Component Removal & Installation
Fig. 1 Stereo radio, removing/installingNote
Obtain radio security code before removing radio.
Figure 1 - Stereo Removal:
Removing
- obtain radio security and disconnect battery ground strap
- insert radio removal clips VW 160 into radio as shown
- spread clips outwards (arrows) and pull until radio slides from instrument panel
- remove connectors and antenna cable and remove radio
Installing
- remove clips VW 160 from radio
- install all radio connectors
- install antenna cable and secure to radio, see Fig. 2
- carefully slide radio into instrument cluster being careful not to pinch or
damage any wires
^ rubber bushing on rear of radio must contact top and radio must lock into
place
Fig. 2 Antenna cable, securing to radio
Figure 2 - Securing Antenna Cable:
1 - Stereo radio
2 - Cable guide
3 - Antenna cable
4 - Rubber bushing
- install cable guide over stud on back of stereo radio
- install rubber bushing
- attach antenna cable to radio and clip cable into guide
Fig. 3 Cassette storage box, removing/installing
Note
Cassette storage box not installed on all cars.
Figure 3 - Cassette Storage Box, R & I:
- reach under cassette storage box and pull out in direction of arrow
- remove connector
- install in reverse order of removal
Fig. 4 Cassette storage box light bulb, removing/installing
Note
Cassette storage box not installed on all cars
Figure 4 - Replacing Cassette Box Light:
- remove cassette storage box, see Fig. 3
- carefully pry off cover at (arrows)
- remove light bulb
- install in reverse order of removal
Fig. 5 Right front tweeter, removing/installing
Figure 5 - Right Front Tweeter:
Removing
- using a screwdriver, carefully pry up speaker cover at (arrows)
- carefully pry out tweeter mounting base
- remove connector
Installing
- install in reverse order of removal noting installation marks on speaker
Fig. 6 Left front tweeter, removing/installing
Figure 6 - Left Front Tweeter:
Removing
- using a screwdriver, carefully pry up speaker cover at (arrows)
- carefully pry out tweeter mounting base
- remove connector
Installing
- install in reverse order of removal noting installation marks on speaker
Fig. 7 Rear woofer, removing/installing (2-door)
Figure 7 - Rear Woofer (Two Door Cars):
Removing
- using a screwdriver, carefully pry off speaker cover
- remove four screws from speaker and pull speaker from side panel
- remove connector
Installing
- install in reverse order of removal noting installation marks on speaker
- install speaker cover corresponding to the curvature of the side panel trim
Fig. 8 Rear tweeter, removing/installing (2-door)
Figure 8 - Rear Tweeter (Two Door Cars):
Removing
- using a screwdriver, carefully pry out speaker -1-
- remove connector
Installing
- install in reverse order of removal noting the following
- ensure clip -2- is positioned properly
- install speaker so tab (arrow) fits into clip -2-
Fig. 9 Rear woofer, removing/installing (4-door)
Figure 9 - Rear Woofer (Four Door Cars):
Removing
- using a screwdriver, carefully pry off speaker cover
- remove four screws from speaker and pull speaker from door panel
- remove connector
Installing
- install in reverse order of removal noting installation marks on speaker
- before installing speaker cover, ensure tab (arrow) is properly positioned
Fig. 10 Rear tweeter, removing/installing (4-door)
Figure 10 - Rear Tweeter (Four Door Cars):
1 - Door release lever trim
2 - Tweeter
- carefully remove door release lever trim (with tweeter)
- remove connector
- install in reverse order of removal
Fig. 11 Front woofer, removing/installing
Figure 11 - Front Woofer:
Removing
- using a screwdriver, carefully pry off speaker 9over
- remove four screws from speaker and pull speaker from door panel
- remove connector
Installing
- install in reverse order of removal noting installation marks on speaker
- install speaker cover with installation mark (arrow) at bottom