Just a quick guide to fitting the umbrella holder to the drivers seat. Note: I bought the umbrella holder assuming it fitted to the passenger seat. I fitted it but it fouled the manual seat adjustment so I had to remove it and re-fit to the drivers seat. Just bear that in mind when looking at the pictures below.

 

Now in my case, that was great news because I would have preffered and in fact chosen the option of fitting it to the drivers seat had I known. So it worked out well. But please be aware, the part numbers I list are to fit it to the drivers seat of UK cars.

 

So firstly, you will need the bracket:

https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e0881646b-umbrella-holder-skoda-39334.html

Then the actual tray/box:

https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/5e0881197b9b9-umbrella-box-skoda-36232.html

Optional 4 screws (you only need 2 if you are removing the hi-viz holder)

https://www.skoda-parts.com/spare-part/nf812139e-screw-4-2x16-skoda-19321.html

4 speed clips/u-clips (2 if you are removing the hi-viz holder), part number: N0154672 (I used my own from an assortment box I got from Amazon).

 

If you follow those links above, you will be able to get the part numbers. There is a A and a B variant. I bought the B variant. I assume the A variant will fit the passenger side (please check this yourself). But if you want the drivers side, pick the B version from the supplier above, or any other supplier of your choice.

 

Step 1:

Remove the hi-viz holder if fitted.

This leaves 2 speed clips pictured. If you didn't have the hi-viz holder, you will have to insert your speed clips where these are shown.

 

Step 2:

Insert the rear speed clips (the bracket you are fitting requires 4 screws in total)

These pictures show where they go. The smaller round hole is where the speed clip covers and where the screw will go, the larger square hole is to allow your speed clip access. This is the same above if you didn't have the hi-viz holder already fitted.

 

As my clips weren't genuine VAG ones and were a little loose, I found it helpful to hold them in place using clear cellotape to stop them moving around. The genuine VAG ones wouldn't have this issue.

 

 

Step 3: Screw bracket on

 

Step 4: Fit the box
Note: This is shown fitted to the passenger seat at the moment.

 

 

Step 5:

Realise it fouls the seat adjustment, so remove the lot from the passenger seat, replace the hi-viz holder and repeat steps 1-4 on the drivers side!!

 

Pictures now show it fitted to the drivers side and not fouling the seat adjustment:

 

It wasn't a hard job. It took maybe half an hour to do it all, twice. The second time I did it on the drivers side was a lot quicker since I knew what I was doing and it only took 10 minutes to do.

 

Anyway, in summary, it was an accident that I ended up with a drivers side umbrella holder but I prefer it and I'm glad I got it. I'm much more likely to need an umbrella at my feat than a hi-viz jacket!

 

Hope that helps

 

Nick

 

 

 

 

 

Edited 21 December, 20205 yr by NikTheGeek
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Hello Nik

I appreciate it's 4 years since you did this, but do you think it's possible to ft the bracket and the holder with the seat still in-situ?

I'd like the holder on the passenger seat.

So would the part numbers be: 5E0 881 646 A (bracket) and 5E0 881 197 B 9B9 (holder) ?

Not possible AFAIK - I've wanted to ditch the stupid hi-vis holder for a storage bin since I bought the car, but I can't really be bothered to undo the seat. Not sure about an umbrella holder, but I haven't seen anyone do it without tilting the seat up.

11 hours ago, Occy245 said:

Not possible AFAIK - I've wanted to ditch the stupid hi-vis holder for a storage bin since I bought the car, but I can't really be bothered to undo the seat. Not sure about an umbrella holder, but I haven't seen anyone do it without tilting the seat up.

Looking at this video it's just 4 bolts, which is a lot less hassle than I thought!  I just need a star shaped socket?

(Even so it's a million miles easier than in my oldskool polo, where youhave to slide the seat off it's runners)

 

https://youtu.be/VwzFJSMWq6o?si=VYE56ibzGqaIlBRo

 

 

1 hour ago, N-C said:

Looking at this video it's just 4 bolts, which is a lot less hassle than I thought!  I just need a star shaped socket?

(Even so it's a million miles easier than in my oldskool polo, where youhave to slide the seat off it's runners)

 

https://youtu.be/VwzFJSMWq6o?si=VYE56ibzGqaIlBRo

 

 

 

It is just the four bolts - you don't need to unplug the electronics, but most of the ones I've seen do it as a precaution.

 

FYI it's actually a triple square fitting - I think M10.

 

Am I right in thinking that to remove the hi-viz holder you don't need to touch the seat? I'll settle for removing it!

 

@N-C I have enquired at the dealer for the correct part numbers, so will let you know.

Edited 18 January, 20251 yr by Occy245

2 hours ago, Occy245 said:

 

It is just the four bolts - you don't need to unplug the electronics, but most of the ones I've seen do it as a precaution.

 

FYI it's actually a triple square fitting - I think M10.

 

 

@N-C I have enquired at the dealer for the correct part numbers, so will let you know.

I'll look for an m10 triple square socket. My socket set must be pretty oldskool as I haven't got any of those.

 

Thanks for enquiring on the part numbers. If you could get me a cost too, that would be great. In my experience of ordering VW parts, sometimes they can be surprisingly cheap. 

Will do - frankly if they're too expensive I'll take a look on Kopeck/SkodaParts. That said, for smaller stuff like this, the postage normally makes up the difference. I was dead excited to get a vRS boot mat for £30, only to find they wanted £90 for postage.

 

Triple square bits are also known as XZN. I don't have any either - they're pretty much only used on (European) automotive applications, on high torque components (hence why you likely haven't seen one before now, as they're only really used on the underside/engine).

Edited 18 January, 20251 yr by Occy245

2 hours ago, Occy245 said:

Will do - frankly if they're too expensive I'll take a look on Kopeck/SkodaParts. That said, for smaller stuff like this, the postage normally makes up the difference. I was dead excited to get a vRS boot mat for £30, only to find they wanted £90 for postage.

 

Triple square bits are also known as XZN. I don't have any either - they're pretty much only used on (European) automotive applications, on high torque components (hence why you likely haven't seen one before now, as they're only really used on the underside/engine).

I get the crazy expensive thing.  The dealer wanted £60 for the first aid kit.  I politely said no

On 18/01/2025 at 14:19, N-C said:

I'll look for an m10 triple square socket.

Halfords sell a set of triple square "sockets" - I've put it in quotes as they're not a socket but the thing that goes into a socket head on the bolt.

21 hours ago, PetrolDave said:

Halfords sell a set of triple square "sockets" - I've put it in quotes as they're not a socket but the thing that goes into a socket head on the bolt.

That's good to know - there's a Halfords less than a mile away from me. 

 

Is this the set?

https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/sockets-and-accessories/halfords-advanced-11-piece-spline-bit-set-628118.html

Just a sanity check before I order the bits. 

Does this umbrella holder fit a pre-facelift car? As the parts are listed for a post facelift?

12 minutes ago, N-C said:

Is this the set?

https://www.halfords.com/tools/hand-tools/sockets-and-accessories/halfords-advanced-11-piece-spline-bit-set-628118.html

Yes, they also used to do a set just on a card not in a box.

39 minutes ago, N-C said:

Just a sanity check before I order the bits. 

Does this umbrella holder fit a pre-facelift car? As the parts are listed for a post facelift?

Mine is a 65 plate if that helps. So a mk3.

11 minutes ago, NikTheGeek said:

Mine is a 65 plate if that helps. So a mk3.

Hi Nik  Mine's a 2017 prefacelift VRS.  So if it fits yours, it'll definitely fit mine!

I'm going to go storage box one side, brolly holder the other and ditch the hi-vis holder

Just now, N-C said:

Hi Nik  Mine's a 2017 prefacelift VRS.  So if it fits yours, it'll definitely fit mine!

I'm going to go storage box one side, brolly holder the other and ditch the hi-vis holder

 

I didn't know there was a storage box! Got a link as I think I'll do the same tnx

3 minutes ago, NikTheGeek said:

 

I didn't know there was a storage box! Got a link as I think I'll do the same tnx

The storage box looks like it's from a few other vws. 

 

I feel Skoda were being a bit tight when they built my car, as all I've got is the hi Vis holder.

 

Here's some info on the storage box

 

https://youtu.be/Tlu5y1LujXs?si=EWk6kmFOMKPmTPsm