VW B6 Estate- Boot latch dust cover spring flap

[macker6464]

Where the lock/latch on the B6 estate tailgate meets the low level black plastic trim just inside the boot at bumper/base of boot level, there is a little black plastic spring loaded flap/cover.

I caught a bag toggle in the recess and when I yanked it out it pulled the thing apart.
There is a flap, a long metal hinge dowel (which slides inside the flap) and 2 spring clips.
Nothing appears broken.

Has anyone got any idea how to refit? Do I need to strip the whole bumper strip out and then refit? It seems to be mounted beneath and below the bump strip.

I saw an old posting (where I nicked his description from) here but his was broken.
Boot Trim (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?145223-Boot-Trim&highlight=boot+lock+cover)

He said “I've phoned VW and it is sold as part of the low level black plastic trim that extends along inside the boot.”

I had a look at the wife’s 2009 Golf and it looks very similar but gives me no clues.

Oddly it is not something I have come across on the net so maybe it is not so common.

I assume it is a dust/debris/rain protection flap as the lock works fine without it.

I can put some photos on tomorrow if it helps.

Cheers

Macker6464

Photos below now:
2704427045270462704727048

[mhomami]

Where the lock/latch on the B6 estate tailgate meets the low level black plastic trim just inside the boot at bumper/base of boot level, there is a little black plastic spring loaded flap/cover.

I caught a bag toggle in the recess and when I yanked it out it pulled the thing apart.
There is a flap, a long metal hinge dowel (which slides inside the flap) and 2 spring clips.
Nothing appears broken.

Has anyone got any idea how to refit? Do I need to strip the whole bumper strip out and then refit? It seems to be mounted beneath and below the bump strip.

I saw an old posting (where I nicked his description from) here but his was broken.
Boot Trim (http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?145223-Boot-Trim&highlight=boot+lock+cover)

He said “I've phoned VW and it is sold as part of the low level black plastic trim that extends along inside the boot.”

I had a look at the wife’s 2009 Golf and it looks very similar but gives me no clues.

Oddly it is not something I have come across on the net so maybe it is not so common.

I assume it is a dust/debris/rain protection flap as the lock works fine without it.

I can put some photos on tomorrow if it helps.

Cheers

Macker6464

Photos below now:
2704427045270462704727048

Noticed exact same problem yesterday on mine. Parts look the same but mine may have some broken bits. Will post a reassembly video if I can figure it out but likely wont get around to it till early next month. Let me know how you fix yours if you beat me to it.

[mhomami]

Just had a like and mine is definitely broken.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/05/c0013ad96e46192e131467e5d0851ecd.jpg

This is how I think it should fit. Can't tell for sure till I remove the cover.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/05/746fb7163dc30360d357b7fcc63d75df.jpg

Note how the springs are wound. I think yours are slightly bent.

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/05/3dad57b2fe94ea94999fe624491dc5f7.jpg

http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/05/05/62ad5df89c1d8da5329667e4ab9268af.jpg

[macker6464]

Noticed exact same problem yesterday on mine. Parts look the same but mine may have some broken bits. Will post a reassembly video if I can figure it out but likely wont get around to it till early next month. Let me know how you fix yours if you beat me to it.


Cheers, good luck. My bits are parked up in a chicken curry takeaway container for now. I wish you luck. May the fifth be with you!

[macker6464]

Cheers for the photos.
I have given up for now. It doesn't look too bad with a gaping hole - just wouldn't want to get a load of snow down there! Keep me (us) posted if you find a solution.
macker