ST boot: remove upper side panels to replace luggage cover latch

[NBSmith78]

Hi all, it's been a while since I've been here. I've searched and can't find details on this - hopefully someone can help me!

I have a 64 plate Leon ST and the latch that the luggage cover clicks into has vanished! It must have become detached and fallen somewhere between the bodywork and the inside of the boot trim.

So, I think I need to remove this upper side panel, is that correct? If so does anyone have info on how to do this?

 

[surrealjam]

I can't help, but I just had the dealer rescue and re-attach mine! If it's under warranty, you could try taking it in....

Someone on the thread I posted in did say you can get behind it without taking the whole panel off though. Maybe someone who has done it can advise.

 

[eltawater]

Drop the rear seat and you'll find a fixing at the leading edge of that trim panel.

The second fixing is located within the seat release catch you can see in your photo.

You can then pop the panel off far enough.

The steps are detailed in the workshop manual located elsewhere in this forum but the official steps require you to remove several other trim panels which is overkill.

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[NBSmith78]

Thanks eltawater, I'll give this a try when I get a few minutes during daylight hours!
Sadly I'm way out of warranty...

 

[Mr Pig]

You don't need to fully remove it. If you remove the screw and rear clips you can pull it out far enough to get your hand in and replace the clip.

The clip just slots into place, which is kinda shite as it can move out of position and not latch the cover properly. Using some double-sided tape or similar to hold it in is a good idea.

 

[Rooster]

I posted this some time back if it helps. Driving along a while ago, i went over a pothole and the rear load cover retracted itself! When i tried to pull it back into position the right side catch would not lock. I took the trim panel off to find the catch is a separate part and had jumped out of it's location, so i popped it back in and all was fine............................until it did the same again recently. I had another look and all i could determine was the catch was a little loose in its location, so i secured it to the trim panel with gorilla tape and some weeks later it is still in place. As a precaution i also did the same to the left side catch. It's a Leon Tourer by the way.

 

[Mr Pig]

The dealer told me that the clips used to be part of the trim panel so when they broke, you had to replace the whole panel! That's why it's a separate piece and not glued in.

 

[NBSmith78]

All sorted thanks. I took a few photos and will post them later, in case it helps anyone else who comes across this in the future. Seems like it'll be a pretty widespread problem. Annoyingly my plan to use double sided tape to secure the catch Didn't look like it would work as the catch doesn't sit flush to the inside of the panel so there is no contact surface area. Will use some gorilla tape or similar next time they come off (seems inevitable)!

 

[NBSmith78]

OK here are some pictures.
1. Unscrew these two screws:

2. Pull (quite hard) from rear of the panel until it comes away, there are two clips you need to pull out.

3. Pull these three tabs out from under the carpet liner:

4. You should be able to pull the panel far enough to reach down and retrieve the catch:

5. Replace the catch here then reassemble.

 

[Cwobbles]

OK here are some pictures.
1. Unscrew these two screws:

2. Pull (quite hard) from rear of the panel until it comes away, there are two clips you need to pull out.

3. Pull these three tabs out from under the carpet liner:

4. You should be able to pull the panel far enough to reach down and retrieve the catch:

5. Replace the catch here then reassemble.

Many thanks for posting these pics, just followed and retrieved the clip on my motor.

 

[Pablo5555]

OK here are some pictures.
1. Unscrew these two screws:

2. Pull (quite hard) from rear of the panel until it comes away, there are two clips you need to pull out.

3. Pull these three tabs out from under the carpet liner:

4. You should be able to pull the panel far enough to reach down and retrieve the catch:

5. Replace the catch here then reassemble.

Hi. When the latch has ‘fallen through’, are you just left with a small oblong hole? Cheers


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[eltawater]

Yes

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[Pablo5555]

Thank you for reply. I thought I needed a new panel, as I looked at the drivers side, and it ‘appeared’ to have snapped. I shall be on it first thing in the morning. Great info


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[eltawater]

Big green arrow for the hole

 

[Pablo5555]

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[Pablo5555]

Many thanks to all who posted on this issue. Followed photos and found the latch/bracket in the same place as in the photos (right at the bottom).
Slid it back in, and put some tape over to help (hopefully) hold it in. Going forward I’ll be extra extra gentle when releasing the shelf. AT LAST the car is now quieter inside.



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[Leeon]

Thanks also for bringing this post back to life, just got my ST and was thinking I would need to order a new panel as mine has been tampered with. Found the clip as you described

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[epsilon]

Was anyone able to find the latch on the market?
I can't find mine latch between the body and the panel

 

[bahyr]

It must be there, look harder.
This is the oem number: 3AF867825

Locking mechanism

Important notesleft and rightFitmentThis part fits into 5 vehicle models. Check the section 'Fit these cars'

www.oemvwshop.com

You can ask and Autotechnica, it's popup with price 14lv.:

SEAT Autotechnica Ltd. Price List

autotechnica.bg

 

[epsilon]

It must be there, look harder.
This is the oem number: 3AF867825

Locking mechanism

Important notesleft and rightFitmentThis part fits into 5 vehicle models. Check the section 'Fit these cars'

www.oemvwshop.com

You can ask and Autotechnica, it's popup with price 14lv.:

SEAT Autotechnica Ltd. Price List

autotechnica.bg

Thanks a milion, will check them out tomorrow!