How to remove plenum chamber cover ( AKA parafane / water deflector) from a Polo 6R
- Remove wiper arms
- Pull off entire length of seal -2- from plenum chamber cover -1-.
Caution
The glass could be destroyed.
The plenum chamber cover must not be levered off with a tool (screwdriver, wedge). The windscreen will be damaged and may subsequently crack.
- Lift plenum chamber cover -1- by hand at edge of front windscreen.
- Pull plenum chamber cover -1-, starting from edge of windscreen -6-, upwards out of windscreen seal -5-.
- Remove plenum chamber cover -1- from vehicle.
1 – Plenum chamber cover
2 – Seal
3 – Moulded foam element, left
4 – Moulded foam element, right
5 – Windscreen seal
6 – Windscreen
You will get the feeling you re going to break the part, but it is not that easy because the material is really bendable and elastic. A bit more force will force the clip out. U will not need any tool really.“ – iichel
