, 2025 9:37 pm
I drive a: R-Line
In: Oryx White
With a: DSG box

Re: Trouble removing my trim around the stereo (2017 R-LINE TDI)

Post by Sd98 »

Update for the rare person needing it - i purchased the online manual for 2015 onwards roccos, and it has a guide for how to do it. You need a 3438 t-handle hook to remove the airbag button first. Let me know if you want screenshots!
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