Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing
Instrument Panel, Removing And Installing
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Radio release tool 3316
- Assembly tool T10034
CAUTION: Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap before working on electrical system.
NOTE:
- Observe notes regarding coding in radio operators manual before disconnecting battery.
- removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on equipment variants
- After connecting battery, vehicle options (radio, clock, electric window regulator) must be checked according to repair manual and/or user manual.
Removing
- Switch ignition off.
- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.
- Remove steering wheel.
- Remove center console.
- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove upper trim - 1 - for steering column switches.
NOTE: Unclip front section of trim - 1 - horizontally from instrument cluster.
- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove screws - 3 - and - 4 -.
- Remove handle from steering wheel height adjustment - 2 -.
- Remove steering wheel height adjustment.
- Remove lower trim - 1 - for steering wheel switch.
- Remove bolt - arrow -.
- Disconnect harness connectors from steering column switches - 1 -.
- Remove steering column switches - 1 -.
- Unclip left and right end plates using a flat screwdriver.
- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove screws - 1 -.
- Unclip trim - 2 - at top.
- Remove screws - 3 -.
- Unclip trim - 4 - at top.
- Remove bolts - arrows -.
- Remove glove compartment - 1 -.
- Disconnect harness connector for glove compartment light.
NOTE: If only glove compartment is to be removed, center console must be removed first because bolt -2 - is otherwise not accessible.
- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove reinforcement - 1 -.
- Slide Radio release tool 3316 into release slots until they engage.
- Remove radio from instrument panel using grip rings on release tool and disconnect harness connectors.
NOTE:
- Radio release tool 3316 must not be pushed to side or tilted during procedure.
- To remove release tool from radio, press in locking lugs on side of radio.
- Unclip trim - 1 - for Climatronic - 2 -.
- Remove screws - arrows - for Climatronic - 1 -.
- Remove Climatronic - 1 - and unclip connector.
- Remove bolts - arrows -.
- Remove carrier plate - 1 -.
- Unclip Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Using a flat screwdriver - 1 -, unclip seat heater switches - 2 - and - 3 -.
- Disconnect harness connectors.
NOTE: Due to high spring forces, do not use screwdriver to remove control switches for ESP, indicator light and rear window defroster.
- Reach behind ESP switch using tip of Assembly tool T10034.
- Using Assembly tool T10034 unclip ESP switch - 1 -, indicator light - 2 - and rear window defroster - 3 - out of center vent in direction of - arrow -.
- Disconnect harness connectors.
Only Jetta/Jetta wagon:
- Disconnect harness connector for air outlet indicator - arrow -.
All models:
- Press in headlight switch - 1 -, turn toward right and remove.
- Disconnect harness connector.
- Remove screw - 2 - and remove air outlet from instrument panel.
- Disconnect harness connector for headlight aim control - 3 -.
Only Jetta/Jetta wagon:
- Disconnect harness connector for air outlet indicator - 4 -.
- Disconnect harness connector for air outlet indicator - arrow -.
All models:
- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Remove footwell cover - 1 -.
NOTE: Cover - 1 - can also be secured by clips.
CAUTION:
- Observe safety precautions for working on airbags.
- Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of airbag. Therefore, mechanic must be electrostatically discharged before disconnecting ignition- and Ground (GND) wires. This is done e.g. by briefly grasping chassis or door striker.
- Disconnect harness connector for Passengers airbag.
- Remove screws - arrows -.
- Lower instrument cluster - 1 - slightly and remove from instrument panel - 2 -.
- Disconnect harness connector.
- Unclip temperature sensor - 1 - and disconnect connector - 2 -.
- Remove bolts - arrows - (tightening torque 3 Nm).
- Remove instrument panel - 1 - from crossmember - 2 -.
Installing
Installation is reverse of removal.
NOTE:
- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- signals a DTC after assembling then DTC memory must be erased and checked again using VAG 1551 tester (or VAS 5051).
- If engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) is subject to low voltage with ignition on, DTC memory and Readiness code must be checked