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CD Changer: Service and Repair






CD Changer

If CD changer plays back commercially available CDs but not CDs burned by customer, there is no malfunction in CD changer. Replacing the CD changer for this reason is not permitted.

Mix CDs (CDs that contain computer data and also music) cannot be played.

Music CDs with 8 cm diameter (mini-discs) cannot be played back.

When retrofitting CD changer, radio functions must always be coded again.

There are two sets of installation instructions for removing and installing the CD changer. Note the VIN range given.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

(3316) Radio removal tool

Radio Removal Tool (3316) is made up of two identical parts.

For the following VINs, use Procedure I below:

Passat sedan, Mosel factory, up to VIN WVWZZZ3CZ6P049455

Passat sedan, Emden factory, up to VIN WVWZZZ3CZ6E065994

Passat wagon, Emden factory, up to VIN WVWZZZ3CZ6E065994

CD Changer Removal and Installation Procedure I

The CD changer is built into the glove compartment.

Before starting repair work, perform the following:

- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

- Open glove compartment lid.

Removing

- Pull at tab - A - and CD changer lowers.





- If necessary, remove CDs remaining in CD changer => Owner's Manual.

- Slide radio removal tools (3316) into slots designed for them on CD changer at left and right - arrows - until they engage audibly.





- Pull out CD-changer using radio removal tools - arrows -.





- Disengage harness connector at points designated with - arrows - and disconnect it.





- Press on retaining clamp - arrow - and pull out radio removal tools from removed unit.





Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

CD Changer Removal and Installation Procedure II

The CD changer is built into the glove compartment.

Before starting repair work, perform the following:

- Switch off ignition, switch off all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.

- If necessary, remove CDs remaining in CD changer => Owner's Manual.

Removing

- Remove glove compartment from passenger side.

- Remove glove compartment with installed CD changer from instrument panel.

- Disconnect connector - A - on glove compartment and remove cable tie - arrow -.





- Pull at tab - A - and CD changer lowers.





- Slide radio removal tools (3316) into slots designed for them on CD changer at left and right - arrows - until they engage audibly.





- Remove CD changer from glove compartment - arrows - using release tools.





- Press on retaining clamp - arrow - and pull out radio removal tools from removed unit.





Installing

- Unclip wiring connection connector housing at CD changer.

- Slide CD changer into glove compartment installation frame and thread wiring connection through opening in glove compartment and upward.

- Now slide CD changer farther in until it engages audibly.

- Secure connector - A - at top of glove compartment with a cable tie - arrow -, ensure it does not cause any rattling noises. Cut off extra cable tie length.





- Reconnect connectors.

- Reinstall glove compartment.