VW Caddy upper glove box metal spring clip replacement (part 1K0867388A)

The Problem

Two metal spring clips broke when removing the standard upper glove box on a VW Caddy to fit a Van-X replacement unit. The 1K0 part prefix identifies these as the Golf-based Caddy platform components, which is why they differ from the trim clips commonly listed for the Transporter (T5/T6) and other VW vans, and why the correct part number was hard to find online.

Solution

1. Match your undamaged clip against VW part 1K0867388A (Metal Spring Clip), which fits the clips at the bottom of the Caddy glove box (verify part number before ordering). 2. Use lllparts.co.uk to pull up the exploded diagram for your specific Caddy glove box assembly and confirm the item number — note that the clips at the top of the box can be a different type, so check both positions against the diagram. 3. Order the confirmed clips and fit the replacement glove box: with the box held at a slight downward angle, line up the two locating pegs on the underside of the box with the matching holes on the dashboard vent housing, then push the box squarely back until the pegs seat fully and the clips snap home before securing the retaining screws.