VW Golf mk7 GTI boot drain pipe fix and trim removal

DIY fix

[karlryder]

Thanks for this. Very helpful. I’ve just done mine, no issues.

[MissRRMcCalla]

I've just taken the boot lid off and was scratching my head at what to do next. This video has just saved my life. Going to order the part and try again! Thanks

[johngreen]

Very helpful, just done mine as well!

[mikemilenzio]

Mar 6, 2020. I just came across your video while replacing my rear drain tube. Glad to see someone else had the same difficulties removing the lift-back interior panel that I am. I was beginning to feel like a complete moron!😂🤣 There are 2 clips closer to the center of the panel that came out during the removal process. Now, I can't keep them in place during the install. These two clips are different than the parameter clips. I noticed in your video these clips were still in place. At this point I'm considering using super-glue to keep them in position. I also snapped off two plastic positioners on the vertical side stems. I suspect the shop guys would have had the same problems. Now, I'm concerned the pieces won't fit snugly causing rattles in a rather rattle-free car.

Thanks for sharing your video!!

[guntergd]

Life saver pal, 👍👍 got same problem on my mk7, ordered the part for a 5'r, ,

[tonysmyth]

Great job btw. Why should we have to put this rite? when it’s a product defect from Vw ?

[JakeBilling]

Doing this today, following your video. Let’s see how it goes!

[shakesnbake]

Thank you! i have about a liter of water in my spare tire well - not paying VW to fix it.

[adiomufc]

Thanks I’ll try that next time. vw said. The drain pipe, light seals and vents are all common faults 🙄.

[kieranmcgovern]

I got a 2013 mrk7 and have find half an inch of water under the spare wheel, what symptoms prompted you to find this issue? Was it water in the bottom of the boot?

[wulliebhoy]

Hi my friend. Did this solve the problem? My back seats are soaked and where my spare wheel is absolutely drenched wonder if that’s what’s happened to me! Hope anyone can help

[chrisboss]

ive been a mechanic for the last 25years
and let me help u all out the pipe has holes in EVEN if the pipe was blocked IT WILL NEVER NEED REPLACING
JUST follow my and then tell me this visit comment and let me know what u think from a professionals point ov view
ALL U NEED IS A NEW SEAL FOR THE SHELL OF THE BOOT

[liamhearne]

Early models of the mk vii didn't have this pipe as I found out yesterday.