GUIDE: how to take apart interior of MK5 Ibiza coupe

Alan Kyp

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A huge thanks MantaOwner for this thread..just had one of my rear side panels out to look for an annoying metallic noise when shutting the passenger door firmly.
Turns out one of the braces between inner and outer panel was detached. All fine now


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MantaOwner

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did you manage to work on the front doors yet?
Sorry no, I sold the car in November 2019.

Can we get the pictures uploaded again
I just discovered that seatcupra.net has changed their forum posting rules so posts containing 20+ images are not allowed anymore for some strange reason(?). I'll temporarily re-post all the material in ~10 minutes while keeping the image count in each post at max 20pcs.

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MantaOwner

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Ok something is wrong with the <img> tags in this forum, it's not possible to add any images right now, need to contact forum administrators.
All the images in original posts are actually ok and working, if you choose "Reply" to my posts #1 or #2 and click on a small button in top right corner "Use BB code editor" then you'll see the actual image addresses in the text and copy+paste in a new window works for each image.

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MantaOwner

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This guide is to show how to take apart the interior of MK5 Ibiza coupe. I did the work on a 2016 Ibiza Cupra 1.8TSI (LHD) in order to install noise isolation mats, the interior is probably similar on the earlier models but I'm not 100% sure about that.

As always, you do this work at your own risk, I don't take any responsibility if you break or ruin something in your car while doing this work.

Start with a passenger's seat, it's bolted to the floor by four M10 splined bolts.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/002.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/003.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/006.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/009.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/011.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/012.jpg


After removing the seat bolts a small storage compartment (it's optional) has to be removed in order to get to the four wire connectors under the seat, this compartment is fastened to the seat base by four T15 torx bolts.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/015.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/020.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/024.jpg


A flat-head screwdriver helps to get those connectors open, the fifth connector on the right may stay as it is.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/030.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/035.jpg


Each front seat has a side airbag in it, now this situation causes the airbag warning light to stay on on the dash but that was expected.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/037.jpg


After removing the passenger's seat take apart the center console.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/040516/001.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/040516/003.jpg


The only visible 2 torx screws are in the front below the dashboard, these need to be removed.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/040516/004.jpg


There are 2 cross-head screws inside the storage compartment right next to the hinges of the lid, removing those doesn't do anything.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/040516/012.jpg


The next step is to remove the thin square shaped aluminium frame around the gearstick gaiter, this is the toughest part to remove of them all. This frame is a bit flimsy and seems to break or get bent quite easily if some force is used to get it moving but at the same time it holds to it's position quite strongly. It helps to tape off surrounding panel on it's edges to protect plastic from scratches.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/040516/014.jpg


To remove it, the back edge of the frame needs to be lifted with fingers and one of the sides with a small enough prying tool simultaneously.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/001.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/003.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/005.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/006.jpg


From there on it's using just hands and common sense, all parts are clipped together in a logical order. A multi-pin plug that connects to the button panel next to the gearstick needs to be removed in order to remove the big cover panel around the gearstick gaiter.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/007.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/008.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/009.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/010.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/013.jpg


A couple of small torx screws need to be removed near the sides (not the bigger bolts at the bottom).

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/014.jpg


Next is the armrest. A round shaped side panel on the passenger's side needs to be removed first.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/015.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/016.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/020.jpg


A round shaped side panel on the other side is attached to the console with a small torx screw seen here.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/018.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/021.jpg


The armrest is attached to the console with one M10 splined bolt (like a seat bolt).

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/022.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/024.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/026.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/027.jpg


A small torx screw on the bottom of the console seen here in the middle has to be removed.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/028.jpg


Then with a smaller/angled prying tool those two 2-part plastic clips need to be removed too.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/001.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/002.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/003.jpg


To remove the center console 2 wire connectors need to be disconnected.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/004.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/005.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/006.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/008.jpg


Then it's time to remove the back seat base, it just lifts up in 2 pieces and can then be taken out.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/029.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/030.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/031.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/032.jpg


To get the plastic side panels off the top piece on the B pillar has to come off first, then follows the big side panel and finally the floor trim piece. No prying tools are needed here, just fingers will do fine. And common sense.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/049.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/050.jpg


This top piece that has the seatbelt running through it, I took it out of the car later so it doesn't just hang around in the cabin but it's not needed actually (depends on if you need to drive around for a longer period of time without any interior plastic parts in place like I did).

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/051.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/053.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/054.jpg


Some more clips holding the big panel.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/055.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/056.jpg


And one 2-piece clip holding the floor trim piece.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/033.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/034.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/035.jpg


To remove the big panel there are 2 torx screws on top of the B pillar, nicely hidden behind the seatbelt, those need to be undone.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/057.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/064.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/066.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/058.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/067.jpg


Some of the factory noise isolation/antivibration material is packed in a plastic bag to protect it from moisture.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/063.jpg


Next comes removing the floor trim piece that runs from the A pillar to the rear seat base.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/036.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/037.jpg


One M10 splined bolt that is hidden under the carpet holding the seatbelt rail can be removed now (it's needed only if the top piece on the B pillar that has the seatbelt running through it is going to be taken out of the car - see explanation above).

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/039.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/040.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/041.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/042.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/043.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/044.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/045.jpg


The other M10 splined bolt holding the other end of the rail is hidden under the trim piece and is not visible.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/046.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/047.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/069.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/070.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/072.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/073.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/050516/075.jpg


Seat has installed a quite thick carpet-like noise isolation mat on the floor that covers the whole floor (rear seat and trunk area excluded), I'm not sure if Ibizas with lower specs have it also.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/009.jpg


Tõnu
 

MantaOwner

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Nov 28, 2015
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Tallinn, Estonia
Getting the driver's seat out is similar to taking out the passenger's one. The two rear seat bolts have a tap of some sort of glue on them to prevent the bolts from coming loose, coloured in purple.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/010.jpg


On the driver's seat there is one connector less to open (3 instead of 4), figured it to be for a sensor that detects whether there's someone sitting on the seat or not, this detection is obviously not needed on a driver's seat. Just for reference - the 4 connectors under the passenger's seat should be for (based on logic only, don't have a manual to confirm this): airbag, occupancy detection, seatbelt usage, seat heating.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/011.jpg


This is a type of a plastic clip that is used in many places in this car and it's difficult to remove it without really hurting it and making it more or less unusable. This particular clip holds a wire under the seat base that comes from under the carpet and runs to the seat's wire connectors.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/012.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/013.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/014.jpg


After taking out the driver's seat and rear side panels on the same side it's time to remove the hood release lever, it's a bit tricky. Basically there's a little slot on the back of the lever, the lever needs to be pulled to an open position, a 2-part clip that is holding the floor trim piece needs to be removed and then by using a small flat-head screwdriver the lever's back 'cover' comes off, it makes it possible to remove the lever by just pulling it off from it's shaft.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/015.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/016.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/017.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/019.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/018.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/020.jpg


Then it's time to get the carpet out, one round clip needs to be removed first where the pedals are.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/021.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/022.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/023.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/024.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/025.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/060516/026.jpg


Then it's trunk time, first the floor panel and what's hidden under it needs to be removed, just by hand. No need to remove the battery.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/004.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/005.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/007.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/010.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/011.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/012.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/013.jpg


The rear panel can be removed by simply lifting it up.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/024.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/025.jpg


There are various screws and clips holding the side panels that need to be removed.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/015.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/016.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/019.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/026.jpg


The rear plastic side panel can be removed by hand starting from the rear end.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/027.jpg


From here on it's a bit tricky to get this panel off as this panel has an odd shape and it holds to its position quite strongly, it's the second toughest part to remove of them all. Some force needs to be used but do it sensibly.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/028.jpg


On the driver's side there is a trunk light attached to the panel that needs to be disconnected before removing the panel.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/029.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/030.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/031.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/033.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/037.jpg


The next thing to remove is the rear seat back.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/042.jpg


A flat-head screwdriver helps to pivot the gray catch to the rear. These before/after pics are taken of different ends of the seat back so it may be a bit confusing.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/041.jpg


Now the seat back can be lifted up a bit, pivoted at some angle and removed from the car.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/043.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/045.jpg


The seat back is in 2 pieces, the bigger part that is on the passenger's side can be removed from the car only after releasing the splined bolt attaching the seatbelt holder and one seatbelt buckle to the floor.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/047.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/049.jpg


Parts removed from the car.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/051.jpg


Almost getting there ..

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/052.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/054.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/056.jpg


The last thing left to do before getting the factory noise isolation mat out is disconnecting the hand brake wire connector.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/059.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/061.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/076.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/063.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/069.jpg

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/070.jpg


There is another piece of factory noise isolation mat in the car that is covering the whole firewall, it's in one piece and seems to be attached to the firewall very firmly. It seems that the pedals need to be removed from the car to get it out.

http://caraudio.ee/Seat-install/070516/073.jpg


In conclusion I can say that this car's interior is put together very well, everything is quite logical and relatively easy to remove, there are only 3-4 special things, pointed out previously, that are needed to know before starting taking it apart.

Tõnu
 
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