Service

Workshop Manual
Tiguan 2016 ➤
Tiguan RUS 2017 ➤
Electrical system
Edition 11.2018

Service Department. Technical Information

 Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Repair Group
00 - Technical data
27 - Starter, current supply, CCS
90 - Gauges, instruments
92 - Windscreen wash/wipe system
94 - Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior
96 - Lights, bulbs, switches - interior
97 - Wiring

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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Contents

00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Safety measures when working on vehicles with a start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during a road test . . . . 1
2 Repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.1 Contact corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
2.2 Routing and attachment of lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.1 Battery - general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3.2 Types of battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

27 - Starter, current supply, CCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.1 Assembly overview - battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Removing and installing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.3 Disconnecting and connecting battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
1.4 Removing and installing battery tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
1.5 Checking battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.6 Charging battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.7 Removing and installing earth wire with battery monitor control unit J367 . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
1.8 Adapting battery monitor control unit J367 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
2 Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.1 Assembly overview - alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
2.2 Removing and installing alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
2.3 Checking alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.4 Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
2.5 Removing and installing voltage regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
3 Starter motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.1 Assembly overview - starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
3.2 Removing and installing starter motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
4 Cruise control system (CCS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
5 Start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.1 General description - start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.2 Overview of fitting locations - start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
6 Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.1 Overview of fitting locations - adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.2 Removing and installing automatic distance control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
6.3 Calibrating adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

90 - Gauges, instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1 Dash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1.1 Assembly overview - dash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
1.2 Assembly overview - head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
1.3 Removing and installing dash panel insert KX2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
1.4 Removing and installing control unit for head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
2 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2.1 Assembly overview - horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2.2 Removing and installing treble horn H2 and bass horn H7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
2.3 Removing and installing bracket for horn H2 / H7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

92 - Windscreen wash/wipe system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

1 windscreen wiper system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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1.1 Assembly overview - windscreen wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

1.2 Moving wipers to service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
1.3 Removing and installing wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
1.4 Removing and installing wiper arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
1.5 Adjusting wiper arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
1.6 Removing and installing wiper motor V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
1.7 Renewing wiper motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
1.8 Deactivating APP function of wiper motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
1.9 Removing and installing rain and light sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
2 Windscreen washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
2.1 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
2.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
2.3 Removing and installing windscreen washer fluid level sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
2.4 Removing and installing windscreen washer pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
2.5 Removing and installing washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
2.6 Adjusting spray jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3 Rear window wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3.1 Assembly overview - rear window wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3.2 Removing and installing wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
3.3 Removing and installing wiper arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
3.4 Adjusting wiper arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
3.5 Removing and installing rear window wiper motor V12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
4 Rear window washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.1 Assembly overview - rear window washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.3 Removing and installing rear window washer pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.4 Removing and installing washer jet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.5 Adjusting spray jet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
5 Headlight washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
5.1 Assembly overview - headlight washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
5.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
5.3 Removing and installing headlight washer system pump V11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
5.4 Removing and installing pop-up cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
5.5 Adjusting spray jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6 Washer fluid lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
6.1 Repairing washer fluid lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

94 - Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103

1 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
1.1 Assembly overview - headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
1.2 Removing and installing headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111
1.3 Adjusting headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
1.4 Adjusting headlight installation position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
1.5 Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5 / M7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
1.6 Installing repair kit for headlight housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
1.7 Converting headlights from driving on right to driving on left . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
1.8 Converting headlights from driving on left to driving on right . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
1.9 Removing and installing headlight range control motor V48 / V49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
1.10 Removing and installing dipped beam bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
1.11 Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb M30 / M32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
1.12 Removing and installing side light bulb M1 / M3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
1.13 Removing and installing daytime running light bulb L174 / L175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
1.14 Removing and installing LED modules for daytime running light and side light L176 / L177
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1.15 Removing and installing bulbs for cornering light L148 / L149 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

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1.16 Removing and installing output module for headlight J667 / J668 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
1.17 Removing and installing output module 1 for LED headlight A27 / A31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
1.18 Removing and installing swivel module position sensor G474 / G475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
1.19 Removing and installing dynamic cornering light control motor V318 / V319 . . . . . . . . . . 141
2 Fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
2.1 Assembly overview - fog lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
2.2 Removing and installing fog light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
2.3 Removing and installing fog light bulb L22 / L23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
3 Lights in exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
3.1 Assembly overview - lights in exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
3.2 Removing and installing turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
3.3 Removing and installing entry light in exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
4 Tail lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
4.1 Assembly overview - tail lights in body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150
4.2 Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
4.3 Removing and installing tail light in rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
4.4 Adjusting installation position of tail light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
4.5 Removing and installing tail light cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
4.6 Removing and installing tail light bulb M2 / M4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
4.7 Removing and installing rear fog light bulb L46 / L47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
4.8 Removing and installing brake and tail light bulb M21 / M22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
4.9 Removing and installing reversing light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
4.10 Removing and installing turn signal bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
5 High-level brake light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
5.1 Assembly overview - high-level brake light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
5.2 Removing and installing high-level brake light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
6 Number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
6.1 Assembly overview – number plate lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
6.2 Removing and installing number plate light X4 / X5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
6.3 Removing and installing bulb for number plate light X4 / X5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
7 Entry and start authorisation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
7.1 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
7.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
7.3 Removing and installing interface for entry and start system J965 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
7.4 Removing and installing door exterior handle contact sensor G415 / G416 . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
7.5 Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and start system R138 . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
7.6 Removing and installing interior aerial 2 for entry and start system R139 . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
7.7 Removing and installing driver side aerial for entry and start system R134 . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
7.8 Removing and installing front passenger side aerial for entry and start system R135 . . . . 169
7.9 Removing and installing rear bumper aerial for entry and start system R136 . . . . . . . . . . 169
7.10 Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial for entry and start system R137 . . 170
7.11 Removing and installing rear lid power opening control unit J938 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
7.12 Removing and installing rear lid power opening sender G750 / G760 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171
8 Steering column switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
8.1 Assembly overview - steering column switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
8.2 Removing and installing lock cylinder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
8.3 Removing and installing ignition key withdrawal lock solenoid N376 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
8.4 Removing and installing ignition/starter switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
8.5 Removing and installing steering column switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
8.6 Removing and installing steering column electronics control unit J527 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
8.7 Removing and installing turn signal switch E2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
8.8 Removing and installing intermittent wiper switch E22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
8.9 Removing and installing immobiliser reader coil D2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
8.10 Removing and installing base for steering column combination switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
8.11 Removing and installing steering lock housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

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9 Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

9.1 Assembly overview – parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
9.2 Removing and installing parking aid control unit J446 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
9.3 Removing and installing front parking aid warning buzzer H22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
9.4 Removing and installing rear parking aid warning buzzer H15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
9.5 Removing and installing front parking aid senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
9.6 Removing and installing rear parking aid senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196
10 Park assist steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
10.1 Assembly overview - park assist steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
10.2 Removing and installing park assist steering control unit J791 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
10.3 Removing and installing front senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
10.4 Removing and installing rear senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
11 Automatic headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
11.1 Assembly overview - automatic headlight range control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200
11.2 Removing and installing cornering light and headlight range control unit J745 . . . . . . . . 202
12 Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
12.1 Assembly overview - towing bracket socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
12.2 Trailer socket U10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
12.3 Removing and installing trailer detector control unit J345 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208

96 - Lights, bulbs, switches - interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209

1 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
1.1 Overview of fitting locations - lights in dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 211
1.2 Overview of fitting locations - lights in front doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
1.3 Overview of fitting locations - lights in rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
1.4 Overview of fitting locations - lights in centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
1.5 Overview of fitting locations - lights in luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
1.6 Overview of fitting locations - lights in roof trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216
1.7 Removing and installing glove compartment light W6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
1.8 Replacing bulb for glove compartment light W6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
1.9 Removing and installing front footwell light K268 / K269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
1.10 Removing and installing front footwell illumination bulb L151 / L152 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
1.11 Removing and installing Central locking SAFELOCK function warning lamp K133 . . . . . . 220
1.12 Removing and installing reflectors in door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
1.13 Removing and installing entry light W92 / W93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
1.14 Removing and installing interior door handle illumination bulb L146 / L147 . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
1.15 Removing and installing rear interior door handle illumination bulb L133 / L134 . . . . . . . . 222
1.16 Removing and installing light 1 for front door background lighting L199 / L200 . . . . . . . . 222
1.17 Removing and installing light 1 for rear door background lighting L201 / L202 . . . . . . . . . . 222
1.18 Removing and installing roof ambient lighting bulb W76 / W77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
1.19 Removing and installing selector lever position display Y26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
1.20 Removing and installing luggage compartment light W3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 224
1.21 Removing and installing electric torch R280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
1.22 Removing and installing surround lighting 1 in rear lid W61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
1.23 Removing and installing illuminated vanity mirror W20 / W14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226
1.24 Removing and installing bulb for front interior light W1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227
1.25 Removing and installing bulb for rear interior light W43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229
1.26 Removing and installing bulb for front reading light W13 / W19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
1.27 Removing and installing bulb for rear reading light W11 / W12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
1.28 Renewing bulb of rear interior light W47 / W48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
2 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 233
2.1 Overview of fitting locations - controls in dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 234
2.2 Overview of fitting locations - controls in front doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
2.3 Overview of fitting locations - controls in rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
2.4 Overview of fitting locations - controls in centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

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2.5 Overview of fitting locations - controls in luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239

2.6 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
2.7 Removing and installing rotary light switch EX1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
2.8 Removing and installing headlight range control regulator E102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
2.9 Removing and installing switch for Head-up Display E736 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243
2.10 Removing and installing TCS and ESP button E256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
2.11 Removing and installing parking aid button E266 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
2.12 Removing and installing park assist steering button E581 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
2.13 Removing and installing Start/Stop operation button E693 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
2.14 Removing and installing button for Charisma E735 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
2.15 Removing and installing switch module in centre console EX23 / EX30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
2.16 Removing and installing operating unit for driving mode selection E881 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 246
2.17 Removing and installing hazard warning light switch EX3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
2.18 Removing and installing buttons for seat heating E653 / E654 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
2.19 Removing and installing glove compartment light switch E26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248
2.20 Removing and installing exterior mirror adjuster EX11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
2.21 Removing and installing operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512 . . . . . . . . 250
2.22 Removing and installing front passenger side window regulator button E716 . . . . . . . . . . 250
2.23 Removing and installing driver side interior locking button for central locking system E308
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2.24 Removing and installing rear lid remote release button E233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 251
2.25 Removing and installing button for deactivating interior monitoring and vehicle inclination
sensor E616 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
2.26 Removing and installing door contact switch F2 / F3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
2.27 Removing and installing rear window regulator button E711 / E713 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
2.28 Removing and installing rear door contact switches F10 / F11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
2.29 Removing and installing electromechanical parking brake button E538 / auto-hold button
E540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
2.30 Removing and installing the starter button E378 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
2.31 Removing and installing rear lid warning buzzer H32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 255
2.32 Removing and installing rear lid contact switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
2.33 Removing and installing rear lid closure button E574 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
2.34 Removing and installing electric hinged tow coupling attachment button E474 . . . . . . . . 257
2.35 Removing and installing vanity mirror contact switch F147 / F148 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
2.36 Removing and installing sunroof button E325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
2.37 Removing and installing front interior light/reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 258
2.38 Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259
2.39 Removing and installing front reading light button E633 / E634 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
3 Anti-theft alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
3.1 Assembly overview - interior monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263
3.2 Removing and installing alarm horn H12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 264
3.3 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensor G578 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265
4 Lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
4.1 Assembly overview - lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
4.2 Removing and installing lane change assist warning lamp in exterior mirror K233 / K234
........................................................................ 269
4.3 Removing and installing lane change assist control unit J769 / J770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
4.4 Calibrating lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
5 Front camera for assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
5.1 Removing and installing front camera for driver assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277
6 Cigarette lighter, socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
6.1 Assembly overview - DC/AC converter with socket, 12 V-230 V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 278
6.2 Removing and installing cigarette lighter U1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
6.3 Removing and installing socket illumination bulb L42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
6.4 Removing and installing rear cigarette lighter illumination bulb L32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279
6.5 Removing and installing electric socket U . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

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6.6 Removing and installing DC/AC converter with socket, 12 V-230 V U13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279

97 - Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
1 Relay carriers, fuse holders, electronics boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse holders, E-boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 281
1.2 Removing and installing electronics box (E-box) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 285
1.3 Removing and installing relay and fuse holder in electronics box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 287
1.4 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier behind dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 289
1.5 Removing and installing main fuse carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 291
2 Select Control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
2.1 Overview of fitting locations - control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 293
2.2 Assembly overview - onboard supply control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 296
2.3 Assembly overview - data bus diagnostic interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 298
2.4 Removing and installing onboard supply control unit J519 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 299
2.5 Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface J533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303
2.6 Removing and installing bracket for onboard supply control unit J519 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305
2.7 Renewing bracket for onboard supply control unit J519 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 307
2.8 Removing and installing parking aid control unit J446 / park assist steering control unit J791
...................................................................... 307
2.9 Removing and installing rear lid control unit J605 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 308
3 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
3.1 Repairing electrical wiring harnesses and plug-in connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309
4 Releasing and dismantling connector housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310
5 Repairing aerial wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 311
6 Fibre optic cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 312
7 Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 313

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00 – Technical data
1 Safety information
(VRL012351; Edition 11.2018)
⇒ “1.1 Safety measures when working on vehicles with a start/
stop system”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring in‐
struments during a road test”, page 1

1.1 Safety measures when working on ve‐

hicles with a start/stop system

WARNING

Injury hazard as a result of automatic engine start in vehicles

with start/stop system.
♦ If the start/stop system of a vehicle is activated, the engine
can start automatically, if required. A message will appear
in the dash panel insert.
♦ When working on the vehicle, make sure that the start/stop
system is deactivated (switch off the ignition; switch the
ignition on again if necessary).

1.2 Safety precautions when using testers

and measuring instruments during a
road test
Observe the following if test and measuring equipment is required
during a road test:

WARNING

Risk of accident due to distraction and inadequate securing of

test and measuring equipment.
Danger as a result of activation of front passenger airbag in
event of an accident.
• Operation of test and measuring equipment while driving
results in distraction.
• The risk of injuries increases significantly when test and
measuring equipment is not secured.
♦ Always strap test and measuring equipment in place on
rear seat, and have a 2nd person operate them.

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2 Repair instructions
⇒ “2.1 Contact corrosion”, page 2
⇒ “2.2 Routing and attachment of lines”, page 2

2.1 Contact corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fasteners (bolts, nuts,
washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only connecting elements with a special surface
coating have been fitted.
In addition, rubber, plastic and adhesives are made of non-con‐
ductive materials.
If there is any doubt about the suitability of parts, a general rule
is to use new parts ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Please note:
♦ Only use genuine replacement parts which are tested and
compatible with aluminium.
♦ Only use Volkswagen Genuine Accessories.
♦ Damage resulting from contact corrosion is not covered by the
warranty.

2.2 Routing and attachment of lines

♦ Mark lines prior to removal to prevent them from being inter‐
changed and to ensure that they are fitted in their original
positions. This applies for fuel, hydraulic and vacuum lines as
well as lines for activated charcoal filter system and electrical
wiring. Where necessary, make sketches or take photographs.
♦ To avoid damaging pipes and wires, ensure adequate clear‐
ance from all moving or hot components in the engine com‐
partment on account of the confined space.

2 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

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3 Battery
⇒ “3.1 Battery - general notes”, page 3
⇒ “3.2 Types of battery”, page 3

3.1 Battery - general notes

All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Battery

3.2 Types of battery

All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Battery; Battery types

3. Battery 3
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27 – Starter, current supply, CCS

1 Battery
⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - battery”, page 4
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing battery”, page 7
⇒ “1.3 Disconnecting and connecting battery”, page 14
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing battery tray”, page 17
⇒ “1.5 Checking battery”, page 18
⇒ “1.6 Charging battery”, page 19
⇒ “1.7 Removing and installing earth wire with battery monitor
control unit J367 ”, page 19
⇒ “1.8 Adapting battery monitor control unit J367 ”, page 21

1.1 Assembly overview - battery

⇒ “1.1.1 Assembly overview - battery; battery in engine compart‐
ment”, page 4
⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - battery; battery in luggage com‐
partment”, page 6

1.1.1 Assembly overview - battery; battery in engine compartment

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1 - Heat shield sleeve

2 - Cover
❑ For positive battery ter‐
minal
❑ Not fitted in all vehicles
3 - Cover
❑ For negative battery ter‐
minal
4 - Nut
❑ 6 Nm
5 - Electrical connector
❑ For battery monitor con‐
trol unit - J367-
❑ Observe specified se‐
quence for work steps
when connecting earth
cable ⇒ page 14
6 - Nut
❑ 9 Nm
7 - Earth cable
8 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
9 - Earth cable
❑ With battery terminal
clamp and battery mon‐
itor control unit - J367-
❑ Adapting battery moni‐
tor control unit - J367-
⇒ page 21
❑ Disconnecting and con‐
necting ⇒ page 14
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 19
10 - Battery
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 7
❑ Disconnecting and connecting ⇒ page 14
❑ Renewing (on vehicles equipped with Start/Stop system) ⇒ page 9
11 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 9 Nm
12 - Battery tray
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 17
13 - Retaining clip
14 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
15 - Positive cable
❑ With battery terminal clamp
❑ Disconnecting and connecting ⇒ page 14
16 - Cover
❑ For positive cable

1. Battery 5
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1.1.2 Assembly overview - battery; battery in luggage compartment

1 - Earth cable
❑ With battery terminal
clamp and battery mon‐
itor control unit - J367-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 20
❑ Disconnecting and con‐
necting ⇒ page 16
❑ Adapting battery moni‐
tor control unit - J367-
⇒ page 21
2 - Nut
❑ 6 Nm
3 - Electrical connector
❑ For battery monitor con‐
trol unit - J367-
❑ Observe specified se‐
quence for work steps
when connecting earth
cable ⇒ page 16
4 - Reinforcement
❑ Removing and installing
5 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 20 Nm
6 - Main fuse carrier
❑ With battery terminal
clamp
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 284
❑ Disconnecting and con‐
necting ⇒ page 16
7 - Cover Volkswagen Technical Site: http://vwts.ru http://vwts.info
❑ For positive battery terminal
8 - Battery - A-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 10
❑ Disconnecting and connecting ⇒ page 16
❑ Renewing (on vehicles equipped with Start/Stop system) ⇒ page 13
9 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
10 - Retaining clip
11 - Battery tray
❑ Integrated with body
12 - Central gas venting system
❑ With grommet
13 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm

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1.2 Removing and installing battery

⇒ “1.2.1 Removing and installing battery; battery in engine com‐
partment”, page 7
⇒ “1.2.2 Removing and installing battery, battery in luggage com‐
partment”, page 10

1.2.1 Removing and installing battery; battery

in engine compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Keep the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Open cover of heat insulation sleeve.

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– Open cover -4- on battery negative terminal.

– Loosen nut -6- a few turns.
– Pull battery clamp -5- of earth wire off negative battery termi‐
nal.
– If fitted, open cover -3- on battery positive terminal.
– Loosen nut -2- a few turns.
– Pull battery clamp -1- of positive cable off positive battery ter‐
minal.

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– Pull heat insulation sleeve -4- upwards slightly.

– Unscrew bolt -2- on securing bracket -1-.
– Detach securing bracket -1-.
– Lift out battery -3- from engine compartment at an angle of 45°.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

A loosely fitted battery creates the following dangers:

♦ Shortened service life caused by vibration damage (dan‐
ger of explosion).
♦ The plates in the battery cells will be damaged if the bat‐
tery is not secured correctly.
♦ Damage to battery casing by clamping bracket (possible
leakage of acid with high consequential costs).
♦ Poor crash safety.

Note

♦ Only install maintenance-free batteries in accordance to spec‐

ifications “TL82506” (as of December 1997) and
“VW75073” (as of August 2001).
♦ Batteries from the replacement parts range feature a base
strip adapter for matching to different retainer flanges.
♦ The ⇒ battery operating instructions give details of when and
how to use the base strip adapter.

Vehicles with start/stop system

Note

♦ Due to higher demands on the deep-cycle resistance, a spe‐

cial battery is used in vehicles equipped with a start/stop
system.
♦ When renewing the battery, note the correct part designation.
♦ Batteries intended for use in vehicles with a start/stop system
are marked “AGM” (Absorbent Glass Mat) or “EFB” (En‐
hanced Flooded Battery).

Continued for all vehicles

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– Insert battery in battery tray -1- in such a way that battery base
strip makes contact at bottom and side of stop -arrows-.
• It should no longer be possible to move battery towards rear
or sides.

– Fit securing bracket -1-.

• Make sure that lug -arrow- on securing bracket -1- engages
into recess in battery base strip.
– Tighten bolt -2- for securing bracket -1-.
– Checking battery is seated securely
With ignition and electrical equipment switched off, connect bat‐
tery in the following sequence:
– Fit battery clamp -3- of positive cable to positive battery ter‐
minal “+”.
– Tighten nut -4-.
– Connect battery ⇒ page 14 .

Note

If the battery is renewed, the battery monitor control unit - J367-

must be adapted ⇒ page 21 .

Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.1 Assembly overview - battery; battery in engine com‐
partment”, page 4

1.2.2 Removing and installing battery, battery

in luggage compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

WARNING

Always make sure to comply with the warning notices and

safety regulations when working on the battery ⇒ Electrical
system, General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery .

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove lock carrier trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trims; Removing and in‐
stalling lock carrier trim .
– Loosen nut -2- a few turns.
– Pull battery clamp -1- of earth wire off negative battery termi‐
nal.

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– Pull central gas venting system -2- off battery - A- .

– Remove retainer -3- for wire from reinforcement -1-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Remove reinforcement -1- upwards.

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– Open cover -2- for positive battery terminal.

– Loosen nut -5- a few turns.
– Pull battery clamp with main fuse carrier -4- off positive battery
terminal.
– Unscrew bolt -arrow- from securing bracket -3-.
– Detach securing bracket -3-.
– Pull battery - A- -1- in direction of travel and slightly towards
left out of battery tray.
– Lift battery - A- -1- out of luggage compartment.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

A loosely fitted battery creates the following dangers:

♦ Shortened service life caused by vibration damage (dan‐
ger of explosion).
♦ The plates in the battery cells will be damaged if the bat‐
tery is not secured correctly.
♦ Damage to battery casing by clamping bracket (possible
leakage of acid with high consequential costs).
♦ Poor crash safety.

Note

♦ Only install maintenance-free batteries in accordance to spec‐

ifications “TL82506” (as of December 1997) and
“VW75073” (as of August 2001).
♦ Batteries from the replacement parts range feature a base
strip adapter for matching to different retainer flanges.
♦ The ⇒ battery operating instructions give details of when and
how to use the base strip adapter.

Vehicles with start/stop system

Note

♦ Due to higher demands on the deep-cycle resistance, a spe‐

cial battery is used in vehicles equipped with a start/stop
system.
♦ When renewing the battery, note the correct part designation.
♦ Batteries intended for use in vehicles with a start/stop system
are marked “AGM” (Absorbent Glass Mat) or “EFB” (En‐
hanced Flooded Battery).

Continued for all vehicles

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– Place battery - A- into battery tray -1- so that battery base strip
lies against stops at bottom and sides -arrows-.
• It should no longer be possible to move battery - A- towards
rear or sides.

– Fit securing bracket -3-.

– Tighten bolt -arrow- for securing bracket -3-.
– Ensure that battery - A- is seated securely.
With ignition and electrical equipment switched off, connect bat‐
tery - A- in the following sequence:
– Push battery clamp with main fuse carrier -4- onto positive
battery terminal.
– Tighten nut -5-.
– Close cover -2- for positive battery terminal.
– Connect battery - A- ⇒ page 16 .

Note

If the battery is renewed, the battery monitor control unit - J367-

must be adapted ⇒ page 21 .

Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - battery; battery in luggage com‐
partment”, page 6

1.3 Disconnecting and connecting battery

⇒ “1.3.1 Disconnecting and connecting battery; battery in engine
compartment”, page 14
⇒ “1.3.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery, battery in luggage
compartment”, page 16

1.3.1 Disconnecting and connecting battery;

battery in engine compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Disconnecting
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Keep the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Open cover -1- on battery negative terminal.
– Loosen nut -3- a few turns.
– Pull battery clamp -2- of earth wire off battery terminal.
Connecting
Observe the following when connecting the battery:

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– Separate electrical connector -2- on battery monitor control

unit - J367- -3-.
– Fit battery terminal clamp of earth cable to negative battery
terminal “–” by hand.
– Tighten nut -1-.
– Reconnect connector -2- to battery monitor control unit -
J367- .
– Switch on ignition.
– Check time and adjust, if necessary.
– Completely open windows, and then completely close them.
– Then, with windows closed, pull window regulator switches
until relay can be heard to switch.
– Check convenience mode of the window regulators.
With convenience closing activated, windows must close fully
without the need for holding the window regulator switch.

Note

After the voltage supply has been switched back on, the vehicle
must travel several meters before the ESP warning lamp goes
out.

Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.1 Assembly overview - battery; battery in engine com‐
partment”, page 4

1.3.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery,

battery in luggage compartment

Caution

Observe the following instructions and precautions on safety

when working on pyrotechnic components:
♦ Contrary to the following description, the battery must be
disconnected with the ignition SWITCHED ON when
working on pyrotechnic components (e.g. airbags, belt
tensioners) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Safety precautions; Safety precautions when working on
pyrotechnic components .

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

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Disconnecting
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove luggage compartment floor from vehicle towards
rear.
– Loosen nut -2- a few turns.
– Pull battery clamp -1- of earth wire off negative battery termi‐
nal.
Connecting
Observe the following when connecting the battery:

– Separate electrical connector -2- on battery monitor control

unit - J367- -3-.
– Fit battery terminal clamp of earth cable to negative battery
terminal “–” by hand.
– Tighten nut -1-.
– Reattach electrical connector -2- to battery monitor control unit
- J367- -3-.
– Switch on ignition.
– Check time and adjust, if necessary.
– Completely open windows, and then completely close them.
– Then, with windows closed, pull window regulator switches
until relay can be heard to switch.
– Check convenience mode of the window regulators.
With convenience closing activated, windows must close fully
without the need for holding the window regulator switch.

Note

After the voltage supply has been switched back on, the vehicle
must travel several meters before the ESP warning lamp goes
out.

Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - battery; battery in luggage com‐
partment”, page 6

1.4 Removing and installing battery tray

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Removing
– Remove battery - A- ⇒ page 7 .
– If necessary, remove air filter housing ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter;
Removing and installing air filter housing or ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ;
Air filter; Removing and installing air filter housing .
– Lay wiring harness on battery tray -arrows A- to one side.
– If fitted, release fastener -arrow B- on water separator for dual
clutch gearbox -1-, and unclip water separator -1- upwards
from battery tray.
– If fitted, release fasteners -arrows C- on bracket for control unit
for NOx sender - J583- -2-, and pull bracket for control unit for
NOx sender - J583- -2- upwards off battery tray.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.

– Remove battery tray -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.1 Assembly overview - battery; battery in engine com‐
partment”, page 4

1.5 Checking battery

Check battery ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr.
27 ; Checking battery .
The battery - A- is monitored in the self-diagnosis function of the
data bus diagnostic interface - J533- in Guided Fault Find-
ing mode ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

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1.6 Charging battery

Charging battery ⇒ Electrical System, General Information; Rep.
gr. 27 ; Charging battery .

1.7 Removing and installing earth wire with

battery monitor control unit - J367-
⇒ “1.7.1 Removing and installing earth cable with battery monitor
control unit J367 , battery in engine compartment”, page 19
⇒ “1.7.2 Removing and installing earth cable with battery monitor
control unit J367 , battery in luggage compartment”, page 20

1.7.1 Removing and installing earth cable with

battery monitor control unit - J367- , bat‐
tery in engine compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Removing
– Remove battery - A- ⇒ page 7 .
– Separate electrical connector -2- on battery monitor control
unit - J367- -3-.

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– Unscrew nut -1- from earth cable -2-.

– Unscrew nut -3-.
– Remove earth wire with battery monitor control unit - J367-
-4-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Adapt battery monitor control unit - J367- ⇒ page 21 .
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.1 Assembly overview - battery; battery in engine com‐
partment”, page 4

1.7.2 Removing and installing earth cable with

battery monitor control unit - J367- , bat‐
tery in luggage compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Removing
– Remove luggage compartment floor from vehicle towards
rear.

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– Loosen nut -1- a few turns.

– Pull battery clamp of earth cable -2- off negative battery ter‐
minal.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3- on battery
monitor control unit - J367- .
– Unscrew nut -4-.
– Remove earth cable -2- with battery monitor control unit -
J367- .
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Adapt battery monitor control unit - J367- ⇒ page 21 .
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - battery; battery in luggage com‐
partment”, page 6

1.8 Adapting battery monitor control unit -

J367-
After the installation of a new starter battery or a new battery
monitor control unit - J367- , the battery monitor control unit -
J367- must be adapted.
– Connect ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 313 .
– Adapt battery monitor control unit - J367- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester.

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2 Alternator
⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - alternator”, page 22
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing alternator”, page 23
⇒ “2.3 Checking alternator”, page 29
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley”, page 30
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing voltage regulator”, page 37

2.1 Assembly overview - alternator

⇒ “2.1.1 Assembly overview - alternator with sliding bushes”,
page 22
⇒ “2.1.2 Assembly overview - alternator without sliding bushes”,
page 23

2.1.1 Assembly overview - alternator with sliding bushes

1 - Alternator
❑ Removing and installing
poly V-belt pulley
⇒ page 30
❑ Removing and installing
voltage regulator - C1-
⇒ page 37
❑ Checking ⇒ page 29
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 23
2 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 23 Nm
3 - Sliding bushes
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Free off sliding bushes
4 - Electrical connector
5 - Cover
6 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
7 - Terminal 30/B+
8 - Nut
❑ Not fitted in all vehicles
❑ 3.2 Nm
9 - Clamp
❑ Not fitted in all vehicles
10 - Threaded pin
❑ Not fitted in all vehicles
❑ 3.2 Nm

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2.1.2 Assembly overview - alternator without sliding bushes

1 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 23 Nm
2 - Alternator
❑ Removing and installing
poly V-belt pulley
⇒ page 30
❑ Removing and installing
voltage regulator - C1-
⇒ page 37
❑ Checking ⇒ page 29
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 23
3 - Electrical connector
4 - Terminal 30/B+
5 - Cover
6 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm

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2.2 Removing and installing alternator
⇒ “2.2.1 Removing and installing alternator, vehicles with 1.4 l and
1.5 l TSI engine”, page 23
⇒ “2.2.2 Removing and installing alternator, vehicles with 2.0 l TSI
engine”, page 25
⇒ “2.2.3 Removing and installing alternator, vehicles with TDI en‐
gine”, page 27

2.2.1 Removing and installing alternator, ve‐

hicles with 1.4 l and 1.5 l TSI engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 14 .
– Remove poly V-belt ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block, pulley end;
Removing and installing poly V-belt .
– Remove tensioner for poly V-belt ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder
block (pulley end); Removing and installing tensioner for poly
V-belt .
Vehicles with air conditioning system

Caution

Risk of damage to air conditioner compressor, refrigerant lines

and refrigerant hoses:
♦ Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket ⇒ Heating,

air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner com‐
pressor; Removing air conditioner compressor from and in‐
stalling on bracket .
– Secure air conditioner compressor to lock carrier so that re‐
frigerant lines are not under tension.
Continued for all vehicles
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.

Note

♦ If alternator - C- -1- is stuck in its bracket, screw bolts in again

except for the last 2 turns.
♦ Carefully hit bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release
sliding bushes of alternator mounting.

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– Remove alternator - C- -1- from bracket with electrical wires

still connected.
– Disconnect electrical connector -3-.
– Lever off cap -2-.
– Unscrew nut, and remove terminal 30/B+ -4-.
– Remove alternator - C- -1- downwards to the right.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– To facilitate positioning of alternator - C- , slide bushes of al‐
ternator mounting slightly towards rear.

Note

Make sure that bushes slide freely and are not too tight (loosen,
if necessary) because otherwise the clamping force of a stiff bush
will be insufficient even when the correct torque is applied.

– Connect battery ⇒ page 14 .

– Always start engine and check belt running after completing
work.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Assembly overview - alternator with sliding bushes”,
page 22

2.2.2 Removing and installing alternator, ve‐

hicles with 2.0 l TSI engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

♦ Engine bung set - VAS 6122-

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Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 14 .
– Remove radiator cowl ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ; Radiator/radiator fan;
Removing and installing radiator cowl .
– Remove poly V-belt ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block, pulley end;
Removing and installing poly V-belt .
– Unscrew bolts -1- and -2-.

– Release hose clips -1- and -2- and remove air intake hose.
– Seal open lines and connections using clean plugs from en‐
gine bung set - VAS 6122- .

– Lay coolant hose -3- to one side.

– Release hose clip -2-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
– Remove right air intake pipe.
Vehicles with air conditioning system

Caution

Risk of damage to air conditioner compressor, refrigerant lines

and refrigerant hoses:
♦ Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket ⇒ Heating,

air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner com‐
pressor; Removing air conditioner compressor from and in‐
stalling on bracket .
– Secure air conditioner compressor to lock carrier so that re‐
frigerant lines are not under tension.

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Continued for all vehicles

– Move electrical wiring harness clear -arrow-.
– Unscrew bolts -5- and -6-.
– Pull alternator - C- -4- towards front.
– Disconnect electrical connector -3-.
– Lever off cap -2-.
– Unscrew nut, and remove terminal 30/B+ -1-.
– Remove alternator - C- -4- downwards (towards centre of ve‐
hicle).
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Connect battery ⇒ page 14 .
– Always start engine and check belt running after completing
work.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.2 Assembly overview - alternator without sliding bush‐
es”, page 23

2.2.3 Removing and installing alternator, ve‐

hicles with TDI engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 14 .

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– Remove poly V-belt ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block, pulley end;

Removing and installing poly V-belt .
– Remove tensioner for poly V-belt ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder
block (pulley end); Removing and installing tensioner for poly
V-belt .
Vehicles without bi-turbo engine
– Remove radiator cowl ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ; Radiator/radiator fan;
Removing and installing radiator cowl .
Vehicles with bi-turbo engine
– Remove radiator ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ; Radiator/radiator fan; Re‐
moving and installing radiator .
– Remove actuator for engine temperature regulation - N493- ⇒
Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump, thermostat .
– Remove charge air cooling pump - V188- ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ;
Coolant pump, thermostat; Removing and installing electric
coolant pump .
Vehicles with air conditioning system

Caution

Risk of damage to air conditioner compressor, refrigerant lines

and refrigerant hoses:
♦ Do NOT stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.

– Remove air conditioner compressor from bracket ⇒ Heating,

air conditioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner com‐
pressor; Removing air conditioner compressor from and in‐
stalling on bracket .
– Secure air conditioner compressor to lock carrier so that re‐
frigerant lines are not under tension.

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Continued for all vehicles

– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.

Note

♦ If alternator - C- -1- is stuck in its bracket, screw bolts in again

except for the last 2 turns.
♦ Carefully hit bolt heads with flat side of hammer to release
sliding bushes of alternator mounting.

– Remove alternator - C- -1- from bracket with electrical wires

still connected.
– Disconnect electrical connector -5-.
– Lever off cap -4-.
– Unscrew nut, and remove terminal 30/B+ -3-.
– Unscrew nut -6- and pull off clamp -2-.
– Remove alternator - C- -1- downwards to the right.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– To facilitate positioning of alternator - C- , slide bushes of al‐
ternator mounting slightly towards rear.

Note

Make sure that bushes slide freely and are not too tight (loosen,
if necessary) because otherwise the clamping force of a stiff bush
will be insufficient even when the correct torque is applied.

– Connect battery ⇒ page 14 .

– Always start engine and check belt running after completing
work.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Assembly overview - alternator with sliding bushes”,
page 22

2.3 Checking alternator

– Check alternator - C- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

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2.4 Removing and installing poly V-belt pul‐

ley
⇒ “2.4.1 Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley without free‐
wheel”, page 30
⇒ “2.4.2 Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley with free‐
wheel, manufacturer: Bosch”, page 31
⇒ “2.4.3 Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley with free‐
wheel, manufacturer: Valeo”, page 33
⇒ “2.4.4 Removing and installing decoupler pulley with free‐
wheel”, page 35

2.4.1 Removing and installing poly V-belt pul‐

ley without freewheel
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Socket insert - 3310-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-

Removing
– Remove alternator - C- ⇒ page 23 .
– Clamp alternator - C- in vice at mounting points.

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– Unscrew securing nut of poly V-belt pulley from alternator

shaft using socket - 3310- .
– Remove poly V-belt pulley from alternator shaft.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Securing nut for poly V-belt pulley 65 Nm

2.4.2 Removing and installing poly V-belt pul‐

ley with freewheel, manufacturer: Bosch
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Multipoint adapter - 3400-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-

Removing
– Remove alternator - C- ⇒ page 23 .
– Clamp alternator - C- in vice at mounting points.
– Lever off poly V-belt pulley cap.

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– Insert adapter - 3400- into poly V-belt pulley using 17 mm ring

spanner.
– Insert M10 multipoint bit -1- into alternator shaft.
– Counterhold alternator shaft whilst releasing poly V-belt pulley
by turning it anti-clockwise with ring spanner.
– Hold poly V-belt pulley stationary by hand.
– Turn alternator shaft until poly V-belt pulley can be removed.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Screw poly V-belt pulley by hand onto alternator shaft as far
as stop.
Before installing poly V-belt pulley, alternator must be adapted as
follows:

– Release socket drive -1- and pull off grip -2-.

– Turn grip -2- 180°, and reinsert socket -1-.
– Set turning direction of torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- to anti-
clockwise at socket drive.

– Insert M10 multipoint bit -1- into alternator shaft.

– Counterhold adapter - 3400- using 17 mm ring spanner.
– Tighten poly V-belt pulley by turning alternator shaft anti-
clockwise using torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- .

Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Securing nut for poly V-belt pulley 80 Nm

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2.4.3 Removing and installing poly V-belt pulley with freewheel, manufacturer:
Valeo

Special tools and workshop

equipment required

♦ Multipoint adapter - 3400-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
♦ TORX driver bit - V.A.G 1603/1-
Removing:
– Remove alternator - C- ⇒ page 23 .
– Clamp alternator - C- in vice at mounting points.
– Lever off poly V-belt pulley cap.

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– Insert adapter - 3400- into poly V-belt pulley using 17 mm ring

spanner.
– Insert TORX key - V.A.G 1603/1- into alternator shaft.
– Counterhold alternator shaft whilst releasing poly V-belt pulley
by turning it anti-clockwise with ring spanner.
– Hold poly V-belt pulley stationary by hand.
– Turn alternator shaft until poly V-belt pulley can be removed.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Screw poly V-belt pulley by hand onto alternator shaft as far
as stop.
To install poly V-belt pulley, the torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-
needs to be set up as follows:

– Release socket drive -1- and pull off grip -2-.

– Turn grip -2- 180°, and reinsert socket -1-.
– Set turning direction of torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- to anti-
clockwise at socket drive.

– Insert TORX key - V.A.G 1603/1- into alternator shaft.

– Counterhold adapter - 3400- using 17 mm ring spanner.
– Tighten poly V-belt pulley by turning alternator shaft anti-
clockwise using torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- .

Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Securing nut for poly V-belt pulley 80 Nm

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2.4.4 Removing and installing decoupler pul‐

ley with freewheel
General description
There are different types of decoupled pulleys with freewheel.
Before removing the decoupler pulley with freewheel, it must be
determined which special tool must be used.

Caution

The length of the poly V-belt depends on the version of de‐

coupler pulley with freewheel installed.
Check which version of decoupler pulley with freewheel is in‐
stalled in order to ensure installation of the correct poly V-belt.
Refer to ETKA for proper allocation of the poly V-belt.

Distinguishing between different versions of decoupler pulleys

with freewheel:
-A- decoupler pulley with freewheel, small; use adapter -T10474-
-B- decoupler pulley with freewheel, large; use adapter -3400-

Note

The poly V-belt for the large decoupler pulley with freewheel must
be longer owing to the fact that the decoupler pulley with free‐
wheel has a larger diameter.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Multipoint adapter - T10474-

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♦ Multipoint adapter - 3400-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-

♦ Socket drive with 8 mm hexagon socket or TORX T50

Removing:
– Remove alternator - C- ⇒ page 23 .
– Clamp alternator - C- in vice at mounting points.
– Remove protective cap (where present) from decoupler pulley
with freewheel.
– Insert multipoint adapter - T10474- or multipoint adapter -
3400- -1- into pulley, and fit a ring spanner.
– Insert suitable tool -2- into alternator shaft.
– Turn alternator shaft clockwise to loosen it, counterholding
with ring spanner while doing so.
– Hold decoupled pulley with freewheel stationary with your
hand, and turn alternator shaft until decoupled pulley with
freewheel can be removed.
Installing:
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
Modify the torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- as follows to assemble
decoupled pulley with freewheel:

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– Release socket drive -1- and pull off grip -2-.

– Turn torque wrench grip -2- 180° and reinsert socket drive.
– Set turning direction of torque wrench - V.A.G 1332- to anti-
clockwise at socket drive.
– First screw poly V-belt pulley with freewheel onto alternator
shaft by hand to stop.

– Insert multipoint adapter - T10474- -1- into decoupler pulley

with freewheel, and fit a ring spanner.
– Insert suitable tool -2- into alternator shaft.
– Turn alternator shaft anti-clockwise using torque wrench -
V.A.G 1332- -3- in order to tighten decoupled pulley with
freewheel.
Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Securing nut for poly V-belt pulley 80 Nm

2.5 Removing and installing voltage regula‐

tor
⇒ “2.5.1 Removing and installing voltage regulator, manufacturer:
Bosch”, page 37
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and installing voltage regulator, manufacturer:
Valeo”, page 38

2.5.1 Removing and installing voltage regula‐

tor, manufacturer: Bosch
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

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Removing
– Remove alternator - C- ⇒ page 23 .
– Carefully lever protective cap -1- off alternator - C- .

– Remove bolts -arrows- for voltage regulator - C1- .

– Remove voltage regulator - C1- from alternator - C- .
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Bolts for voltage regulator - C1- 2 Nm

2.5.2 Removing and installing voltage regula‐

tor, manufacturer: Valeo
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-

Removing
– Remove alternator - C- ⇒ page 23 .

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– Carefully lever protective cap -1- off alternator - C- .

– Unscrew bolts -2- of voltage regulator - C1- -3-.

– Remove voltage regulator - C1- -3- from alternator - C- .
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Install voltage regulator - C1- .

– Press down protective cap for carbon brushes -A- -arrow- until
is it flush with the voltage regulator housing.

– Fit new protective cap -1- to alternator - C- .

Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Bolts for voltage regulator - C1- 4 Nm

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3 Starter motor
⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - starter”, page 40
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing starter motor”, page 41

3.1 Assembly overview - starter

⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - starter (vehicles with manual gearbox)”,
page 40
⇒ “3.1.2 Assembly overview - starter (vehicles with dual clutch
gearbox)”, page 41

3.1.1 Exploded view - starter (vehicles with manual gearbox)

1 - Starter motor - B-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 41
2 - Centre hex stud
❑ 80 Nm
3 - Earth cable
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment
4 - Nut
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment
❑ 20 Nm
5 - Electrical connector
6 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
7 - Cover
8 - Terminal 30/B+
9 - Nut
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment
❑ 20 Nm
10 - Earth cable
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment
11 - Bracket
❑ For wiring harness

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3.1.2 Assembly overview - starter (vehicles with dual clutch gearbox)

1 - Starter motor - B-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 43
2 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm
3 - Electrical connector
4 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
5 - Cover
6 - Terminal 30/B+
7 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
8 - Earth cable
9 - Bolt
❑ 40 Nm

3.2 Removing and installing starter motor

⇒ “3.2.1 Removing and installing starter, vehicle with manual
gearbox”, page 41
⇒ “3.2.2 Removing and installing starter motor, vehicles with dual
clutch gearbox”, page 43

3.2.1 Removing and installing starter, vehicle

with manual gearbox
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-

Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth wire from battery -
A- ⇒ page 14 .
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise in‐
sulation .
Vehicles with air filter housing installed above starter - B-
– Remove air filter housing ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter; Removing
and installing air filter housing or ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air filter;
Removing and installing air filter housing .
Continued for all vehicles
– Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
– Press off cap -2-.
– Unscrew nut -3-, and remove terminal 30/B+.

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– Unscrew nut -1- from upper bolt of starter - B- .

– Detach earth cable -2-.

– Unscrew nut -4- and remove retainer -1- for wiring harness.

Note

The electrical wiring remains connected.

– Unscrew bolts -2- and -5- from starter - B- -3-.

– Remove starter - B- -3- downwards.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Connect battery - A- ⇒ page 14 .
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - starter (vehicles with manual gear‐
box)”, page 40

3.2.2 Removing and installing starter motor,

vehicles with dual clutch gearbox
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1332-

Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth wire from battery -
A- ⇒ page 14 .
Vehicles with air filter housing installed above starter - B-
– Remove air filter housing ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Air filter; Removing
and installing air filter housing or ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ; Air filter;
Removing and installing air filter housing .
Continued for all vehicles
– If necessary, remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Assembly overview -
noise insulation .
– Unscrew nut -2- from lower bolt for starter - B- -1-.
– Detach earth cable -3-.
– Unscrew bolt -4- of starter - B- -1-.

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– Disconnect electrical connector -3-.

– Press off cap -4-.
– Unscrew nut -5-, and remove terminal 30/B+.
– Unscrew bolt -1- of starter - B- -2-.
– Remove starter - B- -2- upwards.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Connect battery - A- ⇒ page 14 .
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.2 Assembly overview - starter (vehicles with dual clutch
gearbox)”, page 41

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4 Cruise control system (CCS)

All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Cruise
control system (CCS)

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5 Start/stop system
⇒ “5.1 General description - start/stop system”, page 47
⇒ “5.2 Overview of fitting locations - start/stop system”,
page 47

5.1 General description - start/stop system

The start/stop system is used for reducing fuel consumption by
automatically switching off the engine when the vehicle is sta‐
tionary and automatically starting it when the driver wants the
vehicle to move on. The start/stop mode is activated automati‐
cally. In order for this to happen, the vehicle must be driven for
approx. 4 seconds at a minimum speed of 3 km/h.

5.2 Overview of fitting locations - start/stop system

Note

The illustration shows fitting locations for left-hand drive vehicles. Fitting locations for right-hand drive vehicles
are similar.

1 - Start/stop operation switch

- E693-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 244
2 - Bracket
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit - J519-
3 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Fitting location overview
⇒ page 296

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6 Adaptive cruise control

⇒ “6.1 Overview of fitting locations - adaptive cruise control”, page
48
⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing automatic distance control unit”,
page 48
⇒ “6.3 Calibrating adaptive cruise control”, page 49

6.1 Overview of fitting locations - adaptive cruise control

1 - Dash panel insert - KX2-

❑ With control unit in dash
panel insert - J285- .
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 52
2 - Adaptive cruise control but‐
ton - E357-
❑ Integrated in multifunc‐
tion steering wheel
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Communication;
Rep. gr. 91 ; Multifunc‐
tion steering wheel; Re‐
moving and installing
multifunction buttons in
steering wheel -E441- /
-E440- .
3 - Electrical connector
4 - Radiator grille
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ;
Radiator grille/front trim;
Removing and installing
radiator grille
5 - Adaptive cruise control unit
- J428-
❑ Calibrating ⇒ page 49
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 48
6 - Volkswagen emblem
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ;
Lettering and emblems;
Removing and installing emblems at vehicle front .

6.2 Removing and installing automatic dis‐

tance control unit

Note

If the automatic distance control unit - J428- is renewed, start the

respective function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

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Removing
– Remove VW emblem from radiator grille ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Lettering and emblems; Removing
and installing emblems at vehicle front .
– Release locking lugs -2-.
– At the same time, swing adaptive cruise control unit - J428-
-1- in -direction of arrow- out of radiator grille.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– The adaptive cruise control unit - J428- must be heard to en‐
gage firmly in radiator grille.
– If necessary, calibrate adaptive cruise control ⇒ page 49 .

6.3 Calibrating adaptive cruise control

Conditions
– The adaptive cruise control unit - J428- must be calibrated if
any of the following conditions apply:
⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Adaptive cruise
control; Calibrating adaptive cruise control

Note

♦ Excessive horizontal adjustment of the adaptive cruise control

unit - J428- results in permanent deactivation of the functions
ACC/front scan system. In this case, the following message
appears in the dash panel insert - KX2- : ACC/front scan
system not available .

♦ Limited sensor functionality due to soiling or weather condi‐

tions, e.g. heavy rain, snowfall, sensor icing etc., results in
temporary loss of the ACC/front scan system functions. In this
case, the following message appears in the dash panel insert
- KX2- : ACC/front scan system: no sensor data .

– Calibrate adaptive cruise control ⇒ Running gear, axles,

steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Adaptive cruise control; Calibrating
adaptive cruise control .

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90 – Gauges, instruments
1 Dash panel insert
⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - dash panel insert”, page 50
⇒ “1.2 Assembly overview - head-up display”, page 51
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing dash panel insert KX2 ”,
page 52
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing control unit for head-up display”,
page 55

1.1 Assembly overview - dash panel insert

1 - Electrical connector
2 - Dash panel insert - KX2-
❑ With control unit in dash
panel insert - J285- .
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 52
3 - Dash panel insert trim
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ;
Dash panel; Removing
and installing dash pan‐
el insert trim .
4 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1.5 Nm

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1.2 Assembly overview - head-up display

Note

♦ The illustration shows fitting locations for left-hand drive vehicles. Fitting locations for right-hand drive ve‐
hicles are similar.
♦ For reasons of clarity, the dash panel is not shown in illustration.

1 - Assembly overview - head-

up display - J898-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 55
2 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 1.5 Nm
3 - Central tube for dash panel
❑ Assembly overview ⇒
General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ;
Central tube for dash
panel; Assembly over‐
view - central tube for
dash panel

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1.3 Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert - KX2-
⇒ “1.3.1 Removing and installing dash panel insert KX2 , dash
panel insert with analogue instruments”, page 52
⇒ “1.3.2 Removing and installing dash panel insert KX2 , fully
digital dash panel insert”, page 53

1.3.1 Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert - KX2- , dash panel insert with ana‐
logue instruments
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester

Note

♦ All indicator lamps in the dash panel insert - KX2- are equipped
with light-emitting diodes. Light-emitting diodes cannot be re‐
newed separately if defective. The dash panel insert must be
renewed.
♦ The dash panel insert - KX2- must not be dismantled.
♦ If the dash panel insert - KX2- with the control unit in dash
panel insert - J285- is to be renewed, start the respective func‐
tion ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

General description:
Following components are integrated in the dash panel insert -
KX2- :
♦ Control unit in dash panel insert - J285-
♦ Fuel gauge - G1-
♦ Speedometer - G21-
♦ Coolant temperature gauge - G3-
♦ Rev. counter - G5-
♦ Warning lamps
Removing
– Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the
full range of the steering column adjustment for this purpose.
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

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– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Unclip upper steering column trim from lower steering column
trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compart‐
ments and covers; Removing and installing upper steering
column trim .
– Remove trim panel for dash panel on driver side ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and
installing trim panel for dash panel .
– Unscrew bolts -2-.

Note

The dash panel insert - KX2- is engaged in the dash panel. There‐
fore, a greater force is necessary to remove it.

– Pull out dash panel insert - KX2- -1- until it makes contact with
steering wheel.
– Disconnect electrical connector -5-.
– Press locking detent -4- to disconnect connector.
– Swing retaining bracket -3-, and pull off connector -5-.
– Remove dash panel insert - KX2- towards front passenger
side between steering wheel and dash panel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - dash panel insert”, page 50

1.3.2 Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert - KX2- , fully digital dash panel insert
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Assembly tool - T10389-

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♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

♦ Protective cap for wiring harness connector - VAS 6223/9-

Note

♦ The dash panel insert - KX2- must not be dismantled.

♦ It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel prior to re‐
moval of the dash panel insert - KX2- .
♦ If the dash panel insert - KX2- with the control unit in dash
panel insert - J285- is to be renewed, start the respective func‐
tion ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Mark dimension -a- on assembly tool - T10389- using e.g. tex‐
tile reinforced tape.
♦ Dimension -a- = 46.5 mm
– Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the
full range of the steering column adjustment for this purpose.
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Unclip upper steering column trim from lower steering column
trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compart‐
ments and covers; Removing and installing upper steering
column trim .
– Remove trim panel for dash panel on driver side ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and
installing trim panel for dash panel .

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– Unscrew bolts -2-.

Carefully push assembly tool - T10389- between dash panel in‐
sert - KX2- -1- and dash panel until the mark previously made on
the assembly tool is flush with the dash panel insert.
– Turn assembly tool - T10389- by 90° so that »hook« on as‐
sembly tool engages in recess in dash panel insert - KX2-
-1-.

Note

The dash panel insert - KX2- is engaged in the dash panel. There‐
fore, a greater force is necessary to remove it.

– Release dash panel insert - KX2- -1- from fasteners in dash

panel using assembly tool - T10389- .
– Repeat the same procedure on the other side of dash panel
insert - KX2- .
– Pull out dash panel insert - KX2- so that connectors become
accessible.
– Separate electrical connector.

– Press locking detent -1- to disconnect connector.

– Swing retainer in -direction of arrow- and pull off connector.
– Release and disconnect MOST bus connector.

– Attach protective cap for cable-set connector - VAS 6223/9-

-1- by plugging it on the connector of MOST bus -2-.
– Remove dash panel insert - KX2- from between steering wheel
and dash panel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - dash panel insert”, page 50

1.4 Removing and installing control unit for

head-up display
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♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

♦ Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive ve‐

hicles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles
is similar.
♦ If the control unit for Head-up Display - J898- is renewed, start
the respective function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing

Note

For purposes of clarity, the steering wheel is not shown.

– Remove dash panel insert - KX2- ⇒ page 52 .

– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows A-.
– Swing control unit for head-up display in
-direction of arrow B- out of dash panel.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.2 Assembly overview - head-up display”, page 51

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2 Horn
⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - horn”, page 57
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing treble horn H2 and bass horn H7
”, page 57
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing bracket for horn H2 / H7 ”,
page 58

2.1 Assembly overview - horn

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Bracket
❑ For horn -H2- / -H7-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 58
2 - Bolt
❑ 18 Nm
3 - Nut
❑ 9 Nm
4 - Horn
❑ Treble horn - H2- instal‐
led on left.
❑ Bass horn - H7- installed
on right.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 57
5 - Electrical connector

2.2 Removing and installing treble horn -

H2- and bass horn - H7-
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the right side. Removal
and installation on the left side are analogous.

Removing
– Remove noise insulation ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise in‐
sulation .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
– Unscrew nut -3-.
– Detach horn -2- from bracket.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - horn”, page 57

2.3 Removing and installing bracket for horn

-H2- / -H7-
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the right side. Removal
and installation on the left side are analogous.

Removing
– Remove horn -H2- / -H7- ⇒ page 57 .
– Unscrew bolt -2-.
– Remove bracket -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - horn”, page 57

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92 – Windscreen wash/wipe system

1 windscreen wiper system.
⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - windscreen wiper system”,
page 60
⇒ “1.2 Moving wipers to service position”, page 63
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing wiper blade”, page 63
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing wiper arms”, page 64
⇒ “1.5 Adjusting wiper arms”, page 66
⇒ “1.6 Removing and installing wiper motor V ”, page 67
⇒ “1.7 Renewing wiper motor”, page 68
⇒ “1.8 Deactivating APP function of wiper motor”, page 70
⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing rain and light sensor”, page 71

1.1 Assembly overview - windscreen wiper

system
⇒ “1.1.1 Assembly overview - windscreen wiper system”,
page 60
⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - wiper motor and wiper frame”, page
62

1.1.1 Assembly overview - windscreen wiper system

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1 - Wiper blade on front pas‐

senger side
❑ Different length ⇒ Elec‐
tronic Parts Catalogue
(ETKA)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 63
2 - Wiper blade on driver side
❑ Different length ⇒ Elec‐
tronic Parts Catalogue
(ETKA)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 63
3 - Wiper arm on driver side
❑ Different length ⇒ Elec‐
tronic Parts Catalogue
(ETKA)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 64
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 66
4 - Cover
5 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
6 - Bolt
❑ Specified torque and
tightening sequence
⇒ page 62
7 - Wiper frame
❑ With windscreen wiper
motor - V-
❑ With wiper motor control
unit - J400- .
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 67
8 - Bolt
❑ Specified torque and tightening sequence ⇒ page 62
9 - Bolt
❑ Specified torque and tightening sequence ⇒ page 62
10 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
11 - Cover
12 - Wiper arm on front passenger side
❑ Different length ⇒ Electronic Parts Catalogue (ETKA)
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 64
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 66

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Wiper frame - specified torque and tightening sequence

– Tighten bolts for wiper frame -4- in stages in the sequence
shown:
Stage Bolts Specified torque
1. -1 … 3- Screw in by hand as far as stop
2. -1 … 3- 8 Nm

1.1.2 Assembly overview - wiper motor and wiper frame

1 - Wiper frame
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 67
2 - Nut
❑ 25 Nm
3 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 9 Nm
4 - Wiper motor - V-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 68

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1.2 Moving wipers to service position

Caution

Risk of damaging the bonnet when moving wipers back into

the park position.
♦ Do not manoeuvre the vehicle with wiper arms folded out.
♦ The wipers automatically move back to the park position
when the wiper switch is operated or when road speed
exceeds 6 km/h.

Caution

Risk of damage to wiper blades due to freezing.

♦ In the event of frost, check if wiper blades are frozen.

Note

If it is necessary for the windscreen wiper motor to run during the

working procedure, the bonnet must be closed completely, as
otherwise the power supply to the wiper motor will be interrupted.

– Switch on ignition.
– Switch off ignition.
– Activate “flick wipe”.
• The wipers are moving to “service position”.

1.3 Removing and installing wiper blade

Removing
– Move wipers to service position ⇒ page 63 .

Caution

Risk of damage to the wiper blade.

♦ Joint-free wipers are very flexible. To lift the wiper blades
off the windscreen, touch them only in the area in which
the wiper blades are attached to the wipers.

– Lift wiper arm off the windscreen.

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– Press retaining clip -arrow A- and push wiper blade -1- off
wiper arm -2- -arrow B-.
– Remove wiper blade -1-.
Installing

Caution

Risk of damage to the vehicle body.

♦ Wiper blades for driver and front passenger sides each
have a different length.

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

– Insert wiper blade -1- in parallel movement into wiper arm

-2- -arrow-. Ensure that wiper blade -1- is pushed into wiper
arm -2- until retaining clip is heard to engage.
To leave the “service position”:
– Operate windscreen wiper switch. or
– Drive vehicle faster than 6 km/h.

1.4 Removing and installing wiper arms

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Puller - T10369-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

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Removing

Caution

Risk of damage to wiper shafts.

♦ There is a risk of damage to the wiper shafts when trying
to release the wiper arms without using the puller -
T10369/1- .

Note

♦ If it is necessary for the wiper motor to run during the working

procedure, the bonnet must be closed as otherwise the power
supply to the wiper motor will be interrupted.
♦ Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive ve‐
hicles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles
is similar.

– Move wipers to service position ⇒ page 63 .

– Using a screwdriver, lever caps -3- off wiper arms -1-.
– Loosen nuts -2- a few turns.

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– Fit puller - T10369/1- to wiper arm -1- as shown in illustration.

– Fit thrust piece -2- to wiper arm shaft.
– Turn bolt -3- clockwise until wiper arm -1- has been pulled off
wiper shaft.
– Unscrew nut completely and remove wiper arm -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the vehicle body.

♦ Wiper arms for driver and front passenger sides each have
a different length.

– Adjust wiper arms ⇒ page 66 .

1.5 Adjusting wiper arms

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1331-

Note

♦ If it is necessary for the wiper motor to run during the working

procedure, the bonnet must be closed as otherwise the power
supply to the wiper motor will be interrupted.
♦ Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive ve‐
hicles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles
is similar.

– Deactivate APP function ⇒ page 70 .

– Removing wiper arm ⇒ page 64 .
– Switch on ignition.
– Actuate “flick wipe” function and allow wiper motor to move to
its end position.
– Switch off ignition.
– Fit wiper arm together with attached wiper blade onto wiper
shaft.

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– Align wiper blade as follows on windscreen:

Note

The dimensions given here indicate the distance between the tip
of the wiper blades (driver and front passenger sides) and the
plenum chamber cover at the bottom edge of the windscreen.

♦ Dimension -a- = 10 mm + 10 mm.

♦ Dimension -b- = 10 mm ± 10 mm.

– Tighten nuts -2- for wiper arms -1-.

– Switch on ignition.
– Actuate “flick wipe” function and allow wiper arms move to their
end position.
– Switch off ignition.
– Check wiper arm adjustment again and correct, if necessary.
– Press caps -3- onto wiper arms.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - windscreen wiper system”,
page 60

1.6 Removing and installing wiper motor - V-

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

Note

♦ If the wiper motor - V- with the wiper motor control unit - J400-
is to be renewed, start the respective function ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester.
♦ Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive ve‐
hicles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles
is similar.

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Removing
– Removing wiper arm ⇒ page 64 .
– Remove left plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and installing ple‐
num chamber cover .
– If fitted, release and disconnect connector for heated wind‐
screen.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.
– Unscrew bolts -1-.
– Remove wiring harness from wiper frame -2-.
– Guide wiper frame -2- with linkage and wiper motor out of ple‐
num chamber.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Adjust wiper arms ⇒ page 66 .
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Wiper frame - specified torque and tightening se‐
quence”“ , page 62

1.7 Renewing wiper motor

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release lever - 80-200-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

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WARNING

Danger of injury!
♦ Risk of crushing injuries when performing work on uncov‐
ered windscreen wiper system.
♦ The windscreen wiper system may only be operated after
its proper installation.

Caution

There is a risk of damage to the bonnet and the wiper arms.

♦ Before operating the windscreen wiper system with open
bonnet, ensure that there is sufficient space for the com‐
ponents to move.

Note

♦ In order to be able to operate the windscreen wiper system

with open bonnet, the bonnet lock must be engaged in position
»closed«.
♦ Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive ve‐
hicles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles
is similar.

Removing
– Deactivate APP function of wiper motor ⇒ page 70 .
– Remove wiper motor - V- ⇒ page 67 .

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– Lever drive rod -4- off motor crank ball joint -2- using removal
lever - 80-200- .
– Unscrew nut -1-.
– Pull motor crank -2- off wiper motor shaft.
– Unscrew bolts -3-.
– Remove wiper motor - V- from wiper frame.
Installing
– Attach electrical connector to windscreen wiper motor - V- .
– Switch on ignition.
– Actuate “flick wipe” function, and allow wiper motor - V- to
move to its end position.
– Switch off ignition.
– Separate electrical connector.

– Fit wiper motor - V- to wiper frame.

– Screw in bolts -3-.
– Fit motor crank -2- to windscreen wiper motor shaft.
– Screw on nut -1-.
– Align drive rod -4- parallel to motor crank -2-.
– Tighten nut -1-.
– Connect drive rod -4- to motor crank -2- at ball joint.
– Install wiper motor - V- ⇒ page 67 .
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - wiper motor and wiper frame”,
page 62

1.8 Deactivating APP function of wiper mo‐

tor
The windscreen wiper system is equipped with an APP function
(alternating park position).
With the APP function, the wiper is moved up slightly once it has
reached the lowest position. This occurs every second time the
wiper system is switched off.
To fit the motor crank on the wiper motor, it is necessary for the
motor to be in the lowest park position. To ensure this position is
reached, the APP function must be deactivated.

Note

♦ The APP function cannot be activated.

♦ After 100 cycles of wiper movement, the APP function is acti‐
vated automatically. This applies to wiper motors on which the
APP function has been deactivated and also to new wiper mo‐
tors.

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– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ page 313 .

– Deactivate APP function of wiper motor ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester.

Note

Following successful completion of APP function coding / deac‐

tivation, the wiper motor is located in the lower park position after
the next wipe cycle.

1.9 Removing and installing rain and light

sensor

Note

♦ The rain and light sensor has a silicon layer (coupling pad)
which forms the contact surface to the windscreen.
♦ If a rain and light sensor - G397- is renewed with a rain and
light sensor - G397- having a different part number, the new
rain and light sensor - G397- has to be coded ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester.
♦ The rain and light sensors - G397- cannot be fitted arbitrarily.
Determine the correct rain and light sensor - G397- using the
Electronic parts catalogue (ETKA).

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Keep the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove interior mirror ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Interior mirror; Removing and installing interior mirror .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.
– Insert a narrow screwdriver -5- in the hole as shown in illus‐
tration, and release catches of retaining spring -2- -arrows-.
– Wait 1 minute until silicone pad has fully expanded so that it
can be detached without leaving any residue.
– Detach rain and light sensor - G397- -4- by moving it back and
forth, and remove it from mounting -1-.

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Caution

Risk of damage to humidity sender.

♦ The humidity sender -arrow- on the rain and light sensor
- G397- -1- is very sensitive and must not be damaged.
♦ If the humidity sender is damaged -arrow-, the rain and
light sensor - G397- -1- must be renewed.

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
• Prior to installation, thoroughly clean the surface of the wind‐
screen in the area of the retaining frame for rain and light
sensor - G397- . Make sure to completely remove any remains
of the coupling pad adhering to the windscreen.
– Thoroughly clean windscreen within retaining plate using
cleaning solution (⇒ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA” ).

If installing new rain and light sensor

– Lightly press together grip surfaces on protective cap -1- in
direction of -arrow A-.
– Remove protective cap -1- from rain and light sensor - G397-
in direction of -arrow B-.

Note

To prevent the coupling pad from being soiled, only remove the
protective cap immediately before installing the sensor.

If installing used rain and light sensor

– Remove coupling pad -2- in direction of -arrow- from sensor
-1- without leaving any residue.
• Surface of sensor must be completely free of coupling pad
residue.
– Clean bonding surface on sensor -1- using lint-free cloth.

– Pull silicone paper -1- off coupling pad -3-.

– The transparent protective film -2- remains on the coupling
pad as an assembly aid.

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– With the aid of transparent protective film -1-, position coupling

pad -2- centrally on rain and light sensor - G397- -3-.
– Press coupling pad -2- via protective film -1- onto rain and light
sensor - G397- -3-, avoiding any bubbles.

– Pull protective film -2- off coupling pad -1-.

Note

To prevent the coupling pad from being soiled, only remove the
protective film immediately before installing the sensor.

Continuation for all

– Insert rain and light sensor - G397- -4- in mounting -2-.
• To ensure proper operation the rain and light sensor - G397-
-4- must rest against the windscreen without any inclusions or
bubbles.
– Press on retaining clips -1- and -5- until they can be heard to
engage.
– Connect electrical connector -3-.
– If the rain and light sensor - G397- was renewed, perform cod‐
ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

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2 Windscreen washer system

⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system”,
page 74
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir”,
page 78
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing windscreen washer fluid level
sender”, page 82
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing windscreen washer pump”,
page 83
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing washer jets”, page 84
⇒ “2.6 Adjusting spray jets”, page 85

2.1 Assembly overview - windscreen wash‐

er system
⇒ “2.1.1 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system, washer
fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing, without headlight washer
system”, page 74
⇒ “2.1.2 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system, washer
fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing, with headlight washer
system”, page 76
⇒ “2.1.3 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system, washer
fluid reservoir in front right wheel housing”, page 77

2.1.1 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system, washer fluid reservoir in

front left wheel housing, without headlight washer system

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1 - Right spray jet

❑ Versions with right
washer jet heater ele‐
ment - Z21-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 84
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 85
2 - Left spray jet
❑ Versions with left wash‐
er jet heater element -
Z20-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 84
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 85
3 - Grommet
❑ For water line in bonnet
4 - Water line
❑ For windscreen washer
system
❑ Colour: black
5 - Windscreen and rear win‐
dow washer pump - V59-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 83
6 - Sealing grommet
❑ Renew if damaged
7 - Nuts
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 8 Nm
8 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ With windscreen wash‐
er fluid level sender - G33-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 78
9 - Filler pipe
❑ For washer fluid reservoir
10 - Filler neck
❑ For washer fluid reservoir
11 - Strainer
12 - Cap
❑ For filler neck

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2.1.2 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system, washer fluid reservoir in

front left wheel housing, with headlight washer system

1 - Right spray jet

❑ Versions with right
washer jet heater ele‐
ment - Z21-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 84
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 85
2 - Left spray jet
❑ Versions with left wash‐
er jet heater element -
Z20-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 84
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 85
3 - Grommet
❑ For water line in bonnet
4 - Water line
❑ For windscreen washer
system
❑ Colour: black
5 - Windscreen and rear win‐
dow washer pump - V59-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 83
6 - Sealing grommet
❑ Renew if damaged
7 - Nuts
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 8 Nm
8 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ With windscreen wash‐
er fluid level sender - G33-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 78
9 - Filler pipe
❑ For washer fluid reservoir
10 - Filler neck
❑ For washer fluid reservoir
11 - Strainer
12 - Cap
❑ For filler neck

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2.1.3 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system, washer fluid reservoir in

front right wheel housing

1 - Water line
❑ For windscreen washer
system
❑ In engine compartment
2 - Cap
❑ For filler neck
3 - Strainer
4 - Filler neck
❑ For washer fluid reser‐
voir
5 - Seal
❑ For filler neck
❑ Renew if damaged
6 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 80
7 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 8 Nm
8 - Seal
❑ Renew if damaged
9 - Windscreen washer fluid
level sender - G33-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 82
10 - Nut
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 8 Nm
11 - Sealing grommet
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12 - Windscreen and rear window washer pump - V59-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 84
13 - Adapter line
❑ On washer fluid reservoir
14 - Right spray jet
❑ Versions with right washer jet heater element - Z21-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 84
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 85
15 - Left spray jet
❑ Versions with left washer jet heater element - Z20-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 84
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 85
16 - Grommet
❑ For water line in bonnet

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2.2 Removing and installing washer fluid

reservoir
⇒ “2.2.1 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir, washer
fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing”, page 78
⇒ “2.2.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir, washer
fluid reservoir in front right wheel housing”, page 80

2.2.1 Removing and installing washer fluid

reservoir, washer fluid reservoir in front
left wheel housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

♦ Drip tray
Removing
– Remove front left wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing and
installing front wheel housing liners .
– Remove left headlight ⇒ page 111 .
– Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
– Release locking lug -3-.

Caution

Risk of leakage.
♦ The washer fluid reservoir is constructed in a one-piece
design. The washer fluid reservoir, the filler pipe and the
filler neck are not intended to be separated from each oth‐
er. If they are nevertheless detached from each other, the
connection could then leak.

– Pull filler neck -1- upwards out of bracket on lock carrier -2-.

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Vehicles without headlight washer system

– Release and separate electrical connectors -1- and -2-.
– Release and pull off water lines -3- and -5- on windscreen and
rear window washer pump - V59- -4-.
– Remove retainers -arrows- for lines from washer fluid reser‐
voir.

Models fitted with headlight washer system

– Release and disconnect connector -2- at front of windscreen
washer fluid level sender - G33- .
– Remove retainer -arrow- for wiring harness from washer fluid
reservoir -1-.

– Release and separate electrical connectors -1- and -2-.

– Release and pull off water lines -3- and -4- on windscreen and
rear window washer pump - V59- -5-.
– Release water lines -7-, and pull them off headlight washer
system pump - V11- -6-.

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Continued for all vehicles

– Unscrew nuts -2-.
– Pull washer fluid reservoir -1- off threaded pins, and remove
it.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

The connections at the pump and hoses are colour-marked to

prevent incorrect connection of the washer fluid lines to the wind‐
screen and rear window washer pump - V59- . The hose fittings
must be connected to the correct colour-coded pump connections
during installation.

Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system”, page
74

2.2.2 Removing and installing washer fluid

reservoir, washer fluid reservoir in front
right wheel housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

♦ Drip tray
Removing
– Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.

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– Release locking lug -1-.

– Pull filler neck -2- upwards out of bracket on longitudinal mem‐
ber.
– Pull filler neck -2- towards front out of washer fluid reservoir,
and remove it.
– Unscrew nut -4-.
– Fold tab -3- on washer fluid reservoir upwards in
-direction of arrow-.
– Remove right front wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres; Wheel change .
– Remove front right wheel housing liner ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liner; Removing
and installing front wheel housing liner .
– Remove noise insulation between wing and upper longitudinal
member ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Wing;
Assembly overview - wing .

– Disconnect water lines for windscreen and rear window wash‐

er system at coupling points -2-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connectors -3-.
– Unscrew bolts -4- for washer fluid reservoir -1-.
– Unscrew nuts -5- for washer fluid reservoir -1-.
Vehicles without headlight washer system
– Guide washer fluid reservoir -1- downwards out of wing.
Models fitted with headlight washer system

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– Guide washer fluid reservoir -1- downwards out of wing until

water line -2- for headlight washer system is accessible.
– Release water line -2-, and pull it off headlight washer system
pump - V11- -3-.
– Lay water line -2- on washer fluid reservoir -1- to one side.
– Remove washer fluid reservoir -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

The connections to the pump and hose lines are colour-marked

in order to prevent the washer fluid lines from being incorrectly
connected to the windscreen and rear window washer pump -
V59- . The hose fittings must be connected to the correct colour-
coded pump connections during installation.

– When fitting the filler neck onto the washer fluid reservoir,
make sure the seal is properly seated in the washer fluid res‐
ervoir.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.3 Assembly overview - windscreen washer system,
washer fluid reservoir in front right wheel housing”, page 77

2.3 Removing and installing windscreen

washer fluid level sender
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing windscreen washer fluid level
sender, washer fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing”,
page 82
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing windscreen washer fluid level
sender, washer fluid reservoir in front right wheel housing”, page
82

2.3.1 Removing and installing windscreen

washer fluid level sender, washer fluid
reservoir in front left wheel housing

Note

The windscreen washer fluid level sender - G33- can only be re‐
newed together with the whole reservoir.

– Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir ⇒ page 78 .

2.3.2 Removing and installing windscreen

washer fluid level sender, washer fluid
reservoir in front right wheel housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drip tray
Removing
– Remove washer fluid reservoir ⇒ page 80 .

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– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.

– Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
– Pull windscreen washer fluid level sender - G33- -1- out of
washer fluid reservoir.
– If necessary, remove seal -3- for windscreen washer fluid level
sender - G33- -1- from washer fluid reservoir.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Ensure that seal is fitted correctly to opening in washer fluid
reservoir.
– Coat seal with washer fluid so that windscreen washer fluid
level sender - G33- can be inserted more easily.

2.4 Removing and installing windscreen

washer pump
⇒ “2.4.1 Removing and installing washer pump, washer fluid res‐
ervoir in front left wheel housing”, page 83
⇒ “2.4.2 Removing and installing washer pump, washer fluid res‐
ervoir in front right wheel housing”, page 84

2.4.1 Removing and installing washer pump,

washer fluid reservoir in front left wheel
housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drip tray

Note

The removal and installation of the washer pump is described for

vehicles without headlight washer system. The removal and in‐
stallation of the washer pump for vehicles without headlight wash‐
er system are carried out in the same way.

Removing
– Remove front left wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing and
installing front wheel housing liners .

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– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.

– Release and pull off water lines -3- and -5- on windscreen and
rear window washer pump - V59- -4-.
– Pull out windscreen and rear window washer pump - V59-
-4- upwards out of washer fluid reservoir.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

The connections at the pump and hoses are colour-marked to

prevent incorrect connection of the washer fluid lines to the wind‐
screen and rear window washer pump - V59- . The hose fittings
must be connected to the correct colour-coded pump connections
during installation.

– Check sealing grommet for damage and correct seating.

2.4.2 Removing and installing washer pump,

washer fluid reservoir in front right wheel
housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drip tray
Removing
– Remove washer fluid reservoir ⇒ page 80 .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
– Release and pull off water lines -3- and -4- on windscreen and
rear window washer pump - V59- -2-.
– Pull windscreen and rear window washer pump - V59- -2- in
-direction of arrow- out of washer fluid reservoir.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

The connections to the pump and hose lines are colour-marked

in order to prevent the washer fluid lines from being incorrectly
connected to the windscreen and rear window washer pump -
V59- . The hose fittings must be connected to the correct colour-
coded pump connections during installation.

– Check sealing grommet for damage and correct seating.

2.5 Removing and installing washer jets

Removing
– Open bonnet.

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– Push spray jet upwards -arrow A- and pull out of flap at the
rear -arrow B-.

– Release hose clip -1- in direction of -arrow-.

– Pull off hose connection -2- from spray jet -4-.
– Disconnect electrical connector -3-.
– Remove washer jet -4-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

When connecting the washer fluid line, ensure that the securing
clip engages audibly in the connection.

– Starting at the top, push spray jet into mounting hole until it
locks in place audibly.
– Adjusting spray jets ⇒ page 85 .

2.6 Adjusting spray jets

Caution

Risk of damage.
♦ Never use solid objects to clean the spray jets!

Note

In case of uneven spray field due to impurities in the spray jet:

remove spray jet and rinse it through with water, opposite to di‐
rection of spray. Subsequent blowing through with compressed
air against the spraying direction is permitted. Never use solid
objects to clean the spray jets!

– Adjusting windscreen washer system spray jets ⇒ Mainte‐

nance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work

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3 Rear window wiper system

⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - rear window wiper system”,
page 86
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing wiper blade”, page 87
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing wiper arm”, page 87
⇒ “3.4 Adjusting wiper arm”, page 88
⇒ “3.5 Removing and installing rear window wiper motor V12 ”,
page 89

3.1 Assembly overview - rear window wiper system

1 - Cover
2 - Nut
❑ 12 Nm
3 - Wiper arm with joint-free
wiper
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 87
❑ Adjusting park position
⇒ page 88
❑ Removing and installing
joint-free wipers
⇒ page 87 .
4 - Seal
❑ Integral part of rear win‐
dow
❑ Renew if damaged
⇒ page 89 .
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 89
5 - Rear window wiper motor -
V12-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 89
6 - Nuts
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 8 Nm
7 - Rubber rings
❑ Qty. 3
8 - Spacers
❑ Qty. 3

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3.2 Removing and installing wiper blade

Caution

Risk of damage to the wiper blade.

♦ Joint-free wipers are very flexible. To lift the wiper blades
off the rear window, touch them only in the area in which
the wiper blades are attached to the wipers.

Removing
– Lift wiper arm off the rear window.
– Swing wiper blade in -direction of arrow A- out of wiper arm.
– Press release button -2-.
– Pull wiper blade on wiper blade fastener -1- in
-direction of arrow B- out of wiper arm.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

The wiper blade should be heard to engage in the wiper arm.

3.3 Removing and installing wiper arm

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Puller - T10369-

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

Removing
– Switch on ignition.

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– Actuate “rear window wipe” function and allow wiper arm to

move to its end position.
– Switch off ignition.
– Press together cap of rear window wiper -1- in direction of
-arrow A-.
– Fold up cap in direction of -arrow B-.

– Loosen nut -3- a few turns.

– Fit puller - T10369/5- to wiper arm -2-.
– Fit thrust piece -4- to wiper arm shaft.
– Screw in bolt -1- until wiper arm has been pulled off the wiper
shaft.
– Completely unscrew nut -3-.
– Remove wiper arm -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Adjust wiper arm ⇒ page 88 .

3.4 Adjusting wiper arm

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

Procedure
– Remove wiper arm ⇒ page 87 .
– Switch on ignition.
– Actuate “rear window wipe” function and allow wiper shaft to
move to its end position.
– Switch off ignition.
– Fit wiper arm together with attached wiper blade onto wiper
shaft.

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– Align wiper blade as follows against the rear window:

Note

The dimension given here indicates the distance between the tip
of the wiper blade and the bottom edge of the rear window.

♦ Dimension -a- = 29 mm ± 5 mm.

– Tighten wiper arm nut.
– Switch on ignition.
– Actuate “rear window wipe” function and allow wiper arm to
move to its end position.
– Check wiper arm adjustment again and correct if necessary.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - rear window wiper system”, page
86

3.5 Removing and installing rear window

wiper motor - V12-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

Removing
– Remove wiper arm ⇒ page 87 .
– Remove lower rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trims; Removing and in‐
stalling lower rear lid trim .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
– Unscrew nuts -2-, -3- and -5-.
– Remove rear window wiper motor - V12- -4-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– If necessary, moisten inner side of seal in rear window with a
rubber and plastic-compatible lubricant (e.g. polyethylene gly‐
col).

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– Check seal is seated correctly in opening of rear window. Mark

-1- on seal must align with mark -2- on rear window.
– Adjust wiper arm ⇒ page 88 .
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - rear window wiper system”, page
86

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4 Rear window washer system

⇒ “4.1 Assembly overview - rear window washer system”,
page 91
⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir”,
page 94
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing rear window washer pump”, page
94
⇒ “4.4 Removing and installing washer jet”, page 94
⇒ “4.5 Adjusting spray jet”, page 95

4.1 Assembly overview - rear window wash‐

er system
⇒ “4.1.1 Assembly overview - rear window washer system, wash‐
er fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing”, page 91
⇒ “4.1.2 Assembly overview - rear window washer system, wash‐
er fluid reservoir in front right wheel housing”, page 93

4.1.1 Assembly overview - rear window washer system, washer fluid reservoir in
front left wheel housing

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

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1 - High-level brake light

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 156
2 - Connection for washer fluid
hose
❑ For rear window washer
system.
3 - Spray nozzle
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 94
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 95
4 - Water line
❑ In right side panel, to
spray jet of rear window
washer system and
spray jet for reversing
camera - R189- / rear
overhead view camera -
R246-
5 - Water line
❑ In engine compartment,
to spray jet of rear win‐
dow washer system and
spray jet for reversing
camera - R189- / rear
overhead view camera -
R246-
6 - Windscreen and rear win‐
dow washer pump - V59-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 94
❑ With sealing grommet;
renew if damaged.
7 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 94
8 - Connection for washer fluid hose
❑ For spray jet of reversing camera - R189- / rear overhead view camera - R246-
9 - Reversing camera - R189- / rear overhead view camera - R246-
❑ With spray jet
❑ Spray jet cannot be replaced as single part
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Reversing camera; Removing and installing
reversing camera - R189- or ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Overhead view camera; Overview of fitting
locations - overhead view camera

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4.1.2 Assembly overview - rear window washer system, washer fluid reservoir in
front right wheel housing

1 - High-level brake light

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 156
2 - Connection for washer fluid
hose
❑ For rear window washer
system.
3 - Spray nozzle
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 94
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 95
4 - Water line
❑ In right side panel, to
spray jet of rear window
washer system and
spray jet for reversing
camera - R189- / rear
overhead view camera -
R246-
5 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 94
6 - Windscreen and rear win‐
dow washer pump - V59-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 94
❑ With sealing grommet;
renew if damaged.
7 - Water line
❑ In engine compartment,
to spray jet of rear win‐
dow washer system and
spray jet for reversing
camera - R189- / rear
overhead view camera - R246-
8 - Reversing camera - R189- / rear overhead view camera - R246-
❑ With spray jet
❑ Spray jet cannot be replaced as single part
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Reversing camera; Removing and installing
reversing camera - R189- or ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Overhead view camera; Overview of fitting
locations - overhead view camera
9 - Connection for washer fluid hose
❑ For spray jet of reversing camera - R189- / rear overhead view camera - R246-
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4.2 Removing and installing washer fluid

reservoir

Note

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the washer fluid reservoir

(which is the same for the windscreen and the rear window wash‐
er systems) is located in the front left wheel housing or the front
right wheel housing.

– Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir, washer fluid

reservoir in front left wheel housing ⇒ page 78 .
– Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir, washer fluid
reservoir in front right wheel housing ⇒ page 80 .

4.3 Removing and installing rear window

washer pump

Note

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the washer pump (which is

the same for the windscreen and the rear window washer sys‐
tems) is located in the front left wheel housing or the front right
wheel housing.

– Removing and installing windscreen and rear window washer

pump - V59- , washer fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing
⇒ page 83 .
– Removing and installing windscreen and rear window washer
pump - V59- , washer fluid reservoir in front right wheel hous‐
ing ⇒ page 84 .

4.4 Removing and installing washer jet

Note

The spray jet is installed in the high-level brake light.

Removing:
– Remove high-level brake light ⇒ page 156 .
– Release the two catches -arrows-.
– Pull spray jet -1- towards rear out of high-level brake light.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

When connecting the washer fluid line, ensure that the securing
clip engages audibly in the connection.

– Adjusting spray jet ⇒ page 95 .

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4.5 Adjusting spray jet

– Adjusting rear window washer system spray jets ⇒ Mainte‐
nance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work .

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5 Headlight washer system

⇒ “5.1 Assembly overview - headlight washer system”,
page 96
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir”,
page 98
⇒ “5.3 Removing and installing headlight washer system pump
V11 ”, page 98
⇒ “5.4 Removing and installing pop-up cylinder”, page 99
⇒ “5.5 Adjusting spray jets”, page 100

5.1 Assembly overview - headlight washer

system
⇒ “5.1.1 Assembly overview - headlight washer system, washer
fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing”, page 96
⇒ “5.1.2 Assembly overview - headlight washer system, washer
fluid reservoir in front right wheel housing”, page 97

5.1.1 Assembly overview - headlight washer system, washer fluid reservoir in

front left wheel housing

1 - Washer fluid reservoir

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 98
2 - Nuts
❑ Qty. 3
❑ Specified torque
⇒ Item 7 (page 76)
3 - Headlight washer system
pump - V11-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 98
4 - Sealing grommet
❑ Renew if damaged
5 - Left spray jet
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 100
6 - Water hose
7 - Right spray jet
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 100

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5.1.2 Assembly overview - headlight washer system, washer fluid reservoir in

front right wheel housing

1 - Water hose
❑ On washer fluid reser‐
voir
2 - Cap
❑ For filler neck
3 - Strainer
4 - Filler neck
❑ For washer fluid reser‐
voir
5 - Left spray jet
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 100
6 - Water hose
❑ In front bumper cover
7 - Right spray jet
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 100
8 - Seal
❑ For filler neck
❑ Renew if damaged
9 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Specified torque
⇒ Item 7 (page 77)
10 - Nut
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Specified torque
⇒ Item 10 (page 77)
11 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 98
12 - Sealing grommet
❑ Renew if damaged
13 - Headlight washer system pump - V11-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 98
14 - Adapter line
❑ On washer fluid reservoir

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5.2 Removing and installing washer fluid

reservoir

Note

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the washer fluid reservoir

(which is the same for the windscreen and rear window washer
system and the headlight washer system) is located in the front
left wheel housing or the front right wheel housing.

– Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir, washer fluid

reservoir in front left wheel housing ⇒ page 78 .
– Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir, washer fluid
reservoir in front right wheel housing ⇒ page 80 .

5.3 Removing and installing headlight

washer system pump - V11-
⇒ “5.3.1 Removing and installing headlight washer system pump
V11 , washer fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing”,
page 98
⇒ “5.3.2 Removing and installing headlight washer system pump
V11 , washer fluid reservoir in front right wheel housing”,
page 98

5.3.1 Removing and installing headlight

washer system pump - V11- , washer
fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drip tray
Removing
– Remove front left wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing and
installing front wheel housing liners .
– Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
– Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
– Press release tab -3- on both sides.
– Pull water hose -4- off headlight washer system pump - V11-
-1-.
– Pull headlight washer system pump - V11- -1- in direction of
-arrow A- out of washer fluid reservoir.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

When connecting the washer fluid line, ensure that the securing
clip engages audibly in the connection.

– Check sealing grommet for damage and correct seating.

5.3.2 Removing and installing headlight

washer system pump - V11- , washer

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fluid reservoir in front right wheel hous‐

ing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drip tray
Removing
– Remove washer fluid reservoir ⇒ page 80 .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.
– Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
– Pull headlight washer system pump - V11- -1- in
-direction of arrow- out of washer fluid reservoir.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

When connecting the washer fluid line, ensure that the securing
clip engages audibly in the connection.

– Check sealing grommet -2- for damage and correct seating.

5.4 Removing and installing pop-up cylinder

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drip tray
Removing

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

– Remove front left wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs,

exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing and
installing front wheel housing liners .
– Place drip tray under pop-up cylinder.

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– Press release tab on both sides of connection -1- in

-direction of arrow A-.
– Pull water hose -2- in direction of -arrow B- off pop-up cylinder
-3-.

Note

The removal of the cap should be carried out with aid of a second
person.

– Working with compressed air, drive pop-up cylinder together

with cap -1- out of bumper cover and hold it in place.
– Press cap -1- on both sides out of upper mountings -2- in di‐
rection of -arrow A-.
– Swivel cap -1- in direction of -arrow B-. While doing so, unclip
it from lower mountings -3-.

– Press release buttons -1- in direction of -arrow A-.

– Pull pop-up cylinder -2- downwards out of mounting -3-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

♦ Observe the markings distinguishing the pop-up cylinders for

left and right.
♦ Ensure that the pop-up cylinder engages audibly when being
pushed into the mounting.
♦ When connecting the washer fluid line, ensure that the secur‐
ing clip engages audibly in the connection.

5.5 Adjusting spray jets

Note

The delivered spray jets are preset by the manufacturer so that

there is no need to adjust them following installation.

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– Checking adjustment of spray jets ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet

40.1 ; Descriptions of work .

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6 Washer fluid lines

⇒ “6.1 Repairing washer fluid lines”, page 102

6.1 Repairing washer fluid lines

All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 92 ; Hose
repair

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94 – Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

1 Headlights
⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - headlight”, page 103
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing headlight”, page 111
⇒ “1.3 Adjusting headlights”, page 112
⇒ “1.4 Adjusting headlight installation position”, page 112
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5 / M7 ”,
page 113
⇒ “1.6 Installing repair kit for headlight housing”, page 114
⇒ “1.7 Converting headlights from driving on right to driving on
left”, page 116
⇒ “1.8 Converting headlights from driving on left to driving on
right”, page 116
⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing headlight range control motor
V48 / V49 ”, page 117
⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing dipped beam bulb”, page 123
⇒ “1.11 Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb M30 /
M32 ”, page 128
⇒ “1.12 Removing and installing side light bulb M1 / M3 ”,
page 133
⇒ “1.13 Removing and installing daytime running light bulb L174 /
L175 ”, page 133
⇒ “1.14 Removing and installing LED modules for daytime run‐
ning light and side light L176 / L177 ”, page 134
⇒ “1.15 Removing and installing bulbs for cornering light L148 /
L149 ”, page 136
⇒ “1.16 Removing and installing output module for headlight
J667 / J668 ”, page 136
⇒ “1.17 Removing and installing output module 1 for LED head‐
light A27 / A31 ”, page 139
⇒ “1.18 Removing and installing swivel module position sensor
G474 / G475 ”, page 141
⇒ “1.19 Removing and installing dynamic cornering light control
motor V318 / V319 ”, page 141

1.1 Assembly overview - headlight

⇒ “1.1.1 Assembly overview - dual halogen headlight”,
page 103
⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - LED headlights without variable
light distribution”, page 106
⇒ “1.1.3 Assembly overview - LED headlights with variable light
distribution”, page 108
⇒ “1.1.4 Assembly overview - add-on parts for headlights”,
page 110
⇒ “1.1.5 Assembly overview - repair kit for headlight housing”,
page 111

1.1.1 Assembly overview - dual halogen headlight

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1 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ Specified torque ⇒
General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ;
Lock carrier; Assembly
overview - lock carrier
2 - Mounting plate
3 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
4 - Compensation element
5 - Headlight main beam bulb
❑ Left headlight main
beam bulb - M30-
❑ Right headlight main
beam bulb - M32-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 128
6 - Housing cover
❑ For bulbs for main beam
headlight
7 - Headlight range control mo‐
tor
❑ Left headlight range
control motor - V48-
❑ Right headlight range
control motor - V49-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 117
8 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 2.5 Nm
9 - Housing cover
❑ For headlight range control motor.
❑ To be used in event of repairs
10 - Bolts
❑ To be used in event of repairs
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 2 Nm
11 - Front turn signal bulb
❑ Front left turn signal bulb - M5-
❑ Front right turn signal bulb - M7-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 113
12 - Handle
❑ With bulb carrier
❑ For front turn signal bulb
13 - Headlight dipped beam bulb
❑ Left headlight dipped beam bulb - M29-
❑ Right headlight dipped beam bulb - M31-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 123

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14 - Bulb carrier
❑ For headlight dipped beam bulbs
15 - Housing cover
❑ For headlight dipped beam bulb and side light/daytime running light bulb
16 - Bulb carrier
❑ For side light/daytime running light bulb
17 - Side light/daytime running light bulb
❑ Left side light bulb - M1- / left daytime running light bulb - L174-
❑ Right side light bulb - M3- / right daytime running light bulb - L175-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 133
18 - Speed nut
19 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
20 - Headlights
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 111
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 112
21 - Stop bolt
22 - Banjo bolt
❑ For height adjustment of headlight
23 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
24 - Compensation element
25 - Bolt
❑ Only needs to be loosened
❑ 4 Nm

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1.1.2 Assembly overview - LED headlights without variable light distribution

1 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ Specified torque ⇒
General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ;
Lock carrier; Assembly
overview - lock carrier
2 - Mounting plate
3 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
4 - Bolt
❑ Only needs to be loos‐
ened
❑ 4 Nm
5 - Compensation element
❑ Qty. 2
6 - Bolt
❑ To be used in event of
repairs
❑ Qty. 6
❑ 1.5 Nm
7 - Housing cover
❑ For bulbs for main beam
headlight
❑ To be used in event of
repairs
8 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 1.5 Nm
9 - LED module for headlight
dipped beam bulb
❑ Left headlight dipped beam bulb - M29-
❑ Right headlight dipped beam bulb - M31-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 124
10 - LED module for headlight dipped beam bulb
❑ Left headlight dipped beam bulb - M29-
❑ Right headlight dipped beam bulb - M31-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 124
11 - Headlights
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 111
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 112
12 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
13 - Speed nut
14 - Power output module for headlight
❑ Output module for left headlight - J667-
❑ Output module for right headlight - J668-

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❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 136
15 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 1.5 Nm
16 - Headlight range control motor
❑ Left headlight range control motor - V48-
❑ Right headlight range control motor - V49-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 119
17 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
18 - Bolt
❑ To be used in event of repairs
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 1.5 Nm
19 - Housing cover
❑ For headlight range control motor.
❑ To be used in event of repairs
20 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 1.5 Nm
21 - Output module 1 for left LED headlight
❑ Output module 1 for right LED headlight - A27-
❑ Output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 139
22 - Stop bolt
23 - Banjo bolt
❑ For height adjustment of headlight
24 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
25 - LED module for headlight main beam bulb
❑ Left headlight main beam bulb - M30-
❑ Right headlight main beam bulb - M32-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 129
26 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
27 - Housing cover
❑ For headlight dipped beam bulbs
❑ To be used in event of repairs
28 - Bolt
❑ To be used in event of repairs
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 1.5 Nm

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1.1.3 Assembly overview - LED headlights with variable light distribution

1 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ Specified torque ⇒
General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ;
Lock carrier; Assembly
overview - lock carrier
2 - Mounting plate
3 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
4 - Housing cover
❑ For bulbs for main beam
headlight
❑ To be used in event of
repairs
5 - Bolt
❑ To be used in event of
repairs
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 1.5 Nm
6 - Bolt
❑ To be used in event of
repairs
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 1.5 Nm
7 - Housing cover
❑ For headlight dipped
beam bulbs
❑ To be used in event of
repairs
8 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 1.5 Nm
9 - LED module for daytime running light and side light -L176- / -L177-
❑ Left LED module for daytime running light and side light - L176-
❑ Right LED module for daytime running light and side light - L177-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 134
10 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 5
❑ 1.5 Nm
11 - LED module for headlight dipped beam bulb
❑ Left headlight dipped beam bulb - M29-
❑ Right headlight dipped beam bulb - M31-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 126

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12 - Compensation element
13 - Speed nut
14 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
15 - Headlights
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 111
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 112
16 - Power output module for headlight
❑ Output module for left headlight - J667-
❑ Output module for right headlight - J668-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 137
17 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 1.5 Nm
18 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 1.5 Nm
19 - Output module 1 for left LED headlight
❑ Output module 1 for right LED headlight - A27-
❑ Output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 140
20 - Stop bolt
21 - Banjo bolt
❑ For height adjustment of headlight
22 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
23 - Headlight range control motor
❑ Left headlight range control motor - V48-
❑ Right headlight range control motor - V49-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 120
24 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1.5 Nm
25 - Housing cover
❑ For headlight range control motor.
❑ To be used in event of repairs
26 - Bolt
❑ To be used in event of repairs
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 1.5 Nm
27 - LED module for headlight main beam bulb
❑ Left headlight main beam bulb - M30-
❑ Right headlight main beam bulb - M32-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 131
28 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2

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❑ 1.5 Nm
29 - Compensation element
30 - Bolt
❑ Only needs to be loosened
❑ 4 Nm

1.1.4 Assembly overview - add-on parts for headlights

1 - Headlights
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 111
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 112
2 - Cover trim
❑ Only for LED headlights
with variable light distri‐
bution
3 - Retaining spring
❑ Qty. 3
❑ Only for LED headlights
with variable light distri‐
bution
4 - Seal
5 - Trim strip
❑ Only for LED headlights
with variable light distri‐
bution
6 - Breather hose
❑ Not on dual halogen
headlights
7 - Bolt
❑ Not on dual halogen
headlights
❑ 1 Nm

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1.1.5 Assembly overview - repair kit for headlight housing

1 - Headlights
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 111
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 112
2 - Upper retaining tab
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 114
3 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1 Nm
4 - Inner retaining tab
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 114
5 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1 Nm
6 - Rear retaining tab
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 114
7 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1 Nm
8 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1 Nm
9 - Outer retaining tab
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 114

1.2 Removing and installing headlight

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

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Removing
– Remove front bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Front bumper; Removing and installing bumper
cover .
– Loosen bolt -1- a few turns.
– Unscrew bolts -2-, -3- and -5-.
– Release and disconnect connector on headlight -4-.
– Guide out headlight -4- towards front. When doing this, detach
headlight seal from wing.
– On LED headlights, note breather hose on headlight -4-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Press headlight into bumper guide.
– On LED headlights, make sure that the breather hose is posi‐
tioned properly.
– Ensure uniform gap all around headlight ⇒ page 112 .
– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - headlight”, page 103

1.3 Adjusting headlights

⇒ “1.3.1 Adjusting headlights”, page 112
⇒ “1.3.2 Adjusting fog lights”, page 112

1.3.1 Adjusting headlights

Adjusting headlights ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions
of work

1.3.2 Adjusting fog lights

Adjusting fog lights ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions
of work

1.4 Adjusting headlight installation position

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

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Procedure
– Remove front bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Front bumper; Removing and installing bumper
cover .
– Loosen bolts -1-, -2-, -3- and -5-.
– Ensure uniform gap between headlight -4- and wing.
– Tighten bolts -2- and -3-.
– Close bonnet.
– Adjust banjo bolt of bolt -5- to ensure gaps are even all round.
– Open bonnet.
– Tighten bolt -5- inside banjo bolt.
– Tighten bolt -1-.
– Perform functional check.
– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Assembly overview - headlight”, page 103

1.5 Removing and installing front turn signal

bulb -M5- / -M7-
⇒ “1.5.1 Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5 / M7 ,
dual halogen headlights”, page 113
⇒ “1.5.2 Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5 / M7 ,
LED headlights”, page 114

1.5.1 Removing and installing front turn signal

bulb -M5- / -M7- , dual halogen head‐
lights

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

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Removing
– Release bulb carrier -1- in -direction of arrow A-.
– Pull bulb carrier -1- with front left turn signal bulb - M5- out of
mounting on headlight.
– Push front left turn signal bulb - M5- -2- slightly into bulb carrier
-1- and, at the same time, turn it to stop in
-direction of arrow B-. Then, pull it out of bulb carrier.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.
Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which
evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the
glass bulb to cloud over.
♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.
♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work

1.5.2 Removing and installing front turn signal

bulb -M5- / -M7- , LED headlights

Note

The front turn signal bulbs (LEDs) are integrated in the headlight.
These LEDs cannot be renewed. The headlight can be renewed
only as a complete unit.

– Removing and installing headlights ⇒ page 111 .

1.6 Installing repair kit for headlight housing

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

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Note

♦ If retaining tabs broke off the headlights, they can be renewed using the repair kit for headlight housing.
There is therefore no need to renew the entire headlight.
♦ There are different repair kits available for the left and right headlight ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Removal and installation are described for the left side. The removal and installation procedure for the right-
hand side is basically the same.

– Remove headlight whose retaining tab is broken

⇒ page 111 .
– Remove remaining parts of broken retaining tab from head‐
light housing.

– Fit retaining tab -1- of repair kit to headlamp and secure it with
bolt -2-.
– Install headlight, and align it flush to body contour
⇒ page 111 .
– Perform functional check.

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– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary

⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.5 Assembly overview - repair kit for headlight housing”,
page 111

1.7 Converting headlights from driving on

right to driving on left
⇒ “1.7.1 Changing headlights over from driving on right to driving
on left (dual halogen headlights)”, page 116
⇒ “1.7.2 Converting headlights from driving on right to driving on
left, LED headlights”, page 116

1.7.1 Changing headlights over from driving

on right to driving on left (dual halogen
headlights)
If an RHD vehicle is driven in a left-traffic country, or vice versa,
the headlights do not need to be adapted in any way.

1.7.2 Converting headlights from driving on

right to driving on left, LED headlights
If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive country,
or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This is necessary
in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with the asymmetric
low beam headlights.

Note

♦ The conversion from driving on left to driving on right, or vice

versa, is performed by means of the infotainment system.
♦ It is only permissible to make use of the headlight converter
for a short period of time. When permanently driving in the
respective country during a longer period of time, suitable
headlights need to be installed according to valid specifica‐
tions.

– On the display unit for front information display and operating

unit control unit - J685- , press button CAR .
– Press function buttons Setup and Light .
– Perform adjustment in menu “Light Settings”.

1.8 Converting headlights from driving on

left to driving on right
⇒ “1.8.1 Changing headlights over from driving on left to driving
on right (dual halogen headlights)”, page 116
⇒ “1.8.2 Converting headlights from driving on left to driving on
right, LED headlights”, page 117

1.8.1 Changing headlights over from driving

on left to driving on right (dual halogen
headlights)
If an RHD vehicle is driven in a left-traffic country, or vice versa,
the headlights do not need to be adapted in any way.

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1.8.2 Converting headlights from driving on

left to driving on right, LED headlights
If a right-hand drive vehicle is driven in a left-hand drive country,
or vice versa, the headlights must be converted. This is necessary
in order to avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with the asymmetric
low beam headlights.

Note

♦ The conversion from driving on left to driving on right, or vice

versa, is performed by means of the infotainment system.
♦ It is only permissible to make use of the headlight converter
for a short period of time. When permanently driving in the
respective country during a longer period of time, suitable
headlights need to be installed according to valid specifica‐
tions.

– On the display unit for front information display and operating

unit control unit - J685- , press button CAR .
– Press function buttons Setup and Light .
– Perform adjustment in menu “Light Settings”.

1.9 Removing and installing headlight range

control motor -V48- / -V49-
⇒ “1.9.1 Removing and installing headlight range control motor
V48 / V49 (dual halogen headlights)”, page 117
⇒ “1.9.2 Removing and installing headlight range control motor
V48 / V49 , LED headlights without variable light distribution”,
page 119
⇒ “1.9.3 Removing and installing headlight range control motor
V48 / V49 , LED headlights with variable light distribution”,
page 120

1.9.1 Removing and installing headlight range

control motor -V48- / -V49- (dual halo‐
gen headlights)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

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Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal
and installation on the right side are analogous.

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ When removing the housing cover, make sure not to dam‐
age the sealing edge on the headlight housing. The in‐
gress of water will cause permanent damage to the
headlight.

– First, use a utility knife to carefully cut into back of headlight

housing cover -1- along predetermined break line -2-.
– Then, use a hammer to carefully release housing cover -1-
along predetermined break line -2-.
– Remove housing cover -1- from headlight.

– Turn adjuster screw -2- to stop in -direction of arrow-.

– Unscrew bolts -3-.
– Carefully pull left headlight range control motor - V48- -1- to‐
wards rear out of headlight until connector is accessible.
– Release and disconnect connector on left headlight range
control motor - V48- -1-.
– Remove left headlight range control motor - V48- -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Pull reflector on ball head mounting towards rear.
– Attach ball head on left headlight range control motor - V48-
in ball head mounting in headlight.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

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– Position new housing cover -1- onto headlight.

– Screw in and tighten bolts -arrows-.
– Perform functional check.
– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.1 Assembly overview - dual halogen headlight”,
page 103

1.9.2 Removing and installing headlight range

control motor -V48- / -V49- , LED head‐
lights without variable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal
and installation on the right side are analogous.

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ When removing the housing cover, make sure not to dam‐
age the sealing edge on the headlight housing. The in‐
gress of water will cause permanent damage to the
headlight.

– First, use a utility knife to carefully cut into bottom of headlight

housing cover -1- along predetermined break line -2-.
– Then, use a hammer to carefully release housing cover -1-
along predetermined break line -2-.
– Remove housing cover -1- from headlight.

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– Unscrew bolts -2-.

– Swing left headlight range control motor - V48- -1- upwards so
that ball head is pushed downwards out of ball head mounting
-3- in headlight.
– Carefully swing left headlight range control motor - V48- -1-
downwards out of headlight until connector is accessible.
– Release and disconnect connector on left headlight range
control motor - V48- -1-.
– Remove left headlight range control motor - V48- -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

– Position new housing cover -1- onto headlight.

– Screw in and tighten bolts -arrows-.
– Perform functional check.
– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - LED headlights without variable
light distribution”, page 106

1.9.3 Removing and installing headlight range

control motor -V48- / -V49- , LED head‐
lights with variable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

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Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. Removal
and installation on the right side are analogous.

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ When removing the housing cover, make sure not to dam‐
age the sealing edge on the headlight housing. The in‐
gress of water will cause permanent damage to the
headlight.

– Use a utility knife to carefully cut into back of headlight housing

cover -1- along predetermined break line -2-.
– Then, use a hammer to carefully release housing cover -1-
along predetermined break line -2-.
– Remove housing cover -1- from headlight.

– Unscrew bolt -2- on left headlight range control motor - V48-

-1-.

– Use a utility knife to carefully cut into top of headlight housing

cover -1- along predetermined break line -2-.
– Then, use a hammer to carefully release housing cover -1-
along predetermined break line -2-.
– Remove housing cover -1- from headlight.

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– Turn adjuster screw -5- to stop:

♦ On left headlight, turn in -direction of arrow-.
♦ On right headlight, turn in opposite -direction of arrow-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -4-.
– Unscrew bolt -3-.
– Carefully swing headlight range control motor - V48- -2- up‐
wards out of ball head mounting -1-.
– Remove left headlight range control motor - V48- -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

– Position new housing cover -1- onto headlight.

– Screw in and tighten bolts -arrows-.

– Position new housing cover -1- onto headlight at rear.

– Screw in bolts -2-, and tighten them.
– Perform functional check.
– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.3 Assembly overview - LED headlights with variable
light distribution”, page 108

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1.10 Removing and installing dipped beam

bulb
⇒ “1.10.1 Removing and installing headlight dipped beam bulb
(dual halogen headlights)”, page 123
⇒ “1.10.2 Removing and installing headlight dipped beam bulb,
LED headlights without variable light distribution”, page 124
⇒ “1.10.3 Removing and installing headlight dipped beam bulb,
LED headlights with variable light distribution”, page 126

1.10.1 Removing and installing headlight dip‐

ped beam bulb (dual halogen head‐
lights)

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Pull off housing cover -1- from headlight.

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– Release bulb carrier -1- in -direction of arrow A-.

– Pull bulb carrier -1- with left headlight dipped beam bulb - M29-
out of mounting on reflector.
– Pull left headlight dipped beam bulb - M29- -2- straight in
-direction of arrow B- out of bulb carrier -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.
Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which
evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the
glass bulb to cloud over.
♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.
♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work

1.10.2 Removing and installing headlight dip‐

ped beam bulb, LED headlights without
variable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

♦ ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

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♦ Torx bit T30 - T10569-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Caution

Work on the LED module must be performed only at an ESD

workplace.

Structure of ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

1- Connector adapter for earthing module
2- Earthing module
3- ESD table mat
4- Wrist strap

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .
– Remove breather hoses -1- from headlight.
– Use a hammer to carefully release housing cover -2- along
predetermined break lines -3-.
– Remove housing cover -2- from headlight.

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– Disconnect electrical connectors -2- and -5-.

– Loosen bolts -3- and -6-.
– Carefully guide LED modules -1- and -4- for dipped beam
headlight towards rear out of headlight, and remove them.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Make sure the LED modules are properly positioned in instal‐
lation position.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

– Position new housing cover -2- onto headlight.

– Screw in and tighten bolts -arrows-.
– Fit breather hoses -1- to new housing cover -2-.
– Perform functional check.
– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - LED headlights without variable
light distribution”, page 106

1.10.3 Removing and installing headlight dip‐

ped beam bulb, LED headlights with var‐
iable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

♦ ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

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Caution

Work on the LED module must be performed only at an ESD

workplace.

Structure of ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

1- Connector adapter for earthing module
2- Earthing module
3- ESD table mat
4- Wrist strap

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .
– Use a hammer to carefully release housing cover -1- along
predetermined break line -2-.
– Remove housing cover -1- from headlight.

– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.

– Unclip wiring harness from retainer -4-.
– Unscrew bolts -2-.
– Carefully guide LED module for dipped beam headlight -1- to‐
wards rear out of headlight, and remove it.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Make sure the LED module is properly positioned in installa‐
tion position.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

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– Position new housing cover -1- onto headlight.

– Screw in bolts -2-, and tighten them.
– Perform functional check.
– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.3 Assembly overview - LED headlights with variable
light distribution”, page 108

1.11 Removing and installing headlight main

beam bulb -M30- / -M32-
⇒ “1.11.1 Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb
M30 / M32 (dual halogen headlights)”, page 128
⇒ “1.11.2 Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb
M30 / M32 , LED headlights without variable light distribution”,
page 129
⇒ “1.11.3 Removing and installing headlight main beam bulb
M30 / M32 , LED headlights with variable light distribution”, page
131

1.11.1 Removing and installing headlight main

beam bulb -M30- / -M32- (dual halogen
headlights)

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Pull off housing cover -2- from headlight.

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– Grasp connector -1-, and press it upwards together with left

headlight main beam bulb - M30- -2- until left headlight main
beam bulb - M30- -2- is released.
– Pull left headlight main beam bulb - M30- -2- on connector
-1- towards rear out of reflector.

– Pull out left headlight main beam bulb - M30- -2- from con‐
nector -1- in a straight line.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.
Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which
evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the
glass bulb to cloud over.
♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.
♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work

1.11.2 Removing and installing headlight main

beam bulb -M30- / -M32- , LED head‐
lights without variable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

♦ ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

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♦ Torx bit T30 - T10569-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Caution

Work on the LED module must be performed only at an ESD

workplace.

Structure of ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

1- Connector adapter for earthing module
2- Earthing module
3- ESD table mat
4- Wrist strap

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .
– Use a hammer to carefully release housing cover -1- along
predetermined break line -2-.
– Remove housing cover -1- from headlight.

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– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.

– Loosen bolts -2-.
– Carefully guide LED module for main beam headlight -1- to‐
wards rear out of headlight, and remove it.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Make sure the LED module is properly positioned in installa‐
tion position.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

– Position new housing cover -1- onto headlight.

– Screw in and tighten bolts -arrows-.
– Perform functional check.
– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - LED headlights without variable
light distribution”, page 106

1.11.3 Removing and installing headlight main

beam bulb -M30- / -M32- , LED head‐
lights with variable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

♦ ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

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Caution

Work on the LED module must be performed only at an ESD

workplace.

Structure of ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

1- Connector adapter for earthing module
2- Earthing module
3- ESD table mat
4- Wrist strap

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .
– Use a hammer to carefully release housing cover -1- along
predetermined break line -2-.
– Remove housing cover -1- from headlight.

– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.

– Unscrew bolts -3-.
– Carefully guide LED module for main beam headlight -1- to‐
wards rear out of headlight, and remove it.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Make sure the LED module is properly positioned in installa‐
tion position.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the housing cover is correctly seated when in‐
stalling. The ingress of water will cause permanent dam‐
age to the headlight.

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– Position new housing cover -3- onto headlight.

– Screw in bolts -2-, and tighten them.
– Perform functional check.
– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.3 Assembly overview - LED headlights with variable
light distribution”, page 108

1.12 Removing and installing side light bulb -

M1- / -M3-

Note

The side light bulb -M1- / -M3- and daytime running light bulb -
L174- / -L175- are integrated in one component.

– Removing and installing daytime running light bulb -L174- / -

L175- ⇒ page 133 .

1.13 Removing and installing daytime run‐

ning light bulb -L174- / -L175-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Pull off housing cover -1- from headlight.

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– Release bulb carrier -1- in -direction of arrow A-.

– Pull bulb carrier -1- with left daytime running light bulb - L174-
out of mounting on reflector.
– Pull left daytime running light bulb - L174- -2- straight in
-direction of arrow B- out of bulb carrier -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.
Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which
evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the
glass bulb to cloud over.
♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work

1.14 Removing and installing LED modules

for daytime running light and side light -
L176- / -L177-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

♦ ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Caution

Work on the LED module for daytime running light and side
light -L176- / -L177- must be performed only at an ESD work‐
place.

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Structure of ESD workplace - VAS 6613-

1- Connector adapter for earthing module
2- Earthing module
3- ESD table mat
4- Wrist strap
Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .

– Unscrew bolts -2-.

– Carefully pull left LED module for daytime running light and
side light - L176- -1- towards rear out of headlight housing until
connector is accessible.
– Release and disconnect connector on left LED module for
daytime running light and side light - L176- -1-.
– Remove left LED module for daytime running light and side
light - L176- -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Check seal between left LED module for daytime running light
and side light - L176- and headlight housing for damage.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the left LED module for daytime running light
and side light - L176- is correctly seated when installing.
The ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the
headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.3 Assembly overview - LED headlights with variable
light distribution”, page 108

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1.15 Removing and installing bulbs for cor‐

nering light -L148- / -L149-
⇒ “1.15.1 Removing and installing static cornering light bulb
L148 / L149 , except for LED headlights with variable light distri‐
bution”, page 136
⇒ “1.15.2 Removing and installing static cornering light bulb
L148 / L149 , only LED headlights with variable light distribution”,
page 136

1.15.1 Removing and installing static cornering

light bulb -L148- / -L149- , except for
LED headlights with variable light distri‐
bution

Note

The static cornering light bulb -L148- / -L149- and the fog light
bulb -L22- / -L23- form one unit.

– Removing and installing fog light bulb -L22- / -L23-

⇒ page 144 .

1.15.2 Removing and installing static cornering

light bulb -L148- / -L149- , only LED
headlights with variable light distribution

Note

The static cornering light bulb -L148- / -L149- is installed in the

headlight housing and cannot be renewed separately in the event
of a fault.

– Removing and installing headlights ⇒ page 111 .

1.16 Removing and installing output module

for headlight -J667- / -J668-
⇒ “1.16.1 Removing and installing output module for headlight
J667 / J668 , LED headlights without variable light distribution”,
page 136
⇒ “1.16.2 Removing and installing output module for headlight
J667 / J668 , LED headlights with variable light distribution”, page
137

1.16.1 Removing and installing output module

for headlight -J667- / -J668- , LED head‐
lights without variable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .
– Unscrew bolts -1-.
– Pull output module for left headlight - J667- -2- off headlight
housing until connector is accessible.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector on output module
for left headlight - J667- -2-.
– Detach output module for left headlight - J667- -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Check seal between output module for left headlight - J667-
and headlight housing for damage.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the seal is correctly seated when installing the
output module for left headlight - J667- . The ingress of
water will cause permanent damage to the headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - LED headlights without variable
light distribution”, page 106

1.16.2 Removing and installing output module

for headlight -J667- / -J668- , LED head‐
lights with variable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .
– Unscrew bolts -1-.
– Pull output module for left headlight - J667- -2- off headlight
housing until connector is accessible.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector on output module
for left headlight - J667- -2-.
– Detach output module for left headlight - J667- -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Check seal between output module for left headlight - J667-
and headlight housing for damage.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the seal is correctly seated when installing the
output module for left headlight - J667- . The ingress of
water will cause permanent damage to the headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.3 Assembly overview - LED headlights with variable
light distribution”, page 108

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1.17 Removing and installing output module

1 for LED headlight -A27- / -A31-
⇒ “1.17.1 Removing and installing output module 1 for headlight
A27 / A31 , LED headlights without variable light distribution”,
page 139
⇒ “1.17.2 Removing and installing output module 1 for headlight
A27 / A31 , LED headlights with variable light distribution”,
page 140

1.17.1 Removing and installing output module

1 for headlight -A27- / -A31- , LED head‐
lights without variable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .

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– Unscrew bolts -4-.

– Pull output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31- -3- off head‐
light housing until connector is accessible.
– Release and disconnect connector on output module 1 for left
LED headlight - A31- -3-.
– Remove output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31- -3-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Check seal between output module 1 for left LED headlight -
A31- and headlight housing for damage.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the seal is correctly seated when installing the
output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31- . The ingress
of water will cause permanent damage to the headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Assembly overview - LED headlights without variable
light distribution”, page 106

1.17.2 Removing and installing output module

1 for headlight -A27- / -A31- , LED head‐
lights with variable light distribution
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 111 .

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– Unscrew bolts -4-.

– Pull output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31- -3- off head‐
light housing until connector is accessible.
– Release and disconnect connector on output module 1 for left
LED headlight - A31- -3-.
– Remove output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31- -3-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Check seal between output module 1 for left LED headlight -
A31- and headlight housing for damage.

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Make sure the seal is correctly seated when installing the
output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31- . The ingress
of water will cause permanent damage to the headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check headlight setting and adjust headlight if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.3 Assembly overview - LED headlights with variable
light distribution”, page 108

1.18 Removing and installing swivel module

position sensor -G474- / -G475-

Note

♦ The left swivel module position sensor - G474- and right swivel
module position sensor - G475- are only fitted on LED head‐
lights with variable light distribution.
♦ The swivel module position sensor is located in the headlight
housing and cannot be renewed separately in the event of a
fault.

– Removing and installing headlights ⇒ page 111 .

1.19 Removing and installing dynamic cor‐

nering light control motor -V318- / -
V319-

Note

♦ The left dynamic cornering light control motor - V318- and right
dynamic cornering light control motor - V319- are only fitted
on LED headlights with variable light distribution.
♦ The dynamic cornering light control motor is located in the
headlight housing and cannot be renewed separately in the
event of a fault.

– Removing and installing headlights ⇒ page 111 .

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2 Fog lights
⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - fog lights”, page 142
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing fog light”, page 142
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing fog light bulb L22 / L23 ”,
page 144

2.1 Assembly overview - fog lights

1 - Fog lights
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 142
2 - Electrical connector
3 - Fog light bulb and cornering
light bulb
❑ Left fog light bulb - L22-
and light cornering light
bulb - L148-
❑ Right fog light bulb -
L23- and right cornering
light bulb - L149-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 144
4 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 2 Nm

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2.2 Removing and installing fog light
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Turn light switch to “0” position.
– Remove fog light trim ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Front bumper; Assembly overview - bumper cover .
– Unscrew bolts -2-.
– Swing fog light -1- in -direction of arrow- out of front bumper
cover, taking length of connected wires into consideration.
– Release and disconnect connector on fog light -1-.
– Remove front fog light .
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Adjusting fog lights ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descrip‐
tions of work
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Assembly overview - fog lights”, page 142

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2.3 Removing and installing fog light bulb -

L22- / -L23-
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing fog light bulb L22 / L23 , vehicles
with washer fluid reservoir in front left wheel housing”,
page 144
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing fog light bulb L22 / L23 , vehicles
with washer fluid reservoir in front right wheel housing”,
page 145

2.3.1 Removing and installing fog light bulb -

L22- / -L23- , vehicles with washer fluid
reservoir in front left wheel housing

Note

♦ The fog light bulb -L22- / -L23- also fulfils the function of static
cornering light bulb -L148- / -L149- .
♦ Removal and installation are described for the left side. The
removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is
basically the same.

Removing
– Detach front section of wheel housing liner; do not remove
wheel housing liner completely ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liner; Removing and
installing front wheel housing liner .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
– Turn left fog light bulb - L22- -1- in -direction of arrow-.
– Pull left fog light bulb - L22- -1- out of fog light housing -5-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.
Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which
evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the
glass bulb to cloud over.
♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.
♦ Make sure cover cap is correctly seated when installing.
The ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the
headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check fog light settings and adjust fog lights if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work .

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2.3.2 Removing and installing fog light bulb -

L22- / -L23- , vehicles with washer fluid
reservoir in front right wheel housing

Note

♦ The fog light bulb -L22- / -L23- also fulfils the function of static
cornering light bulb -L148- / -L149- .
♦ Removal and installation are described for the left side. The
removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is
basically the same.

Removing
– Remove fog light ⇒ page 142 .
– Release left fog light bulb - L22- -1- in -direction of arrow-.
– Pull left fog light bulb - L22- -1- out of fog light housing.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the headlight.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.
Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which
evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the
glass bulb to cloud over.
♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.
♦ Make sure cover cap is correctly seated when installing.
The ingress of water will cause permanent damage to the
headlight.

– Perform functional check.

– Check fog light settings and adjust fog lights if necessary
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 40.1 ; Descriptions of work .

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3 Lights in exterior mirror

⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - lights in exterior mirror”, page 146
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing turn signal”, page 147
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing entry light in exterior mirror”, page
149

3.1 Assembly overview - lights in exterior mirror

1 - Mirror cover
❑ Material: ABS
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ;
Exterior mirror; Remov‐
ing and installing mirror
cover .
2 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 1 Nm
3 - Turn signal
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 147
4 - Mirror mounting
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ;
Exterior mirror; Remov‐
ing and installing exteri‐
or mirror .
5 - Entry light in exterior mirror
❑ Driver side entry light in
exterior mirror - W52-
❑ Front passenger side
entry light in exterior
mirror - W53-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 149
6 - Mirror glass
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ;
Exterior mirror; Remov‐
ing and installing mirror glass .
7 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Specified torque ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Exterior mirror; Assembly overview -
exterior mirror
8 - Mirror trim
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Exterior mirror; Removing and
installing mirror trim .
9 - Bolt
❑ Specified torque ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Exterior mirror; Assembly overview -
exterior mirror

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10 - Mirror adjustment unit

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Exterior mirror; Removing and
installing mirror adjustment unit .

3.2 Removing and installing turn signal

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

♦ Removal and installation are described for the left side. The
removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is
basically the same.
♦ If the event of a defective LED, the turn signal repeater needs
to be renewed.

Removing

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– Remove mirror trim ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.

66 ; Exterior mirror; Removing and installing mirror trim .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -4-.
– Unscrew bolts -3-.
– Remove turn signal -2- upwards from mirror mounting -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - lights in exterior mirror”,
page 146

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3.3 Removing and installing entry light in ex‐

terior mirror

Note

♦ Removal and installation are described for the left side. The
removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is
basically the same.
♦ If the event of a defective LED, the entry light in exterior mirror
needs to be renewed.

Removing
– Remove mirror trim ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
66 ; Exterior mirror; Removing and installing mirror trim .
– Unclip driver side entry light in exterior mirror - W52- -1- in
-direction of arrow B- from mirror housing.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

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4 Tail lights
⇒ “4.1 Assembly overview - tail lights in body”, page 150
⇒ “4.2 Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid”, page 151
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing tail light in rear lid”, page 151
⇒ “4.4 Adjusting installation position of tail light”, page 152
⇒ “4.5 Removing and installing tail light cluster”, page 153
⇒ “4.6 Removing and installing tail light bulb M2 / M4 ”,
page 154
⇒ “4.7 Removing and installing rear fog light bulb L46 / L47 ”, page
154
⇒ “4.8 Removing and installing brake and tail light bulb M21 / M22
”, page 154
⇒ “4.9 Removing and installing reversing light bulb”, page 154
⇒ “4.10 Removing and installing turn signal bulb”, page 155

4.1 Assembly overview - tail lights in body

1 - Fastener
❑ Designed as a quick-re‐
lease fastener
❑ Release and remove in
-direction of arrow-
2 - Seal
❑ Renew if damaged
3 - Tail light
❑ Left tail light - MX3-
❑ Right tail light - MX4-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 153
4 - Rear turn signal bulb
❑ Rear left turn signal bulb
- M6-
❑ Rear right turn signal
bulb - M8-
❑ Fitted depending on
equipment
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 155
5 - Bulb carrier
❑ Fitted depending on
equipment

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4.2 Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid

1 - Nuts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 3 Nm
2 - Seal
❑ Renew if damaged
3 - Tail light
❑ Left tail light 2 - MX5-
❑ Right tail light 2 - MX6-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 151

4.3 Removing and installing tail light in rear

lid

Note

♦ Removal and installation are described for the left side. The
removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is
basically the same.
♦ If the event of a defective LED, the entire tail light cluster needs
to be renewed.

Removing
– Turn light switch to zero position.

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Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the com‐
ponent with commercially available adhesive tape.

– If needed, apply a narrow screwdriver at opening on side.

– Press off cover -1- in -direction of arrow-.

– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.

– Unscrew nuts -2-.
– Swing left tail light cluster 2 - MX5- -3- outwards out of rear lid
opening.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

♦ Ensure that the gap between vehicle body and tail light hous‐
ing is properly sealed by the seal.
♦ Make sure that the connector is engaged firmly.

– Swing left tail light 2 - MX5- from the outside into rear lid open‐
ing.
– Align it properly to make contact at top and centre.
– Tighten nuts at top of tail light cluster 2 - MX5- and then at
bottom.
– Perform functional check.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “4.2 Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid”, page 151

4.4 Adjusting installation position of tail light

Note

♦ Installation position can only be corrected on tail light cluster

on body.
♦ The procedure for adjusting the installation position is descri‐
bed for the left side. The procedure on the right side is analo‐
gous.

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– Turn light switch to zero position.

– Remove service flap in left luggage compartment side trim.
– Loosen quick-release fastener -1- by 1/2 turn in
-direction of arrow-.
– Adjust installation position of tail light cluster by screwing ad‐
juster elements -2- in or out.

Note

Ensure that the tail light -3- lies flush against the surrounding
components.

– Turn quick-release fastener -1- to stop in opposite

-direction of arrow-, and lock it in place.
– Install service flap in left luggage compartment side trim.

4.5 Removing and installing tail light cluster

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Turn light switch to zero position.
– Remove service flap in luggage compartment side trim.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
– Turn quick-release fastener -1- to stop in
-direction of arrow A-.
– Remove tail light cluster -3- in -direction of arrow B-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

♦ Ensure that the gap between vehicle body and tail light hous‐
ing is properly sealed by the seal.
♦ Make sure that the connector is engaged firmly.

– Turn quick-release fastener -1- to stop in opposite

-direction of arrow A-, and lock it in place.
– Perform functional check.

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4.6 Removing and installing tail light bulb -

M2- / -M4-

Note

The tail light cluster bulbs are LEDs and are integrated in the tail
light clusters. These LEDs cannot be renewed. The entire tail light
cluster must be renewed.

– Removing and installing tail light -MX3- / -MX4- ⇒ page 153 .

– Removing and installing tail light cluster in rear lid -MX5- / -
MX6- ⇒ page 151 .

4.7 Removing and installing rear fog light

bulb -L46- / -L47-

Note

The rear fog light bulbs are LEDs and are integrated in the tail
light clusters. These LEDs cannot be renewed. The entire tail light
cluster must be renewed.

– Removing and installing tail light cluster in rear lid -MX5- / -

MX6- ⇒ page 151 .

4.8 Removing and installing brake and tail

light bulb -M21- / -M22-

Note

The brake and tail light cluster bulbs are LEDs and are integrated
in the tail light clusters. These LEDs cannot be renewed. The en‐
tire tail light cluster must be renewed.

– Removing and installing tail light -MX3- / -MX4- ⇒ page 153 .

– Only for vehicles with tail light clusters in dark red: removing
and installing tail light cluster in rear lid -MX5- / -MX6-
⇒ page 151 .

4.9 Removing and installing reversing light

bulb

Note

The reversing light bulbs are LEDs and are integrated in the tail
light clusters. These LEDs cannot be renewed. The entire tail light
cluster must be renewed.

– For vehicles with tail light clusters in dark red: removing and
installing tail light cluster -MX3- / -MX4- ⇒ page 153 .
– For vehicles without tail light clusters in dark red: removing and
installing tail light cluster in rear lid -MX5- / -MX6-
⇒ page 151 .

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4.10 Removing and installing turn signal bulb

⇒ “4.10.1 Removing and installing turn signal bulb, except for tail
light clusters in dark red”, page 155
⇒ “4.10.2 Removing and installing turn signal bulb, only tail light
clusters in dark red”, page 155

4.10.1 Removing and installing turn signal

bulb, except for tail light clusters in dark
red
Removing
– Remove tail light cluster on body ⇒ page 153 .
– Release bulb carrier -1- in -direction of arrow A-.
– Pull bulb carrier -1- with rear left turn signal bulb - M6- out of
mounting on tail light cluster.
– Pull rear left turn signal bulb - M6- -2- straight in
-direction of arrow B- out of bulb carrier -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the bulb.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.
Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which
evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the
glass bulb to cloud over.
♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.

– Perform functional check.

4.10.2 Removing and installing turn signal

bulb, only tail light clusters in dark red

Note

The turn signal bulbs are LEDs and are integrated in the tail light
clusters. These LEDs cannot be renewed. The entire tail light
cluster must be renewed.

– Removing and installing tail light -MX3- / -MX4- ⇒ page 153 .

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5 High-level brake light

⇒ “5.1 Assembly overview - high-level brake light”, page 156
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing high-level brake light”,
page 156

5.1 Assembly overview - high-level brake light

1 - Connector for brake light

2 - Connection for washer fluid
hose
3 - High-level brake light
❑ With high-level brake
light bulb - M25-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 156

5.2 Removing and installing high-level

brake light
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Plastic wedge - T10039/1-

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Keep the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the com‐
ponent with commercially available adhesive tape.

– Attach a strip of adhesive tape -1- to rear lid area above high-
level brake light.

Caution

Make sure the seal is not damaged when removing the high-
level brake light.

– Insert plastic wedge - T10039/1- -1- at top between high-level

brake light -2- and rear lid.
– Press down high-level brake light -2- using plastic wedge -
T10039/1- .
– Swing high-level brake light -2- out of rear lid.

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– Pull out hose-locking device -arrow-.

– Pull hose connection -1- off high-level brake light.
– Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
– Remove high-level brake light.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

♦ If the event of a defective LED, the entire high-level brake light

needs to be renewed.
♦ When installing high-level brake light, make sure seal is cor‐
rectly seated. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.
♦ When connecting the washer fluid line, ensure that the secur‐
ing clip engages audibly in the connection.

– Connect hose connection and connectors.

– Guide high-level brake light into rear lid.
– Engage locking devices at top.
– Engage retaining springs at bottom.
– Check high-level brake light and rear window washer system
for fault-free operation.

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6 Number plate light

⇒ “6.1 Assembly overview – number plate lights”, page 159
⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing number plate light X4 / X5 ”, page
160
⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing bulb for number plate light X4 / X5
”, page 160

6.1 Assembly overview – number plate lights

1 - Electrical connectors
2 - Number plate light -X4- / -
X5-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 160

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6.2 Removing and installing number plate

light -X4- / -X5-

Note

♦ Removal and installation are described for the right side. Re‐
moval and installation on the left side are analogous.
♦ Since the number plate lights are equipped with LEDs, the
entire number plate light must be renewed in the event of a
fault.

Removing
– Turn light switch to zero position.
– Use a suitable tool to push right number plate light - X5- -1- in
-direction of arrow A-.
– Swing right number plate light - X5- -1- in
-direction of arrow B- out of rear lid.

– Release connector -1- and disconnect.

– Remove right number plate light - X5- -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

Insert number plate light into rear lid so that retaining clip points
to right-hand side of vehicle.

– Perform functional check.

6.3 Removing and installing bulb for number

plate light - X4- / -X5-
Since the number plate lights are equipped with LEDs, the entire
number plate light must be renewed in the event of a fault.
Removing and installing number plate light - X4- / -X5-
⇒ page 160 .

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7 Entry and start authorisation system

⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation
system”, page 161
⇒ “7.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system”, page
164
⇒ “7.3 Removing and installing interface for entry and start system
J965 ”, page 166
⇒ “7.4 Removing and installing door exterior handle contact sen‐
sor G415 / G416 ”, page 167
⇒ “7.5 Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and start
system R138 ”, page 167
⇒ “7.6 Removing and installing interior aerial 2 for entry and start
system R139 ”, page 168
⇒ “7.7 Removing and installing driver side aerial for entry and start
system R134 ”, page 169
⇒ “7.8 Removing and installing front passenger side aerial for en‐
try and start system R135 ”, page 169
⇒ “7.10 Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial for
entry and start system R137 ”, page 170
⇒ “7.9 Removing and installing rear bumper aerial for entry and
start system R136 ”, page 169
⇒ “7.11 Removing and installing rear lid power opening control
unit J938 ”, page 171
⇒ “7.12 Removing and installing rear lid power opening sender
G750 / G760 ”, page 171

7.1 Overview of fitting locations - entry and

start authorisation system
⇒ “7.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation
system, LHD vehicles”, page 161
⇒ “7.1.2 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation
system, RHD vehicles”, page 163

7.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system, LHD ve‐
hicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

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1 - Interface for entry and start

system - J965-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 166
2 - Control unit for electronic
steering column lock - J764-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 48 ;
Steering column; As‐
sembly overview - steer‐
ing column .
3 - Immobiliser reader coil - D2-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 185
4 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ With central locking and
anti-theft alarm system
aerial - R47-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 296
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 299
5 - Starter button - E378-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 255

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7.1.2 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system, RHD
vehicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Immobiliser reader coil - D2-

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 185
2 - Interface for entry and start
system - J965-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 166
3 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ With central locking and
anti-theft alarm system
aerial - R47-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 296
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 299
4 - Control unit for electronic
steering column lock - J764-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 48 ;
Steering column; As‐
sembly overview - steer‐
ing column .
5 - Starter button - E378-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 255

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7.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless

entry system
⇒ “7.2.1 Overview of fitting locations - front keyless entry system,
LHD vehicles”, page 164
⇒ “7.2.2 Overview of fitting locations - front keyless entry system,
RHD vehicles”, page 165
⇒ “7.2.3 Overview of fitting locations - rear keyless entry system”,
page 166

7.2.1 Overview of fitting locations - front keyless entry system, LHD vehicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Front passenger side door

exterior handle
❑ With front passenger
door exterior handle
contact sensor - G416-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 167
❑ With passenger side
aerial for entry and start
system - R135-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 169
2 - Interior aerial 1 for entry and
start authorisation - R138-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 167
3 - Driver side door exterior
handle
❑ With driver exterior door
handle contact sensor -
G415-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 167
❑ With driver side aerial
for entry and start sys‐
tem - R134-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 169
4 - Interface for entry and start
system - J965-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 166

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7.2.2 Overview of fitting locations - front keyless entry system, RHD vehicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Interface for entry and start

system - J965-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 166
2 - Front passenger side door
exterior handle
❑ With front passenger
door exterior handle
contact sensor - G416-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 167
❑ With passenger side
aerial for entry and start
system - R135-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 169
3 - Interior aerial 1 for entry and
start authorisation - R138-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 167
4 - Driver side door exterior
handle
❑ With driver exterior door
handle contact sensor -
G415-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 167
❑ With driver side aerial
for entry and start sys‐
tem - R134-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 169

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7.2.3 Overview of fitting locations - rear keyless entry system

1 - Interior aerial 2 for entry and

start authorisation - R139-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 168
2 - Rear bumper aerial for entry
and start system - R136-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 169
3 - Rear lid power opening con‐
trol unit - J938-
❑ With rear lid power
opening sender - G750-
and rear lid power open‐
ing sender 2 - G760-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 171
4 - Luggage compartment aer‐
ial for entry and start system -
R137-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 170

7.3 Removing and installing interface for en‐

try and start system - J965-

Note

♦ If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines

using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
♦ Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive ve‐
hicles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles
is similar.

Removing
– Remove knee airbag with igniter ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Knee airbags; Removing and installing
knee airbag with igniter .

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– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.

– Press bracket -2- of interface for entry and start system - J965-
-1- at top in direction of -arrow A-.
– Remove interface for entry and start system - J965- -1- from
bracket -2- in direction of -arrow B-.

– Lever out catch -1- in direction of -arrow A-, using a small

screwdriver if necessary.
– Remove bracket -2- from support -3- in direction of -arrow B-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Ensure that bracket for interface for entry and start authorisa‐
tion system - J965- engages audibly.
– Ensure that interface for entry and start authorisation system
- J965- engages audibly in bracket.

7.4 Removing and installing door exterior

handle contact sensor -G415- / -G416-

Note

The driver door exterior handle touch sensor - G415- or front pas‐
senger door exterior handle touch sensor - G416- is integrated in
the respective exterior door handle and cannot be renewed indi‐
vidually if defective.

– Removing and installing door handle ⇒ General body repairs,

exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and in‐
stalling door handle .

7.5 Removing and installing interior aerial 1

for entry and start system - R138-
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Release lever - 80 - 200-

Removing
– Remove centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre con‐
sole .
– Remove air duct vent at rear of centre console ⇒ Heating, air
conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air duct; Assembly overview - air
duct and air distribution in passenger compartment .
– Lever off interior aerial 1 for entry and start system - R138-
-1- from bracket -2- using removal lever - 80 - 200- .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

7.6 Removing and installing interior aerial 2

for entry and start system - R139-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release lever - 80 - 200-

Removing
– Detach rear section of right hand side panel trim in luggage
compartment far enough to permit access to access/start sys‐
tem antenna 2 in vehicle interior - R139- ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim; Re‐
moving and installing luggage compartment side panel trim .

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– Use removal lever - R139- to lever interior aerial 2 for entry

and start system - 80 - 200- -1- in -direction of arrow- off body
panel.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

7.7 Removing and installing driver side aer‐

ial for entry and start system - R134-

Note

The driver side aerial for entry and start authorisation - R134- is
integrated in the exterior door handle and cannot be renewed
separately if defective.

– Removing and installing door handle ⇒ General body repairs,

exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and in‐
stalling door handle .

7.8 Removing and installing front passenger

side aerial for entry and start system -
R135-

Note

The front passenger side aerial for entry and start authorisation -
R135- is integrated in the exterior door handle and cannot be
renewed separately if defective.

– Removing and installing door handle ⇒ General body repairs,

exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and in‐
stalling door handle .

7.9 Removing and installing rear bumper

aerial for entry and start system - R136-
Removing
– Remove rear bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Rear bumper; Removing and installing bumper
cover .
– Release and disconnect connector on rear bumper aerial for
entry and start system - R136- .

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– Lift up retaining lug -3- slightly.

– Pull rear bumper aerial for entry and start system - R136- -2-
in -direction of arrow- out of centre guide profile -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

7.10 Removing and installing luggage com‐

partment aerial for entry and start sys‐
tem - R137-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release lever - 80 - 200-

Removing
– Remove bracket for luggage compartment floor covering ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage com‐
partment trims; Removing and installing bracket for luggage
compartment floor covering .
– Remove rear left seat ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 72 ; Rear seats; Removing and installing bench seat / in‐
dividual seats .
– Fold rear floor covering in rear left area towards front.
– Use removal lever - R137- to lever luggage compartment aer‐
ial for entry and start system - 80 - 200- -1- in
-direction of arrow A- off body.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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7.11 Removing and installing rear lid power

opening control unit - J938-
Removing

Note

♦ The rear lid power opening control unit - J938- is located be‐
hind the rear bumper cover. It can be removed and installed
through the aperture for the towing bracket.
♦ If the rear lid power opening control unit - J938- is renewed,
carry out adaptations in the interface for entry and start au‐
thorisation system - J965- using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

– Release and disconnect electrical connectors -3-.

– Release catch on bracket -2- in direction of -arrow A-.
– Swing rear lid power opening control unit - J938- -1- out of
bracket -2- in direction of -arrow B- and remove.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– If rear lid power opening control unit - J938- has been re‐
newed, carry out basic settings in interface for access and start
authorisation system - J965- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

7.12 Removing and installing rear lid power

opening sender -G750- / -G760-
Removing
– Remove rear bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Rear bumper; Removing and installing bumper
cover .
– Detach wiring harness from upper retainer -3-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -7-.
– Remove retainers -1- from rear bumper cover.
– Release retaining lug -4- on upper cover retainer -3-, and open
cover in -direction of arrow-.
– Release retaining lug -4- on lower cover retainer -6-, and open
cover in -direction of arrow-.
– Unclip rear lid power opening sender -G750- / -G760- -2- from
upper retainer -3- and lower retainer -6-.
If required for any additional repair work, remove upper retainer
-3- and lower retainer -6- as follows:
– Pull upper retainer -3- with retaining clips off rear bumper cov‐
er.
– Remove spreader rivet -5- from lower retainer -6-, and remove
lower retainer -6- from rear bumper cover.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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8 Steering column switch module

⇒ “8.1 Assembly overview - steering column switch module”, page
172
⇒ “8.2 Removing and installing lock cylinder”, page 174
⇒ “8.3 Removing and installing ignition key withdrawal lock sole‐
noid N376 ”, page 176
⇒ “8.4 Removing and installing ignition/starter switch”,
page 177
⇒ “8.5 Removing and installing steering column switch module”,
page 178
⇒ “8.6 Removing and installing steering column electronics con‐
trol unit J527 ”, page 180
⇒ “8.7 Removing and installing turn signal switch E2 ”,
page 184
⇒ “8.8 Removing and installing intermittent wiper switch E22 ”,
page 185
⇒ “8.9 Removing and installing immobiliser reader coil D2 ”, page
185
⇒ “8.10 Removing and installing base for steering column com‐
bination switch”, page 186
⇒ “8.11 Removing and installing steering lock housing”,
page 187

8.1 Assembly overview - steering column

switch module
⇒ “8.1.1 Assembly overview - steering column switch module,
with mechanical ignition lock”, page 172
⇒ “8.1.2 Assembly overview - steering column switch module,
with electronic ignition lock”, page 174

8.1.1 Assembly overview - steering column switch module, with mechanical ig‐
nition lock

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1 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ Shear bolts for steering
lock housing
2 - Steering column electronics
control unit - J527-
❑ With airbag coil connec‐
tor and return ring with
slip ring - F138-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 180
3 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 1.1 Nm
4 - Steering column combina‐
tion switch
❑ With turn signal switch -
E2- , intermittent wiper
switch - E22-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 184
5 - Plate base
❑ For steering column
combination switch
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 186
6 - Steering lock housing
❑ With lock cylinder and
immobiliser reader coil -
D2-
❑ Removing and installing
steering lock housing
⇒ page 187
❑ Removing and installing lock cylinder ⇒ page 174
❑ Removing and installing immobiliser reader coil - D2- ⇒ page 185
7 - Ignition/starter switch - D-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 177
8 - Ignition key withdrawal lock solenoid - N376-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 176
9 - Steering column
❑ Assembly overview ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column, Assembly overview
- steering column

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8.1.2 Assembly overview - steering column switch module, with electronic ignition
lock

1 - Starter button - E378-

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 255
2 - Steering column electronics
control unit - J527-
❑ With airbag coil connec‐
tor and return ring with
slip ring - F138-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 180
3 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 1.1 Nm
4 - Steering column combina‐
tion switch
❑ With turn signal switch -
E2- , intermittent wiper
switch - E22-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 184
5 - Plate base
❑ For steering column
combination switch
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 186
6 - Bolt
❑ For securing lower
steering column trim
❑ Specified torque ⇒
General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ;
Compartments and cov‐
ers; Assembly overview
- steering column trim .
7 - Control unit for electronic steering column lock - J764-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Removing and
installing control unit for electronic steering column lock - J764-
8 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ For base for steering column combination switch
❑ 9 Nm
9 - Ignition key
10 - Immobiliser reader coil - D2-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 185

8.2 Removing and installing lock cylinder

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Locking pin - T40011- or

♦ suitable welding wire

Removing
– Remove lower steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments and covers; Removing
and installing lower steering column trim .

Note

♦ To remove the lock cylinder, it might be necessary to fold aside

the ignition key.
♦ For reasons of clarity, the ignition lock is illustrated in the cor‐
rect position without the ignition key.

– Turn ignition key to “Ignition ON” position. This will align the
recess in trim -arrow- with hole in ignition lock.

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– Fold aside ignition key as far as possible.

– Insert locking pin - T40011- or suitable welding wire to stop
into hole -2-.
– Pull lock cylinder -1- out of steering lock housing.

WARNING

Risk of seized steering lock.

♦ The steering lock must not be actuated without lock cylin‐
der.

Note

♦ A seized steering lock must be renewed.

♦ The reader coil is integrated in the lock cylinder and cannot be
renewed individually.
♦ The entire lock cylinder must be renewed if the reader coil is
defective.
♦ A new lock cylinder can be ordered from the responsible dis‐
tribution centre or the importer. When ordering, the vehicle-
specific locking number according to the VIN must be
provided.

– Release and disconnect connector on reader coil.

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Insert ignition key into lock cylinder and turn it to position “Ig‐
nition On”.
– Again, insert locking pin - T40011- or suitable welding wire to
stop into hole at front edge.
– Connect electrical connector to immobiliser reader coil.

– Press lock cylinder -1- together with reader coil into steering
lock housing -3-.
– Remove locking pin - T40011- from hole -2-.
– Press in lock cylinder tightly until locking mechanism can be
heard to engage.

8.3 Removing and installing ignition key

withdrawal lock solenoid - N376-
Removing
– Remove lower steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments and covers; Removing
and installing lower steering column trim .

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– Release retaining clip -arrow A-, and pull ignition key with‐
drawal lock solenoid - N376- -2- off steering lock housing -1-
-arrow B-.
– The electrical connection will be disconnected automatically.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

8.4 Removing and installing ignition/starter

switch
Removing
– Remove lower steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments and covers; Removing
and installing lower steering column trim .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
– Insert jeweller screwdrivers into recesses -arrows- in steering
lock housing -4- to release retaining clips -2 and 3-.

If this procedure cannot be applied due to lack of space, make an

auxiliary tool consisting of 2 wire hooks by carrying out the steps
below.
– Bend one end of welding wire (1 mm in diameter) to form a
loop.
– Cut welding wire to length -a-.
♦ Dimension -a- = approx. 50 mm.
– File off the wire at the tip of the loop to form a pointed hook.
♦ Dimension -b- = 5 mm.

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– Pull ignition/starter switch - D- -5- out of steering lock housing

while ensuring that jeweller screwdriver or wire hooks remain
inserted.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Insert ignition/starter switch - D- into steering lock housing until
it can be heard to engage.

8.5 Removing and installing steering col‐

umn switch module
Removing
– Align front wheels to straight-ahead position – steering wheel
in zero position.
– Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the
full range of the steering column adjustment for this purpose.
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 48 ; Steering wheel; Removing and installing steering
wheel .
– Remove lower steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments and covers; Removing
and installing lower steering column trim .

WARNING

Risk of damage to the electronic components due to electro‐

static discharge.
♦ Before disconnecting the electrical connector, the me‐
chanic must electrostatically discharge himself or herself
by briefly grasping hold of door striker plate or similar.

Note

The number of connectors on the steering column electronics control unit - J527- may vary depending on the
vehicle equipment.

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– Pull out connector lock in direction of arrow -A- and press it

down.
– Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
– Pull out connector lock in direction of arrow -B- and press it
down.
– Disconnect electrical connector -2-.
– Press connector lock in direction of arrow -C- and disconnect
electrical connector -3-.

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– Press release on both sides -1- in direction of arrow -A-.

– Pull off steering column switch module -2- slightly.
– Press retaining tab -3- in direction of arrow -B-.
– Pull off steering column switch module -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Ensure that switch module of steering column is engaged cor‐
rectly.
– If a new steering column electronics control unit - J527- is in‐
stalled, do not remove transport protection until steering wheel
is mounted.

8.6 Removing and installing steering col‐

umn electronics control unit - J527-
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

♦ Airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring - J527- is
integrated in steering column electronics control unit - F138- .
♦ If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines
using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Align front wheels to straight-ahead position – steering wheel
in zero position.
– Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the
full range of the steering column adjustment for this purpose.
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 48 ; Steering wheel; Removing and installing steering
wheel .
– Remove lower steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments and covers; Removing
and installing lower steering column trim .

WARNING

Risk of damage to the electronic components due to electro‐

static discharge.
♦ Before disconnecting the electrical connector, the me‐
chanic must electrostatically discharge himself or herself
by briefly grasping hold of door striker plate or similar.

Note

The number of connectors on the steering column electronics control unit - J527- may vary depending on the
vehicle equipment.

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– Press connector lock in direction of arrow -A- and disconnect

electrical connector -1-.
– Press connector lock in direction of arrow -B- and disconnect
electrical connector -2-.
– Press connector lock in direction of arrow -C- and disconnect
electrical connector -3-.
– Pull out connector lock in direction of arrow -D- and press it
down.
– Disconnect electrical connector -4-.
– Press connector lock in direction of arrow -E- and disconnect
electrical connector -5-.
– Pull out connector lock in direction of arrow -F- and press it
down.
– Disconnect electrical connector -6-.

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– Unscrew bolts -1-.

– Remove steering column electronics control unit - J527- -2-
from steering column combination switch - E595- .
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– If a new steering column electronics control unit - J527- is in‐
stalled, do not remove transport protection until steering wheel
is mounted.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “8.1 Assembly overview - steering column switch module”,
page 172

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8.7 Removing and installing turn signal switch - E2-

Note

♦ The turn signal switch - E2- , cruise control system switch - E45- and intermittent wiper switch - E22- are
combined to form the steering column combination switch - E595- .
♦ These switches cannot be separated.
♦ If one of the switches is defective, the steering column combination switch - E595- must be renewed as a
complete unit.

Removing
– Remove steering column electronics control unit - J527-
⇒ page 180 .

– Press release on both sides -1- in -direction of arrow A-.

– Pull off steering column combination switch - E595- -2- slightly.
– Press retaining tab -3- in direction of -arrow B-.
– Pull off steering column combination switch - E595- -2-.

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Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Make sure that steering column combination switch - E595- is
engaged correctly.

8.8 Removing and installing intermittent

wiper switch - E22-

Note

♦ The turn signal switch - E2- , cruise control system switch -

E45- and intermittent wiper switch - E22- are combined to form
the steering column combination switch - E595- .
♦ These switches cannot be separated.
♦ If one of the switches is defective, the steering column com‐
bination switch - E595- must be renewed as a complete unit.

– Removing and installing turn signal switch - E2- ⇒ page 184 .

8.9 Removing and installing immobiliser

reader coil - D2-
⇒ “8.9.1 Removing and installing immobiliser reader coil, vehicles
with mechanical ignition lock”, page 185
⇒ “8.9.2 Removing and installing immobiliser reader coil, vehicles
with electronic ignition lock”, page 185

8.9.1 Removing and installing immobiliser

reader coil, vehicles with mechanical ig‐
nition lock

Note

The immobiliser reader coil - D2- is integrated in the lock cylinder

and cannot be renewed individually.

– Removing and installing lock cylinder ⇒ page 174 .

8.9.2 Removing and installing immobiliser

reader coil, vehicles with electronic igni‐
tion lock
Removing
– Move steering wheel to lowest possible position, taking ad‐
vantage of full adjustment range of steering column adjust‐
ment.
– Remove lower steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments and covers; Removing
and installing lower steering column trim .

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– Push reader coil -2- in direction of -arrow A- out of mounting

-1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Press reader coil into mounting until it engages audibly.

8.10 Removing and installing base for steer‐

ing column combination switch
⇒ “8.10.1 Removing and installing base for steering column com‐
bination switch, vehicles with mechanical ignition lock”,
page 186
⇒ “8.10.2 Removing and installing base for steering column com‐
bination switch, vehicles with electronic ignition lock ignition lock”,
page 186

8.10.1 Removing and installing base for steer‐

ing column combination switch, vehicles
with mechanical ignition lock

Note

The base for steering column combination switch is removed and

installed together with the steering lock housing.

– Removing and installing steering lock housing ⇒ page 187 .

8.10.2 Removing and installing base for steer‐

ing column combination switch, vehicles
with electronic ignition lock ignition lock
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

Removing
– Remove steering column switch module ⇒ page 178 .

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– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.

– Remove base for steering column combination switch -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “8.1.2 Assembly overview - steering column switch module,
with electronic ignition lock”, page 174

8.11 Removing and installing steering lock

housing
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Socket - T10424-
Removing
– Remove steering column switch module ⇒ page 178 .
– Release and disconnect connector on immobiliser reader coil
- D2- .

Note

If it is not possible to remove the shear bolts -1- with the socket -
T10424- , the bolt will need to be drilled out using an angle drill
and a 8.5 mm drill bit.

– Using socket - T10424- , unscrew shear bolts -1- .

– Remove steering lock housing -3- together with base for steer‐
ing column switch -2-.
– Remove steering lock housing from base for steering column
combination switch.
In order to renew the steering lock housing, the ignition/starter
switch and the lock cylinder must be removed.
– Remove ignition/starter switch ⇒ page 177 .
– Remove lock cylinder ⇒ page 174 .
Installing
• Ignition/starter switch installed ⇒ page 177
• Lock cylinder installed ⇒ page 174

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– Insert steering lock housing -3- into base for steering column
combination switch -2-.
– Push steering column combination switch - E595- straight into
steering column switch base until it securely engages.
– Push preassembled unit consisting of steering lock housing,
base for steering column combination switch and steering col‐
umn combination switch - E595- as far as it will go onto
steering column, and align it with threaded holes.
– Secure steering lock housing -3- to steering column using new
shear-head bolts -1-.
– Tighten new shear-head bolts -1- until bolt heads shear off.
Further installation is performed in reverse sequence.

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9 Parking aid
⇒ “9.1 Assembly overview – parking aid”, page 189
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing parking aid control unit J446 ”,
page 192
⇒ “9.3 Removing and installing front parking aid warning buzzer
H22 ”, page 194
⇒ “9.4 Removing and installing rear parking aid warning buzzer
H15 ”, page 195
⇒ “9.5 Removing and installing front parking aid senders”,
page 195
⇒ “9.6 Removing and installing rear parking aid senders”,
page 196

9.1 Assembly overview – parking aid

⇒ “9.1.1 Assembly overview - front parking aid, LHD vehicles”,
page 189
⇒ “9.1.2 Assembly overview - front parking aid, RHD vehicles”,
page 191
⇒ “9.1.3 Assembly overview - rear parking aid system”,
page 192

9.1.1 Assembly overview - front parking aid, LHD vehicles

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1 - Parking aid button - E266-

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 244
2 - Front parking aid warning
buzzer - H22-
❑ Only for 8-channel park‐
ing aid
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 194
3 - Bracket
❑ For parking aid control
unit - J446- .
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 307
4 - Parking aid control unit -
J446-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 192
5 - Front left parking aid sender
- G255-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
6 - Front inner left parking aid
sender - G254-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
7 - Front inner right parking aid
sender - G253-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
8 - Front right parking aid send‐
er - G252-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 195

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9.1.2 Assembly overview - front parking aid, RHD vehicles

1 - Parking aid button - E266-

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 244
2 - Front parking aid warning
buzzer - H22-
❑ Only for 8-channel park‐
ing aid
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 194
3 - Front left parking aid sender
- G255-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
4 - Front inner left parking aid
sender - G254-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
5 - Front inner right parking aid
sender - G253-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
6 - Front right parking aid send‐
er - G252-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
7 - Parking aid control unit -
J446-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 193

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9.1.3 Assembly overview - rear parking aid system

1 - Rear parking aid warning

buzzer - H15-
❑ Rear parking aid warn‐
ing buzzer - H15- is no
longer installed from
WEEK 31/2018.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
2 - Spreader rivet
❑ Qty. 2
3 - Rear right parking aid send‐
er - G206-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 196
4 - Rear centre left parking aid
sender - G205-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 196
5 - Rear centre parking aid
sender - G204-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 196
6 - Rear left parking aid sender
- G203-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 196

9.2 Removing and installing parking aid

control unit - J446-
⇒ “9.2.1 Removing and installing parking aid control unit J446 ,
left-hand drive vehicle”, page 192
⇒ “9.2.2 Removing and installing parking aid control unit J446 ,
RHD vehicle”, page 193

9.2.1 Removing and installing parking aid

control unit - J446- , left-hand drive ve‐
hicle

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

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Removing
– Remove footwell cover on driver side ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers .
– Release and separate electrical connectors -1- and -2-.
– Release retaining tab in direction of -arrow-.
– Remove parking aid control unit - J446- -3- downwards from
bracket.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

9.2.2 Removing and installing parking aid

control unit - J446- , RHD vehicle

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Remove footwell cover on driver side ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers .
– Release and pull out spreader rivets -2-.
– Remove parking aid control unit - J446- -1-.
– Release and separate electrical connectors -3- and -4-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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9.3 Removing and installing front parking

aid warning buzzer - H22-
⇒ “9.3.1 Removing and installing front parking aid warning buzzer
H22 , LHD vehicles”, page 194
⇒ “9.3.2 Removing and installing front parking aid warning buzzer
H22 , RHD vehicles”, page 194

9.3.1 Removing and installing front parking

aid warning buzzer - H22- , LHD vehi‐
cles
Removing
– Remove storage compartment on driver side ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers; Over‐
view of fitting locations - compartments/covers .
– Use a suitable screwdriver to push front parking aid warning
buzzer - H22- -1- in -direction of arrow- out of mounting.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

9.3.2 Removing and installing front parking

aid warning buzzer - H22- , RHD vehi‐
cles
Removing
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers; Removing and installing
glove compartment .

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– Using a narrow screwdriver, push front parking aid warning

buzzer - H22- -1- in direction of -arrow A- out of mounting.
– Remove front parking aid warning buzzer - H22- -1-.
– Release and separate electrical connector.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

9.4 Removing and installing rear parking aid

warning buzzer - H15-

Note

♦ Rear parking aid warning buzzer - H15- is no longer installed

from WEEK 31/2018.
♦ With it being discontinued, the sound now comes through var‐
ious frequencies from the front parking aid warning buzzer -
H22- .

Removing
– Lower moulded headliner at rear ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Roof trim panels; Removing and installing
moulded headliner .
– Remove spreader rivets -1-.
– Remove rear parking aid warning buzzer - H15- -2-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

9.5 Removing and installing front parking

aid senders
Removing
– Remove front bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Front bumper; Removing and installing bumper
cover .

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– Press both locking lugs in direction of -arrow A- while, at the

same time, pressing in sender -1- from the outside in.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

♦ When inserting the sender in the sender retainer, make sure

that the isolation ring (black silicone ring) is seated correctly
on the sender head.
♦ Both locking lugs of sender retainer must audibly engage
when installing the sender.

9.6 Removing and installing rear parking aid

senders
Removing
– Remove rear bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Rear bumper; Removing and installing bumper
cover .
– Press both locking lugs in direction of -arrow A- while, at the
same time, pressing in sender -1- from the outside in.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

♦ When inserting the sender in the sender retainer, make sure

that the isolation ring (black silicone ring) is seated correctly
on the sender head.
♦ Both locking lugs of sender retainer must audibly engage
when installing the sender.

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10 Park assist steering

⇒ “10.1 Assembly overview - park assist steering”, page 197
⇒ “10.2 Removing and installing park assist steering control unit
J791 ”, page 198
⇒ “10.3 Removing and installing front senders”, page 198
⇒ “10.4 Removing and installing rear senders”, page 199

10.1 Assembly overview - park assist steer‐

ing
⇒ “10.1.1 Assembly overview - park assist steering, LHD vehi‐
cles”, page 197
⇒ “10.1.2 Assembly overview - park assist steering, RHD vehi‐
cles”, page 198

10.1.1 Assembly overview - park assist steering, LHD vehicles

1 - Park assist steering button

- E581-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 244
2 - Rear park assist steering
senders
❑ Rear left park assist
steering sender - G716-
❑ Rear right park assist
steering sender - G717-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 199
3 - Bracket
❑ For park assist steering
control unit - J791-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 307
4 - Park assist steering control
unit - J791-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 198
5 - Front park assist steering
senders
❑ Front left sender for park
assist steering on left
side of vehicle - G568-
❑ Front right sender for
park assist steering on
right side of vehicle -
G569-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 198

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10.1.2 Assembly overview - park assist steering, RHD vehicles

1 - Rear park assist steering

senders
❑ Rear left park assist
steering sender - G716-
❑ Rear right park assist
steering sender - G717-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 199
2 - Park assist steering button
- E581-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 244
3 - Front park assist steering
senders
❑ Front left sender for park
assist steering on left
side of vehicle - G568-
❑ Front right sender for
park assist steering on
right side of vehicle -
G569-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 198
4 - Park assist steering control
unit - J791-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 198

10.2 Removing and installing park assist

steering control unit - J791-

Note

The park assist steering control unit - J791- is removed and in‐
stalled in the same way as the parking aid control unit - J446- .

– Removing and installing parking aid control unit - J446-

⇒ page 192 .

10.3 Removing and installing front senders

Removing
– Detach front section of wheel housing liner; do not remove
wheel housing liner completely ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liner; Removing and
installing front wheel housing liner .

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– Press both locking lugs in direction of -arrow A- while pressing

in sender -1- from the outside in.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

♦ When inserting the sender in the sender retainer, make sure

that the isolation ring (black silicone ring) is seated correctly
on the sender head.
♦ Both locking lugs of sender retainer must audibly engage
when installing the sender.

10.4 Removing and installing rear senders

Removing
– Remove rear bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Rear bumper; Removing and installing bumper
cover .
– Press both locking lugs in direction of -arrow A- while, at the
same time, pressing in sender -1- from the outside in.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

♦ When inserting the sender in the sender retainer, make sure

that the isolation ring (black silicone ring) is seated correctly
on the sender head.
♦ Both locking lugs of sender retainer must audibly engage
when installing the sender.

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11 Automatic headlight range control

⇒ “11.1 Assembly overview - automatic headlight range control”,
page 200
⇒ “11.2 Removing and installing cornering light and headlight
range control unit J745 ”, page 202

11.1 Assembly overview - automatic head‐

light range control
⇒ “11.1.1 Assembly overview - automatic headlight range control,
LHD vehicles”, page 200
⇒ “11.1.2 Assembly overview - automatic headlight range control,
RHD vehicles”, page 201

11.1.1 Assembly overview - automatic headlight range control, LHD vehicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Cornering light and head‐

light range control unit - J745-
❑ On mounting bracket for
pedal cluster
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling, control unit without
extra bracket
⇒ page 202
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling, control unit with ex‐
tra bracket ⇒ page 203
2 - Rear left vehicle level send‐
er - G76-
❑ Fitting location: on rear
suspension link
❑ Assembly overview ⇒
Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 43 ;
Vehicle level senders;
Assembly overview -
rear vehicle level send‐
ers .
3 - Left headlight range control
motor - V48-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 117
4 - Right headlight range con‐
trol motor - V49-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 117

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11.1.2 Assembly overview - automatic headlight range control, RHD vehicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Cornering light and head‐

light range control unit - J745-
❑ at top outside on pedal
cluster mounting brack‐
et
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling, control unit without
extra bracket
⇒ page 204
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling, control unit with ex‐
tra bracket ⇒ page 205
2 - Rear left vehicle level send‐
er - G76-
❑ Fitting location: on rear
suspension link
❑ Assembly overview ⇒
Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 43 ;
Vehicle level senders;
Assembly overview -
rear vehicle level send‐
ers .
3 - Left headlight range control
motor - V48-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 117
4 - Right headlight range con‐
trol motor - V49-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 117

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11.2 Removing and installing cornering light

and headlight range control unit - J745-
⇒ “11.2.1 Removing and installing control unit for cornering light
and headlight range control J745 , LHD, control unit without ad‐
ditional bracket”, page 202
⇒ “11.2.2 Removing and installing control unit for cornering light
and headlight range control J745 , LHD, control unit with addi‐
tional bracket”, page 203
⇒ “11.2.3 Removing and installing control unit for cornering light
and headlight range control J745 , RHD, control unit without ad‐
ditional bracket”, page 204
⇒ “11.2.4 Removing and installing control unit for cornering light
and headlight range control J745 , RHD, control unit with addi‐
tional bracket”, page 205

11.2.1 Removing and installing control unit for

cornering light and headlight range con‐
trol - J745- , LHD, control unit without
additional bracket

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– If fitted, remove knee airbag on driver side ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Knee airbags; Removing and
installing knee airbag with igniter .
– Remove footwell vent on driver side ⇒ Heating, air condition‐
ing; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air duct; Removing and installing footwell
vent on driver side .
– Release and pull out spreader rivets -3-.
– Remove headlight range control unit -1- towards rear.
– Disconnect electrical connector -2-.

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– To do so, press locking detent -1-, swing retainer in

-direction of arrow- and pull off connector.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

– Push spreader rivets -2- into opening -3- in control unit -1-.
– Engage spreader rivets by turning them 90° -arrow-.

11.2.2 Removing and installing control unit for

cornering light and headlight range con‐
trol - J745- , LHD, control unit with addi‐
tional bracket

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– If fitted, remove knee airbag on driver side ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Knee airbags; Removing and
installing knee airbag with igniter .
– Remove footwell vent on driver side ⇒ Heating, air condition‐
ing; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air duct; Removing and installing footwell
vent on driver side .

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– Release retaining lugs -2- on bracket -3-.

– At the same time, pull control unit for cornering light and head‐
light range control - J745- -1- in direction of -arrow- out of
bracket -3-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -4-.

– Remove spreader rivets -2-.

– Remove bracket -1- from pedal cluster mounting bracket.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

11.2.3 Removing and installing control unit for

cornering light and headlight range con‐
trol - J745- , RHD, control unit without
additional bracket

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove footwell cover on driver side ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers .

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– Release and pull out spreader rivets -2-.

– Remove headlight range control unit -1- downwards.
– Disconnect electrical connector -3-.

– To do so, press locking detent -1-, swing retainer in

-direction of arrow- and pull off connector.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

11.2.4 Removing and installing control unit for

cornering light and headlight range con‐
trol - J745- , RHD, control unit with ad‐
ditional bracket

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove footwell cover on driver side ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers .

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– Release retaining lugs -2- on bracket -3-.

– At the same time, pull control unit for cornering light and head‐
light range control - J745- -1- in direction of -arrow- out of
bracket -3-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -4-.

– Remove spreader rivets -2-.

– Remove bracket -1- from pedal cluster mounting bracket.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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12 Towing bracket
⇒ “12.1 Assembly overview - towing bracket socket”, page 207
⇒ “12.2 Trailer socket U10 ”, page 207
⇒ “12.3 Removing and installing trailer detector control unit J345
”, page 208

12.1 Assembly overview - towing bracket socket

1 - Trailer socket - U10-

❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 207
2 - Sensors
❑ For trailer load indicator
3 - Trailer detector control unit
- J345-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 208
4 - Electrical connectors
5 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 2 Nm

12.2 Trailer socket - U10-

Properties of pin 9:
♦ Pin 9, permanent plus, continuous supply of battery positive
voltage from vehicle to trailer.
♦ Permanent plus is directly connected to vehicle battery with
no interruption.
♦ Low permissible current range, approx. 7.5 to 10 A

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Pin assignment on trailer socket - U10- :

The exact assignment can be found in the latest current flow di‐
agram ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting
locations.

12.3 Removing and installing trailer detector

control unit - J345-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove left luggage compartment side trim ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trims;
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim .
– Loosen bolts -1- a few turns.
– Push trailer detector control unit - J345- -2- upwards slightly.
– Guide bolts -1- on trailer detector control unit - J345- -2- to‐
wards outside out of body panel.
– Guide trailer detector control unit - J345- -2- through opening
in body panel into luggage compartment.
– Release and disconnect electrical connectors -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “12.1 Assembly overview - towing bracket socket”,
page 207

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1 Lights
⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - lights in dash panel”,
page 211
⇒ “1.2 Overview of fitting locations - lights in front doors”,
page 212
⇒ “1.3 Overview of fitting locations - lights in rear doors”,
page 213
⇒ “1.4 Overview of fitting locations - lights in centre console”, page
214
⇒ “1.5 Overview of fitting locations - lights in luggage compart‐
ment”, page 215
⇒ “1.6 Overview of fitting locations - lights in roof trim”,
page 216
⇒ “1.7 Removing and installing glove compartment light W6 ”,
page 217
⇒ “1.8 Replacing bulb for glove compartment light W6 ”,
page 218
⇒ “1.9 Removing and installing front footwell light K268 / K269 ”,
page 219
⇒ “1.10 Removing and installing front footwell illumination bulb
L151 / L152 ”, page 219
⇒ “1.11 Removing and installing Central locking SAFELOCK
function warning lamp K133 ”, page 220
⇒ “1.12 Removing and installing reflectors in door”, page 220
⇒ “1.13 Removing and installing entry light W92 / W93 ”,
page 221
⇒ “1.14 Removing and installing interior door handle illumination
bulb L146 / L147 ”, page 221
⇒ “1.15 Removing and installing rear interior door handle illumi‐
nation bulb L133 / L134 ”, page 222
⇒ “1.16 Removing and installing light 1 for front door background
lighting L199 / L200 ”, page 222
⇒ “1.17 Removing and installing light 1 for rear door background
lighting L201 / L202 ”, page 222
⇒ “1.18 Removing and installing roof ambient lighting bulb W76 /
W77 ”, page 223
⇒ “1.19 Removing and installing selector lever position display
Y26 ”, page 224
⇒ “1.20 Removing and installing luggage compartment light W3
”, page 224
⇒ “1.21 Removing and installing electric torch R280 ”,
page 225
⇒ “1.22 Removing and installing surround lighting 1 in rear lid W61
”, page 225
⇒ “1.23 Removing and installing illuminated vanity mirror W20 /
W14 ”, page 226
⇒ “1.24 Removing and installing bulb for front interior light W1 ”,
page 227
⇒ “1.25 Removing and installing bulb for rear interior light W43 ”,
page 229

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⇒ “1.26 Removing and installing bulb for front reading light W13 /
W19 ”, page 230
⇒ “1.27 Removing and installing bulb for rear reading light W11 /
W12 ”, page 230
⇒ “1.28 Renewing bulb of rear interior light W47 / W48 ”,
page 231

1.1 Overview of fitting locations - lights in dash panel

1 - Front passenger side airbag

deactivated warning lamp -
K145-
❑ Front passenger airbag
warning lamp - K145- is
removed together with
hazard warning light
switch - EX3-
⇒ page 248
2 - Glove compartment light -
W6-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 217
3 - Front right footwell light -
K269-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 219
4 - Front left footwell light -
K268-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 219

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1.2 Overview of fitting locations - lights in front doors

Note

The illustration shows fitting locations for left-hand drive vehicles. Fitting locations for right-hand drive vehicles
are similar.

1 - Central locking SAFELOCK

function warning lamp - K133-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 220
2 - Driver side door interior
handle illumination bulb -
L146-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 221
3 - Front passenger side door
interior handle illumination
bulb - L147-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 221
4 - Light 1 for front right door
background lighting - L200-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 222
5 - Reflector in door
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 220
6 - Light 1 for front left door
background lighting - L199-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 222

Not illustrated:
♦ Driver side entry light - W92- / passenger side entry light -
W93- in front sill panel moulding, removing and installing
⇒ page 221

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1.3 Overview of fitting locations - lights in rear doors

1 - Rear left interior door han‐

dle illumination bulb - L133-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 222
2 - Rear right interior door han‐
dle illumination bulb - L134-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 222
3 - Light 1 for rear right door
background lighting - L202-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 222
4 - Reflector in door
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 220
5 - Light 1 for rear left door
background lighting - L201-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 222

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1.4 Overview of fitting locations - lights in centre console

1 - Selector lever position dis‐

play - Y26-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 224

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1.5 Overview of fitting locations - lights in luggage compartment

1 - Surround lighting 1 in rear

lid - W61-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 225
2 - Luggage compartment light
- W3-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 224
3 - Electric torch - R280-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 225

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1.6 Overview of fitting locations - lights in

roof trim
⇒ “1.6.1 Overview of fitting locations – lights in roof trim, without
panorama tilting sunroof”, page 216
⇒ “1.6.2 Overview of fitting locations – lights in roof trim, with pan‐
orama tilting sunroof”, page 217

1.6.1 Overview of fitting locations – lights in roof trim, without panorama tilting
sunroof

1 - Driver side illuminated van‐

ity mirror - W20-
❑ In the case of vanity mir‐
rors with LED lighting,
the entire light must be
renewed in the event of
a fault.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 226
2 - Rear interior light - WX2-
❑ With rear reading light -
W11- / -W12-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 259
❑ Removing and installing
bulb for rear interior light
- W43- ⇒ page 229
❑ Removing and installing
bulb for rear left reading
light - W11- / rear right
reading light - W12-
⇒ page 230
3 - Front passenger side illu‐
minated vanity mirror - W14-
❑ In the case of vanity mir‐
rors with LED lighting,
the entire light must be
renewed in the event of
a fault.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 226
4 - Front interior light - WX1-
❑ With driver side reading
light - W19- and front
passenger reading light
- W13-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 258
❑ Removing and installing bulb for front interior light - WX1- ⇒ page 227
❑ Removing and installing bulb for front passenger reading light - W13- / driver side reading light - W19-
⇒ page 230

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1.6.2 Overview of fitting locations – lights in roof trim, with panorama tilting sunroof

1 - Illuminated vanity mirror -

W14- / -W20-
❑ Front passenger side il‐
luminated vanity mirror -
W14-
❑ Driver side illuminated
vanity mirror - W20-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 226
2 - Front interior light - WX1-
❑ With driver side reading
light - W19- and front
passenger reading light
- W13-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 258
❑ Removing and installing
bulb for front interior
light - WX1-
⇒ page 227
❑ Removing and installing
bulb for front passenger
reading light - W13- /
driver side reading light
- W19- ⇒ page 230
3 - Rear interior light -W47- / -
W48-
❑ Rear left interior light -
W47-
❑ Rear right interior light -
W48-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 261
❑ Bulb for rear interior light
-W47- / -W48-
⇒ page 231
4 - Roof ambient lighting bulb -W76- / -W77-
❑ Roof ambient lighting bulb, left - W76-
❑ Roof ambient lighting bulb, right - W77-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 223

1.7 Removing and installing glove compart‐

ment light - W6-
Removing
– Turn light switch to zero position.

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– Press in locking lug -1- using a flat screwdriver, and lever out
glove compartment light -2-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

If an LED glove compartment light - W6- is faulty, the entire light

must be renewed.

– Insert glove compartment light into opening and engage it on

opposite side.
– Perform functional check.

1.8 Replacing bulb for glove compartment

light - W6-

Note

If an LED glove compartment light - W6- is faulty, the entire light

must be renewed.

Removing
– Remove glove compartment light - W6- ⇒ page 217 .
– Lever off heat shield -2- on both sides at arrows -A-.
– Remove heat shield -2- from glove compartment light - W6-
-1-.

– Pull bulb -1- out of bulb holder -2- on reverse side of glove
compartment light.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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1.9 Removing and installing front footwell

light -K268- / -K269-
⇒ “1.9.1 Removing and installing front left footwell light K268 ”,
page 219
⇒ “1.9.2 Removing and installing front right footwell light K269 ”,
page 219

1.9.1 Removing and installing front left foot‐

well light - K268-
Removing
– Use a flat screwdriver to push in locking lug on front left foot‐
well light - K268- -2-.
– Lever off footwell light -2-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

Since the footwell light is equipped with LEDs, the entire light must
be renewed in the event of a fault.

– Perform functional check.

1.9.2 Removing and installing front right foot‐

well light - K269-
Removing
– Use a flat screwdriver to push in locking lug -1- at point indi‐
cated by -arrow A-.
– Lever off footwell light -2-.
– Release and separate electrical connector.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

Since the footwell light is equipped with LEDs, the entire light must
be renewed in the event of a fault.

– Perform functional check.

1.10 Removing and installing front footwell il‐

lumination bulb -L151- / -L152-
Since the front footwell light is equipped with LEDs, the entire light
must be renewed.
– Removing and installing front footwell light -K268- / -K269-
⇒ page 219 .

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1.11 Removing and installing Central locking

SAFELOCK function warning lamp -
K133-
Removing
– Remove front door trim panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Front door trim panels; Removing and installing
front door trim panel .
– Release and separate electrical connector.
– Release retaining lugs on central locking SAFELOCK function
warning lamp - K133- -2- by pressing them -arrows-.
– Pull central locking SAFELOCK function warning lamp - K133-
-2- out of mounting -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

1.12 Removing and installing reflectors in

door
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Note

The removal and installation procedure is the same for all reflec‐
tors and is therefore described here for just one reflector.

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Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When working with leverage tools, always mask off the
components installed in visible areas using commercially
available adhesive tape.

Removing
– Use removal wedge - 3409- to lever reflector out of door
-arrows-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

1.13 Removing and installing entry light -

W92- / -W93-

Note

The driver side entry light - W92- / passenger side entry light -
W93- is integrated in the front sill panel moulding and cannot be
renewed individually.

– Removing and installing front sill panel moulding ⇒ General

body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, interior; Removing
and installing sill panel moulding

1.14 Removing and installing interior door

handle illumination bulb -L146- / -L147-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Remove front door trim panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Front door trim panels; Removing and installing
front door trim panel .

Caution

Risk of damage to the light conductor.

♦ Only touch the light conductor at the light emitting element
in area of the interior door handle.

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– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.

– Disengage light conductor -1- at retaining lug -3-.
– Carefully lift light conductor -2- slightly, and swing it in
-direction of arrow- out of interior door handle -4-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

1.15 Removing and installing rear interior

door handle illumination bulb -L133- / -
L134-

Note

The removal and installation procedure of the rear left interior

door handle illumination bulb - L133- / rear right interior door han‐
dle illumination bulb - L134- is analogous to that of the driver side
door interior handle illumination bulb - L146- / front passenger
side door interior handle illumination bulb - L146- .

– Removing and installing door interior handle illumination bulbs

-L146- / -L147- ⇒ page 221 .

1.16 Removing and installing light 1 for front

door background lighting -L199- / -L200-

Note

The light 1 for front left door background lighting - L199- / light 1
for front right door background lighting - L200- is integrated in the
trim panel of the front door trim and cannot be renewed individu‐
ally.

– Removing and installing trim panel of front door trim ⇒ General

body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Front door trims; Removing
and installing trim panel .

1.17 Removing and installing light 1 for rear

door background lighting -L201- / -L202-

Note

The light 1 for rear left door background lighting - L201- / light 1
for rear right door background lighting - L202- is integrated in the
trim panel of the rear door trim and cannot be renewed individu‐
ally.

– Removing and installing trim panel of rear door trim ⇒ General

body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Rear door trims; Removing
and installing trim panel .

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1.18 Removing and installing roof ambient

lighting bulb -W76- / -W77-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Remove A-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Trims, interior; Removing and installing A-pillar trim .
– Remove upper B-pillar upper trim ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, interior; Removing and installing
B-pillar trim
– Remove sun visors ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
68 ; Equipment; Removing and installing sun visor .
– Remove front interior light ⇒ page 217
– Remove roof grab handles ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 68 ; Equipment; Removing and installing roof grab
handle
– Detach front of moulded headliner and place it on head re‐
straints ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Roof
trims; Removing and installing moulded headliner

Note

The moulded headliner is easily kinked.

– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.

– Unclip connector housing of roof ambient lighting bulb, left -
W76- -1- from clip -2-.

– Carefully guide roof ambient lighting bulb, left - W76- -1- to‐
wards front -arrow- out of sunroof frame.
– When doing this, note end cap -2- of roof ambient lighting bulb,
left - W76- -1-.
• The end cap -2- must not get stuck in the sunroof frame but
needs to remain on the roof ambient lighting bulb, left - W76-
-1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

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1.19 Removing and installing selector lever

position display - Y26-

Note

The selector lever position display - Y26- is integrated in the se‐

lector cover and cannot be removed individually.

– Removing and installing selector cover ⇒ Rep. gr. 34 ; Se‐

lector mechanism; Removing and installing selector lever han‐
dle

1.20 Removing and installing luggage com‐

partment light - W3-
Removing
– Use a flat screwdriver -arrow A- to push in retaining lug at front
of luggage compartment light - W3- -1-.
– At the same time, swing luggage compartment light - W3- -1-
in -direction of arrow B- out of luggage compartment side trim.
– Release and disconnect connector on luggage compartment
light - W3- -1-.

– Press contact plate -1- of light in -direction of arrow-.

– Remove festoon bulb -2- from bulb holder.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Insert luggage compartment light into opening and engage it
on opposite side.
– Perform functional check.

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1.21 Removing and installing electric torch -

R280-
Removing
– Push electric torch - R280- -1- in -direction of arrow A-.
– Remove electric torch - R280- -1- in -direction of arrow B- from
retainer.
– Remove left luggage compartment side trim ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trims;
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim .
– Release retaining lugs -3- on trim -2-.
– At the same time, pull retainer -4- for electric torch - R280- in
-direction of arrow C- off trim -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Retainer for electric torch - R280- must securely engage in
trim.
– Perform functional check.

1.22 Removing and installing surround light‐

ing 1 in rear lid - W61-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Note

Since the surround lighting 1 in rear lid - W61- is equipped with

LEDs, the entire light must be renewed in the event of a fault.

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When working with leverage tools, always mask off the
components installed in visible areas using commercially
available adhesive tape.

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Removing
– Use removal wedge - 3409- or a screwdriver to carefully lever
surround lighting 1 in rear lid - W61- -1- out of lower rear lid
trim -arrows-.
– Release and disconnect connector on surround lighting 1 in
rear lid - W61- -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

Since the surround lighting 1 in rear lid - W61- is equipped with

LEDs, the entire light must be renewed in the event of a fault.

– Perform functional check.

1.23 Removing and installing illuminated

vanity mirror -W20- / -W14-

Note

♦ Since the light for the illuminated vanity mirror is equipped with
LEDs, the entire light must be renewed in the event of a fault.
♦ Removal and installation are described for the left side. The
removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is
basically the same.

Removing
– Swing sun visor forwards.

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When working with leverage tools, always mask off the
components installed in visible areas using commercially
available adhesive tape.

– Insert a flat screwdriver into notch -arrow- and carefully lever

out vanity mirror light -1-.
– Disconnect connector, remove light for illuminated vanity mir‐
ror.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Insert vanity mirror light into opening and engage it on opposite
side.
– Perform functional check.

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1.24 Removing and installing bulb for front

interior light - W1-
⇒ “1.24.1 Removing and installing bulb for front interior light W1
with incandescent bulbs”, page 227
⇒ “1.24.2 Removing and installing light for front interior light W1
with LED”, page 228

1.24.1 Removing and installing bulb for front

interior light - W1- with incandescent
bulbs
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Note

The bulb for the front interior light - WX1- and the bulb for the front
passenger reading light - W13- / driver reading light - W19- is the
same component.

Removing

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When working with leverage tools, always mask off the
components installed in visible areas using commercially
available adhesive tape.

– Lever off lens of front interior light - W1- at points marked with
-arrows- using removal wedge - 3409- .

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– Pull bulb -1- in -direction of arrow A- out of bulb carrier.

Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the bulb.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.
Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which
evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the
glass bulb to cloud over.
♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.

– Perform functional check.

1.24.2 Removing and installing light for front in‐

terior light - W1- with LED
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Note

♦ The bulb for the front interior light - WX1- and the bulb for the
front passenger reading light - W13- / driver reading light -
W19- is the same component.
♦ If the front interior light - WX1- or front passenger reading light
- W13- / driver side reading light - W19- are defective, the lens
must be renewed.

Removing

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When working with leverage tools, always mask off the
components installed in visible areas using commercially
available adhesive tape.

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– Lever off lens of front interior light - W1- at points marked with
-arrows- using removal wedge - 3409- .
– Release and disconnect connectors.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
– Perform functional check.

1.25 Removing and installing bulb for rear in‐

terior light - W43-
⇒ “1.25.1 Removing and installing bulb for rear interior light W43
with incandescent bulbs”, page 229
⇒ “1.25.2 Removing and installing light for rear interior light W43
with LED”, page 230

1.25.1 Removing and installing bulb for rear in‐

terior light - W43- with incandescent
bulbs
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Note

The same bulbs are used for the rear interior light - W43- and the
rear left reading light - W11- / rear right reading light - W12- .

Removing

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When working with leverage tools, always mask off the
components installed in visible areas using commercially
available adhesive tape.

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– Lever off lens -3- for rear interior light - W43- using removal
wedge - 3409- .
– Pull bulb -1- in -direction of arrow A- out of bulb holder -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Caution

Risk of damage to the bulb.

♦ Do not touch the glass part of the bulb with bare fingers.
Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass bulb, which
evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the
glass bulb to cloud over.
♦ Wear e.g. clean fabric gloves when inserting bulbs.

– Perform functional check.

1.25.2 Removing and installing light for rear in‐

terior light - W43- with LED

Note

♦ The same bulbs are used for the rear interior light - W43- and
the rear left reading light - W11- / rear right reading light -
W12- .
♦ If the rear interior light - W43- is defective, the complete interior
light must be renewed.

– Removing and installing rear interior light - W43-

⇒ page 259 .

1.26 Removing and installing bulb for front

reading light -W13- / -W19-

Note

The bulb for the front passenger reading light - W13- / driver side
reading light - W19- and the bulb for the front interior light - W1-
is the same component.

– Removing and installing bulb for front interior light - W1-

⇒ page 227 .

1.27 Removing and installing bulb for rear

reading light -W11- / -W12-

Note

The bulb for the rear left reading light - W11- / rear right reading
light - W12- and the bulb for the rear interior light - W43- is the
same component.

– Removing and installing bulb for rear interior light - W43-

⇒ page 229 .

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1.28 Renewing bulb of rear interior light -

W47- / -W48-

Note

If the rear interior light -W47- / -W48- is defective, the complete

interior light must be renewed.

– Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light

⇒ page 261 .

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2 Controls
⇒ “2.1 Overview of fitting locations - controls in dash panel”, page
234
⇒ “2.2 Overview of fitting locations - controls in front doors”, page
236
⇒ “2.3 Overview of fitting locations - controls in rear doors”, page
237
⇒ “2.4 Overview of fitting locations - controls in centre console”,
page 238
⇒ “2.5 Overview of fitting locations - controls in luggage compart‐
ment”, page 239
⇒ “2.6 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim”,
page 240
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing rotary light switch EX1 ”,
page 242
⇒ “2.8 Removing and installing headlight range control regulator
E102 ”, page 242
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing switch for Head-up Display E736
”, page 243
⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing TCS and ESP button E256 ”,
page 244
⇒ “2.11 Removing and installing parking aid button E266 ”, page
244
⇒ “2.12 Removing and installing park assist steering button E581
”, page 244
⇒ “2.13 Removing and installing Start/Stop operation button E693
”, page 244
⇒ “2.14 Removing and installing button for Charisma E735 ”, page
245
⇒ “2.15 Removing and installing switch module in centre console
EX23 / EX30 ”, page 245
⇒ “2.16 Removing and installing operating unit for driving mode
selection E881 ”, page 246
⇒ “2.17 Removing and installing hazard warning light switch EX3
”, page 248
⇒ “2.18 Removing and installing buttons for seat heating E653 /
E654 ”, page 248
⇒ “2.19 Removing and installing glove compartment light switch
E26 ”, page 248
⇒ “2.20 Removing and installing exterior mirror adjuster EX11 ”,
page 249
⇒ “2.21 Removing and installing operating unit for window regu‐
lator in driver door E512 ”, page 250
⇒ “2.22 Removing and installing front passenger side window
regulator button E716 ”, page 250
⇒ “2.23 Removing and installing driver side interior locking button
for central locking system E308 ”, page 251
⇒ “2.24 Removing and installing rear lid remote release button
E233 ”, page 251
⇒ “2.25 Removing and installing button for deactivating interior
monitoring and vehicle inclination sensor E616 ”, page 252

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⇒ “2.26 Removing and installing door contact switch F2 / F3 ”,

page 253
⇒ “2.27 Removing and installing rear window regulator button
E711 / E713 ”, page 253
⇒ “2.28 Removing and installing rear door contact switches F10 /
F11 ”, page 254
⇒ “2.29 Removing and installing electromechanical parking brake
button E538 / auto-hold button E540 ”, page 254
⇒ “2.30 Removing and installing the starter button E378 ”,
page 255
⇒ “2.31 Removing and installing rear lid warning buzzer H32 ”,
page 255
⇒ “2.32 Removing and installing rear lid contact switch”,
page 256
⇒ “2.33 Removing and installing rear lid closure button E574 ”,
page 256
⇒ “2.34 Removing and installing electric hinged tow coupling at‐
tachment button E474 ”, page 257
⇒ “2.35 Removing and installing vanity mirror contact switch
F147 / F148 ”, page 257
⇒ “2.36 Removing and installing sunroof button E325 ”,
page 258
⇒ “2.37 Removing and installing front interior light/reading light”,
page 258
⇒ “2.38 Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light”,
page 259
⇒ “2.39 Removing and installing front reading light button E633 /
E634 ”, page 262

2.1 Overview of fitting locations - controls in dash panel

Note

The illustration shows fitting locations for left-hand drive vehicles. Fitting locations for right-hand drive vehicles
are similar.

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1 - Hazard warning light switch

- EX3-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 248
2 - Key operated switch to de‐
activate front passenger side
airbag - E224-
❑ Assembly overview ⇒
General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 69 ;
Airbag (front passenger
side); Assembly over‐
view - airbag (front pas‐
senger side)
3 - Glove compartment light
switch - E26-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 248
4 - Button for right seat heating
- E654-
❑ integrated in operating
and display unit of air
conditioning system/Cli‐
matronic
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately if defective.
❑ Removing and installing
operating and display
unit ⇒ Heating, air con‐
ditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Operating and display
unit; Removing and in‐
stalling operating and
display unit
5 - Button for left seat heating
- E653-
❑ integrated in operating and display unit of air conditioning system/Climatronic
❑ Cannot be renewed separately if defective.
❑ Removing and installing operating and display unit ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Operating
and display unit; Removing and installing operating and display unit
6 - Switch for Head-up Display - E736-
❑ Depending on equipment
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 243
7 - Headlight range control regulator - E102-
❑ Depending on equipment
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 242
8 - Rotary light switch - EX1-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 242

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2.2 Overview of fitting locations - controls in front doors

Note

The illustration shows fitting locations for left-hand drive vehicles. Fitting locations for right-hand drive vehicles
are similar.

1 - Driver side interior locking

button for central locking sys‐
tem - E308-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 251
2 - Front passenger side win‐
dow regulator button - E716-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 250
3 - Rear lid remote release but‐
ton - E233-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 251
4 - Exterior mirror adjuster -
EX11-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 249
5 - Operating unit for window
regulator in driver door - E512-
❑ with:
♦ Front driver side window
regulator button - E710-
♦ Front passenger side win‐
dow regulator button -
E716-
♦ Rear driver side window
regulator button - E711-
♦ Rear passenger side win‐
dow regulator button -
E713-
♦ Central switch for window
regulators in driver door -
E189-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 250

Not illustrated:
♦ Button for deactivating interior monitoring and vehicle inclina‐
tion sensor - E616-
⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - interior monitor”, page 263 .
♦ Driver door contact switch - F2- and front passenger door con‐
tact switch - F3-
⇒ “2.26 Removing and installing door contact switch F2 / F3 ”,
page 253

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2.3 Overview of fitting locations - controls in rear doors

1 - Rear driver side window

regulator button - E711-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 253
2 - Rear passenger side win‐
dow regulator button - E713-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 253

Not illustrated:
♦ Rear left door contact switch - F10- and rear right door contact
switch - F11-
⇒ “2.28 Removing and installing rear door contact switches
F10 / F11 ”, page 254

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2.4 Overview of fitting locations - controls in centre console

Note

The illustration shows fitting locations for left-hand drive vehicles. Fitting locations for right-hand drive vehicles
are similar.

1 - Starter button - E378-

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 255
2 - Switch module 2 in centre
console - EX30-
❑ Each of the buttons is in‐
stalled in the switch
module and cannot be
removed individually.
❑ The following switches
may be installed de‐
pending on the equip‐
ment level:
♦ Parking aid button - E266-
♦ Park assist steering button
- E581-
♦ Start/stop operation switch
- E693-
♦ Button for driver profile se‐
lection - E735-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 245
3 - Operating unit for driving
mode selection - E881-
❑ All-wheel drive vehicles
only
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 246
4 - Switch module 1 in centre
console - EX23-
❑ TCS and ESP button -
E256-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 245
5 - Electromechanical parking brake button - E538- and auto-hold button - E540-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 254

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2.5 Overview of fitting locations - controls in luggage compartment

1 - Button for electric hinged

towing coupling - E474-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 257
2 - Rear lid warning buzzer -
H32-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 255
3 - Rear lid contact switch
❑ Rear lid contact switch
for anti-theft alarm -
F123-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 256
4 - Button for closing rear lid -
E574-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 256

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2.6 Overview of fitting locations - controls in

roof trim
⇒ “2.6.1 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim, without
panorama tilting sunroof”, page 240
⇒ “2.6.2 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim, with
panorama tilting sunroof”, page 241

2.6.1 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim, without panorama tilting
sunroof

Note

The illustration shows fitting locations for left-hand drive vehicles. Fitting locations for right-hand drive vehicles
are similar.

1 - Front passenger vanity mir‐

ror contact switch - F148-
❑ The vanity mirror con‐
tact switch is an integral
part of the sun visor
bracket and cannot be
renewed individually if
defective.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 257
2 - Button for rear reading light
-W11- / -W12-
❑ Installed in rear interior
light - WX2-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 259
3 - Driver vanity mirror contact
switch - F147-
❑ The vanity mirror con‐
tact switch is an integral
part of the sun visor
bracket and cannot be
renewed individually if
defective.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 257
4 - Button for rear interior light
- W43-
❑ Installed in front interior
light - WX1-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 262
5 - Front right reading light but‐
ton - E634-
❑ Installed in front interior
light - WX1-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 262
6 - Front left reading light button - E633-
❑ For switching front interior light - W1- on and off
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 262

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7 - Button for door opening light

❑ Installed in front interior light - WX1-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 258

2.6.2 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim, with panorama tilting
sunroof

Note

The illustration shows fitting locations for left-hand drive vehicles. Fitting locations for right-hand drive vehicles
are similar.

1 - Driver vanity mirror contact

switch - F147-
❑ The vanity mirror con‐
tact switch is an integral
part of the sun visor
bracket and cannot be
renewed individually if
defective.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 257
2 - Button for rear left interior
light - W47-
❑ Installed in rear left inte‐
rior light - W47-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 261
3 - Button for rear right interior
light - W48-
❑ Installed in rear right in‐
terior light - W48-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 261
4 - Front passenger vanity mir‐
ror contact switch - F148-
❑ The vanity mirror con‐
tact switch is an integral
part of the sun visor
bracket and cannot be
renewed individually if
defective.
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 257
5 - Button for rear interior light
-W47- / -W48-
❑ Installed in front interior
light - WX1-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 258
6 - Front right reading light button - E634-
❑ Installed in front interior light - WX1-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 262
7 - Sunroof button - E325-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 258

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8 - Front left reading light button - E633-

❑ For switching front interior light - W1- on and off
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 262
9 - Button for door opening light
❑ Installed in front interior light - WX1-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 258

2.7 Removing and installing rotary light

switch - EX1-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

Removing
– Turn light switch to zero position.
– Press rotary knob -1- in direction of -arrow A-.
– Turn rotary knob -1- in direction of -arrow B-.
– Hold rotary knob -1- in this position.
– Pull rotary light switch - EX1- in direction of -arrow C- out of
dash panel.

– Release and disconnect connectors -arrow A-.

– Remove rotary light switch - EX1- -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.8 Removing and installing headlight range

control regulator - E102-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

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Removing
– Remove rotary light switch - EX1- ⇒ page 242 .
– Unscrew bolt -3-.
– Pull trim -2- out of dash panel cover -1-.
– Release and disconnect connectors.

– Push headlight range control regulator - E102- -2- from behind

in -direction of arrow A- out of trim -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.9 Removing and installing switch for

Head-up Display - E736-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

Removing
– Remove rotary light switch - EX1- ⇒ page 242 .
– Unscrew bolt -3-.
– Pull trim -2- out of dash panel cover -1-.
– Release and disconnect connectors.

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– Push switch for Head-up Display - E736- -3- from behind in

-direction of arrow B- out of trim -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.10 Removing and installing TCS and ESP

button - E256-

Note

The TCS and ESP button - E256- is integrated in the switch mod‐
ule 1 in centre console - EX23- and cannot be renewed individu‐
ally.

– Removing and installing switch module 1 in centre console -

EX23- ⇒ page 245 .

2.11 Removing and installing parking aid but‐

ton - E266-

Note

The parking aid button - E266- is integrated in the switch module

2 in centre console - EX30- and cannot be renewed individually.

– Removing and installing switch module 2 in centre console -

EX30- ⇒ page 245 .

2.12 Removing and installing park assist

steering button - E581-

Note

The park assist steering button - E581- is integrated in the switch

module 2 in centre console - EX30- and cannot be renewed indi‐
vidually.

– Removing and installing switch module 2 in centre console -

EX30- ⇒ page 245 .

2.13 Removing and installing Start/Stop op‐

eration button - E693-

Note

The start/Stop operation button - E693- is integrated in the switch

module 2 in centre console - EX30- and cannot be renewed indi‐
vidually.

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– Removing and installing switch module 2 in centre console -

EX30- ⇒ page 245 .

2.14 Removing and installing button for Cha‐

risma - E735-

Note

The driving mode selection button - E735- is integrated in the

switch module 2 in centre console - EX30- and cannot be renewed
individually.

– Removing and installing switch module 2 in centre console -

EX30- ⇒ page 245 .

2.15 Removing and installing switch module

in centre console -EX23- / -EX30-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Note

♦ On the left and right next to the gear lever, there can be the
following buttons in two button modules, depending on the
equipment level. The procedure for removal and installation of
the button modules is identical for both modules and is there‐
fore described for one of them only. A removed button module
cannot be dismantled further.
♦ Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive ve‐
hicles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles
is similar.

Switch module 1 in centre console - EX23- :

♦ TCS and ESP button - E256-
Switch module 2 in centre console - EX30- :
♦ Parking aid button - E266-
♦ Park assist steering button - E581-
♦ Start/stop operation switch - E693-
♦ Button for driver profile selection - E735-
Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

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– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Unclip selector cover and remove it upwards from centre con‐
sole ⇒ Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism; Removing and
installing gear knob or ⇒ Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism;
Removing and installing selector lever handle .
– Lift driver side switch module -1- or front passenger side switch
module -2- out of centre console.

– Release and disconnect connector -1- on switch module -2-.

– Remove switch module on driver side or switch module on
front passenger side.
If the switch module on driver side/front passenger side cannot
be removed as described, proceed as follows:
– Remove centre console insert ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing
centre console insert .
– Unclip switch module on driver side/front passenger side from
below from centre console insert.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.16 Removing and installing operating unit

for driving mode selection - E881-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

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Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove centre console insert ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing
centre console insert .

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When working with leverage tools, always mask off the
components installed in visible areas using commercially
available adhesive tape.

– Unclip trim -2- from centre console insert using removal wedge
- 3409- .
– Release retaining clips on operating unit for driving mode se‐
lection - E881- -1- in -direction of arrow-.
– Push operating unit for driving mode selection - E881- -1- out
of centre console insert.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

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2.17 Removing and installing hazard warning

light switch - EX3-
Removing
– Grasp front passenger side airbag deactivated warning lamp
- K145- -1- at sides -arrows A-, and pull it out of dash panel.
– Release and disconnect connectors.

– Release fasteners -1-.

– Push hazard warning light switch - EX3- -2- in
-direction of arrow A- out of front passenger side airbag de‐
activated warning lamp - K145- .
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.18 Removing and installing buttons for seat

heating -E653- / -E654-

Note

The seat heating buttons -E653- / -E654- are integrated in the

operating and display unit of the air conditioning system/Clima‐
tronic and cannot be renewed separately in the event of a fault.

– Removing and installing operating and display unit of air con‐

ditioning system/Climatronic ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Operating and display unit; Removing and installing
operating and display unit .

2.19 Removing and installing glove compart‐

ment light switch - E26-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

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Removing
– Open glove compartment cover -2-.
– Push limit stops -1- for glove compartment lid -2- upwards
-arrows A-.
– At the same time, open glove compartment cover -2- further
-arrow B-. When doing this, carefully pull toothed rack of de‐
celeration element out of damper element.

– Release and disconnect connector -2- on switch for glove

compartment light - E26- -3-.
– Turn damper element -1- with switch for glove compartment
light - E26- -3- 90° (1/4 turn) in -direction of arrow-, and remove
it from glove compartment.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

If the deceleration element falls out of the damper element, fit it

back to the damper element in the correct installation position.

Caution

Carefully push toothed rack into damper element in correct in‐

stallation position.

– Perform functional check.

2.20 Removing and installing exterior mirror

adjuster - EX11-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

Removing
– Remove front door trim panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Front door trim panels; Removing and installing
front door trim panel .

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– Carefully release fasteners in direction of -arrow- using a small

screwdriver.
– Pull exterior mirror adjuster - EX11- -3- out of switch mounting
-2-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.21 Removing and installing operating unit

for window regulator in driver door -
E512-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

Removing
– Remove front door trim panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Front door trim panels; Removing and installing
front door trim panel .

Note

For greater clarity, the door trim is not shown.

– Using a small screwdriver, release fasteners -1- on both sides.

– Pull out operating unit for window regulator in driver door -
E512- -2- from switch unit trim -3- in direction of -arrow-.
– Disconnect connector on operating unit for window regulator
in driver door - E512- -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.22 Removing and installing front passenger

side window regulator button - E716-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

Removing
– Remove front door trim panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Front door trim panels; Removing and installing
front door trim panel .

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– Use a small screwdriver to release fasteners in

-direction of arrow A-.
– Release retaining tab -2- in direction of -arrow B-.
– Detach Front passenger side window regulator button - E716-
-3- from switch mounting, and remove it towards rear.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.23 Removing and installing driver side in‐

terior locking button for central locking
system - E308-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

Removing
– Remove front door trim panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Front door trim panels; Removing and installing
front door trim panel .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
– Release retaining clips in direction of -arrow-.
– Push out driver side interior locking button for central locking
system - E308- -2- outwards.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.24 Removing and installing rear lid remote

release button - E233-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

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Removing
– Remove front door trim panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Front door trim panels; Removing and installing
front door trim panel .

Note

For greater clarity, the door trim is not shown.

– Using a small screwdriver, release fasteners -2- on both sides.

– Pull rear lid remote release button - E233- -3- out of trim -1-.
– Release and disconnect connector on rear lid remote release
button - E233- -3-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.25 Removing and installing button for de‐

activating interior monitoring and vehicle
inclination sensor - E616-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

Removing

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When working with leverage tools, always mask off the
components installed in visible areas using commercially
available adhesive tape.

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– Apply removal wedge - VAS 3409- or screwdriver at lower

edge of button for deactivating interior monitoring and vehicle
inclination sensor - E616- -1- and lever out.
– Remove button from B-pillar trim.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.26 Removing and installing door contact

switch -F2- / -F3-

Note

The door contact switch -F2- / -F3- is installed in the door lock and
cannot be renewed separately in the event of a defect.

– Removing and installing front door lock ⇒ General body re‐

pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and
installing door lock .

2.27 Removing and installing rear window

regulator button -E711- / -E713-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Remove rear door trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Rear door trims; Removing and installing rear door
trim .

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– Using a small screwdriver, release locking devices in direction

of -arrow A-.
– Release retaining tab -2- in direction of -arrow B-.
– Take window regulator switch -3- out of switch mounting and
remove towards rear.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.28 Removing and installing rear door con‐

tact switches -F10- / -F11-

Note

The rear door contact switch -F10- / -F11- is integrated in the door
lock and cannot be renewed separately in the event of a fault.

– Removing and installing rear door lock ⇒ General body re‐

pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 58 ; Door components; Removing and
installing door lock .

2.29 Removing and installing electrome‐

chanical parking brake button - E538- /
auto-hold button - E540-

Note

♦ The electromechanical parking brake button - E538- and the

auto-hold button - E540- are combined to form one component
and cannot be separated.
♦ Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive ve‐
hicles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles
is similar.

Removing
– Remove centre console insert ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing
centre console insert .

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– Release retaining lugs on centre console insert -2- in

-direction of arrow-.
– Push electromechanical parking brake button - E538- -1- up‐
wards out of centre console insert -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.30 Removing and installing the starter but‐

ton - E378-

Note

Removal and installation are described for left-hand drive vehi‐

cles. Removal and installation for right-hand drive vehicles is
similar.

Removing
– Unclip selector cover and remove it upwards from centre con‐
sole ⇒ Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism; Removing and
installing gear knob or ⇒ Rep. gr. 34 ; Selector mechanism;
Removing and installing selector lever handle .
– Push starter button - E378- -1- from below out of centre con‐
sole insert -2-. When doing so, retaining clips become re‐
leased.
– Release and separate electrical connector.
If the starter button - E378- cannot be removed as described,
proceed as follows:
– Remove centre console insert ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing
centre console insert .
– Push starter button - E378- from below out of centre console
insert.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.31 Removing and installing rear lid warning

buzzer - H32-
Removing
– Remove lower rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trims; Removing and in‐
stalling lower rear lid trim .

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– Lever off spreader rivets -2-.

– Remove rear lid warning buzzer - H32- -3-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.32 Removing and installing rear lid contact

switch

Note

The rear lid contact switch is an integral part of the rear lid lock
and cannot be renewed individually.

– Removing and installing rear lid lock ⇒ General body repairs,

exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Rear lid; Removing and installing rear
lid lock .

2.33 Removing and installing rear lid closure

button - E574-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Wedges - T10383-

Removing

Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

♦ When working with leverage tools, always mask off the
components installed in visible areas using commercially
available adhesive tape.

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– Release catches -arrows- on rear lid closure button - E574-

-2- using wedge -T10383/1- .
– Pull rear lid closure button - E574- -2- out of lower rear lid trim.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
If the rear lid closure button - E574- cannot be removed as de‐
scribed, proceed as follows:
– Remove lower rear lid trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trims; Removing and in‐
stalling lower rear lid trim .
– Unclip rear lid closure button - E574- from lower rear lid trim
from the inside.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.34 Removing and installing electric hinged

tow coupling attachment button - E474-
Removing
– Detach left luggage compartment side trim until trim -2- with
electric hinged tow coupling attachment button - E474- -1- is
accessible ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ;
Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing luggage
compartment side trim .
– Release and disconnect connector on electric hinged tow cou‐
pling attachment button - E474- -1-.
– Release retaining lugs on trim -2- at rear of luggage compart‐
ment side trim in -direction of arrow-.
– Swing trim -2- with electric hinged tow coupling attachment
button - E474- -1- inwards out of luggage compartment side
trim.

– Using a small screwdriver, release locking devices -2- on both

sides.
– Remove electric hinged tow coupling attachment button -
E474- -3- from trim -1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.35 Removing and installing vanity mirror

contact switch -F147- / -F148-

Note

The vanity mirror contact switch -F147- / -F148- is an integral part

of the sun visor bracket and cannot be renewed separately in the
event of a fault.

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– Removing and installing sun visor ⇒ General body repairs,

interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Equipment; Removing and installing sun
visor .

2.36 Removing and installing sunroof button

- E325-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Removing
– Remove front interior light - WX1- ⇒ page 258 .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.
– Remove sunroof button - E325- -1- from front interior light.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.
Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Sunroof button - E325- on front 1 Nm
interior light - WX1-

2.37 Removing and installing front interior

light/reading light
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

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Note

The switch module is an integral part of the front interior light -

WX1- and cannot be removed individually.

Removing
– If necessary, remove cover for mirror base ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Interior mirror; Assembly over‐
view - interior mirror .
– Lever off lens of front interior light - WX1- at points marked with
-arrows- using removal wedge - 3409- .
– If fitted, release and disconnect connectors.

– Press fasteners in direction of -arrow A-, and remove front in‐

terior light - WX1- .
– Release and disconnect connectors.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.38 Removing and installing rear interior

light/reading light
⇒ “2.38.1 Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light,
vehicles without panoramic tilting sunroof”, page 259
⇒ “2.38.2 Removing and installing rear interior light/reading light,
vehicles with panoramic tilting sunroof”, page 261

2.38.1 Removing and installing rear interior

light/reading light, vehicles without pan‐
oramic tilting sunroof
Removing

Note

♦ The buttons are an integral part of the rear interior light - WX2-
and cannot be removed individually.
♦ The rear interior light - WX2- is secured by a two-stage locking
element.

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– Using, for example, a narrow screwdriver, lever out lens -1- in

direction of -arrow A-.
– Remove lens -1- from rear interior light - WX2- -2-.

– Using, for example, a narrow screwdriver, release fasteners

-2- in direction of -arrow A-.
– Push locking element -1- in -direction of arrow B-.

– Remove rear interior light - WX2- -1- from roof aperture in di‐
rection of -arrow A-.
– Push connector lock in -direction of arrow B-, and disconnect
electrical connector in -direction of arrow C-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

Electrical connector must face direction of travel.

– Press locking element -1- in opposite direction of -arrow B-.

Catches -2- must engage audibly.
– Perform functional check.

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2.38.2 Removing and installing rear interior

light/reading light, vehicles with panor‐
amic tilting sunroof
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Note

♦ The buttons are an integral part of the rear left interior light -
W47- / rear right interior light - W48- and cannot be removed
individually.
♦ Removal and installation are described for the left side. The
removal and installation procedure for the right-hand side is
basically the same.

Removing
– Remove moulded headliner ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Roof trims; Removing and installing moulded
headliner .
– Treat moulded headliner with care, and make sure to lay it
down on a clean surface.
– Press fasteners -1-, and swing interior light out of holder -2-.

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– If necessary, use removal wedge - 3409- to lever light -1- out

of holder -arrow-.

– Using removal wedge - 3409- , unclip interior light -1- at pivot

points -arrow- on both sides of light out of holder -2-.
– Release and separate electrical connector on interior light
-1-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.

2.39 Removing and installing front reading

light button -E633- / -E634-

Note

The front left reading light button - E633- / front right reading light
button - E634- is an integral part of the front interior light/reading
light and cannot be removed individually.

– Removing and installing front interior light/reading light

⇒ page 258 .

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3 Anti-theft alarm
⇒ “3.1 Assembly overview - interior monitor”, page 263
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing alarm horn H12 ”, page 264
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensor G578 ”,
page 265

3.1 Assembly overview - interior monitor

⇒ “3.1.1 Assembly overview - interior monitoring, LHD vehicles”,
page 263
⇒ “3.1.2 Assembly overview - interior monitoring, RHD vehicles”,
page 264

3.1.1 Assembly overview - interior monitoring, LHD vehicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Anti-theft alarm system sen‐

sor - G578-
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment, the installation
position may differ
slightly
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 265
❑ Needs parametrisation
after renewal
⇒ page 265 .
2 - Button for deactivating inte‐
rior monitoring and vehicle in‐
clination sensor - E616-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 252
3 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ With central locking and
anti-theft alarm system
aerial - R47-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 296
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 299
4 - Alarm horn - H12-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 264

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3.1.2 Assembly overview - interior monitoring, RHD vehicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Button for deactivating inte‐

rior monitoring and vehicle in‐
clination sensor - E616-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 252
2 - Anti-theft alarm system sen‐
sor - G578-
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment, the installation
position may differ
slightly
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 265
❑ Needs parametrisation
after renewal
⇒ page 265 .
3 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ With central locking and
anti-theft alarm system
aerial - R47-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 296
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 299
4 - Alarm horn - H12-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 264

3.2 Removing and installing alarm horn -

H12-
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

Removing
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Plenum chamber cover; Removing and
installing plenum chamber cover .
– Remove wiring harness from studs of nuts -3-.
– Unscrew nuts -3-.
– Remove alarm horn - H12- -1- together with bracket -4- from
plenum chamber.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -5-.
– Undo nuts -2-.
– Remove alarm horn - H12- -1- from bracket -4-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Perform functional check.
Specified torques
Component Specified torque
Alarm horn - H12- to bracket 6 Nm
Bracket to body 9 Nm

3.3 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm

sensor - G578-
⇒ “3.3.1 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensor G578 ,
vehicles with small storage compartment in headliner”,
page 265
⇒ “3.3.2 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensor G578 ,
vehicles with large storage compartment in headliner”,
page 266

3.3.1 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm

sensor - G578- , vehicles with small stor‐
age compartment in headliner
Removing
– Remove front interior light - WX1- ⇒ page 258 .
– Remove storage compartment in roof headliner ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments and covers;
Removing and installing storage compartment in roof head‐
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– Release retaining tabs in direction of arrows -A- and -B-, re‐

spectively.
– Remove anti-theft alarm sensor - G578- -1- from storage com‐
partment in headliner.
– Remove the 3 individual sensors one after the other from stor‐
age compartment in headliner as follows:

– Release retaining tabs in direction of arrows -A- and -B-, re‐

spectively.
– Remove individual sensor -1- from storage compartment in
headliner.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

The anti-theft alarm sensor - G578- needs to be parametrised

after renewal.

– Parametrise anti-theft alarm system sensor - G578- ⇒ Vehicle

diagnostic tester.

3.3.2 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm

sensor - G578- , vehicles with large stor‐
age compartment in headliner
Removing
– Remove front interior light - WX1- ⇒ page 258 .
– Remove storage compartment in roof headliner ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments and covers;
Removing and installing storage compartment in roof head‐
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– Release retaining tab -2- on storage compartment in headliner

in -direction of arrow A-.
– Remove anti-theft alarm sensor - G578- -1- in
-direction of arrow B- from storage compartment in headliner.
– Remove the 3 individual sensors one after the other from stor‐
age compartment in headliner as follows:
– Release retaining tab -arrow C-.
– Remove individual sensor -3- from storage compartment in
headliner.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

Note

The anti-theft alarm sensor - G578- needs to be parametrised

after renewal.

– Parametrise anti-theft alarm system sensor - G578- ⇒ Vehicle

diagnostic tester.

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4 Lane change assist

⇒ “4.1 Assembly overview - lane change assist”, page 268
⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing lane change assist warning lamp
in exterior mirror K233 / K234 ”, page 269
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing lane change assist control unit
J769 / J770 ”, page 269
⇒ “4.4 Calibrating lane change assist”, page 270

4.1 Assembly overview - lane change assist

1 - Lane change assist warning

lamp in exterior mirror -K233- /
-K234-
❑ Lane change assist
warning lamp in driver
side exterior mirror -
K233-
❑ Lane change assist
warning lamp in front
passenger side exterior
mirror - K234-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 269
2 - Bracket
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 269
3 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 2 on each side
❑ 6 Nm
4 - Shield
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 269
5 - Electrical connector
6 - Lane change assist control
unit - J769-
❑ Master
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 269
❑ Calibrating ⇒ page 270
7 - Nuts
❑ Qty. 1 on each side
❑ 3.5 Nm
8 - Lane change assist control unit 2 - J770-
❑ Slave
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 269
❑ Calibrating ⇒ page 270

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4.2 Removing and installing lane change

assist warning lamp in exterior mirror -
K233- / -K234-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Remove mirror cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 66 ; Exterior mirrors; Removing and installing mirror cover .
– Release retaining lugs on lane change assist warning lamp in
driver side exterior mirror - K233- -1- in -direction of arrow A-.
– Push lane change assist warning lamp in driver side exterior
mirror - K233- -1- in -direction of arrow B- out of mirror cover.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

4.3 Removing and installing lane change

assist control unit -J769- / -J770-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Note

Removal and installation are described for the left side. The re‐
moval and installation procedure for the right-hand side is basi‐
cally the same.

Removing
– Remove rear bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Rear bumper; Removing and installing bumper
cover .

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– Release retaining lugs -3- on both sides of guard -1-.

– At the same time, remove guard -1- towards rear from bracket
-2-.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -5-.
– Release retaining lugs on bracket -2- in -direction of arrow-.
– At the same time, remove lane change assist control unit 2 -
J770- -4- towards rear from bracket -2-.

– Unscrew bolts -1-.

– Unscrew nut -3-.
– Detach bracket -2-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Calibrate lane change assist control unit -J769- / -J770-
⇒ page 270 .
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Assembly overview - lane change assist”, page 268

4.4 Calibrating lane change assist

4.4.1 Measurement location

Conditions
Lane change assist must be calibrated under the following con‐
ditions:
♦ Lane change assist control unit - J769- and/or lane change
assist control unit 2 - J770- were renewed
♦ Lane change assist control unit - J769- and/or lane change
assist control unit 2 - J770- were removed and installed
♦ Installation position of lane change assist control unit -J769- /
-J770- was changed
♦ Rear bumper cover was removed and installed
♦ Relevant entry made by lane change assist control unit -
J769- / -J770- in event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester

Note

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1 - Volkswagen emblem
❑ Laser pointer aligned to
centre of Volkswagen
logo
2 - Wheel centre mounting -
VAS 6350/1-
❑ With wheel bolt adapter
(AF 17) and measuring
paddle
3 - Stop bracket
❑ to support spacing laser
-VAS 6350/2- for dis‐
tance measurement
❑ Distance from wheel
centre mountings -VAS
6350/1- on rear wheels:
Dimension -a- = 1700 ±
10 mm.
4 - Measuring scale
❑ to position calibration
unit for lane change as‐
sist -VAS 6350/4-
❑ Dimension to be set,
measuring point on
steel rule = 769 mm
5 - Spacing laser - VAS
6350/2-
❑ for distance measure‐
ment
❑ Handling ⇒ Operating
instructions
6 - Linear laser - VAS 6350/3-
❑ with “laser goggles”
❑ on calibration unit - VAS
6350-
❑ Handling ⇒ Operating instructions
7 - Plastic foot
❑ Qty. 3
❑ Adjustable to change horizontal position of calibration unit - VAS 6350-
8 - Calibration unit - VAS 6350-
9 - Spirit level
❑ on calibration unit - VAS 6350-
❑ to check horizontal position of calibration unit - VAS 6350-
10 - Calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4-
❑ is changed over from the left to the right-hand side of the measuring field during calibration
❑ If assembled correctly, the mains power lead should be fitted to the bottom left of the calibration unit (as
seen facing direction of normal travel)
❑ Height of upper edge of calibration unit to hall floor: 744 mm

4.4.2 Preparatory measures for calibration

Extensive preliminary work is required before the actual calibra‐
tion can be carried out using the vehicle diagnostic tester.

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Prerequisites:
• Position vehicle on a firm and level surface.
• Apply parking brake – the vehicle must not be moved while the
calibration procedure is being performed.
• Align front wheels to straight-ahead position – steering wheel
in zero position.
• Nobody may be inside vehicle during measurement.
• Opening and closing the vehicle doors during calibration must
be avoided.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Calibration unit - VAS 6350-

♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester

Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Switch on ignition.
– Attach 3 wheel bolt adapters (spanner size 17) to each wheel
centre mounting - VAS 6350/1- for the wheel securing bolts.
– Insert measuring paddles in both wheel centre mountings -
VAS 6350/1- , and secure them with clamping nut.
– Fit wheel centre mountings - VAS 6350/1- onto wheel bolts on
both rear wheels.
• The turning centre of the wheel centre mounting must be in
the turning centre of the wheel.

Note

Fit wheel centre mountings - VAS 6350/1- onto the wheels so that
the “anti-theft wheel bolts” are not connected to the wheel centre
mountings.

– Adjust measuring paddles with the help of the clamping nuts

in such a way that they can move freely just above the floor.
• The measuring paddles must not be restricted in movement.
• The measuring paddles must be vertical.

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– Position calibration unit - VAS 6350- at distance -a- to rear

wheels.
• Dimension -a- = 1700 ± 10 mm.

– Push ON button to switch on spacing laser -VAS 6350/2- .

Display on -VAS 6350/2- :
• “- - - m”

Note

The laser is switched on at the same time.

– Hold spacing laser -VAS 6350/2- -2- for distance measure‐

ment flush with stop bracket as shown in illustration.
• When doing this, make sure that spacing laser -VAS 6350/2-
is firmly in contact with stop bracket.
– Ensure that the “laser beam” for distance measurement is at
the bottom enlarged part on the measuring paddle -1-.
If this is not the case, adjust height of measuring paddles using
lock nuts on wheel centre mountings - VAS 6350/1- .

– Now, briefly press ON button to measure distance.

Display on -VAS 6350/2- :
• “1,700 m” (specification: 1700 ± 10 mm).
– Repeat the measuring process from the left stop bracket to the
measuring paddle on the rear left wheel.
• Measured distance value must be identical on both sides.
If both measured values are not identical, adjust calibration unit -
VAS 6350- accordingly.

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Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual
vehicle.

– Attach calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4- on

rear left on mounting of calibration unit - VAS 6350- .
• If assembled correctly, the mains power lead should be fitted
to the bottom left of the calibration unit (as seen facing direc‐
tion of normal travel).
• Dimension -a- = 744 mm (measured from upper edge of cali‐
bration unit to workshop floor).
– The dimension is set with the measuring point -arrow- at the
base of the calibration unit on the scale of the steel rule -1-.
• Setting dimension left = 769 mm (read off on measuring scale
-1-).
– Connect the calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS
6350/4- to mains voltage.

– Bring the calibration unit - VAS 6350- to the horizontal position

with the aid of the vial (sight glass) -arrow- by turning the plas‐
tic feet.
– Put on “laser protection glasses”.

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual
vehicle.

– Switch on linear laser - VAS 6350/3- on calibration unit - VAS

6350- .
– Align the whole calibration unit - VAS 6350- so that the laser
beam is focused on the rear of the vehicle in the centre above
the Volkswagen emblem.

– Check the spacing on the left and right again between the stop
brackets of the calibration unit - VAS 6350- and the measuring
paddles -1- on the wheel mountings.
• Specification: 1700 ± 10 mm
Calibrating lane change assist control unit ⇒ page 275 .

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4.4.3 Calibrating lane change assist control

unit -J769- / -J770-

Note

Before the actual calibration process of the control units, the cal‐
ibration unit - VAS 6350- needs to be set up as described in the
following chapter.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Calibration unit - VAS 6350-

♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester

During the calibration process the following should not occur:
• Vehicle doors should not be opened or closed.
• There should be no-one in the vehicle.
• No-one should pass through the space between the vehicle
and the calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4- .

Procedure:
– Switch on the calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS
6350/4- using the mains switch -3-.
• The green LED -1- must light up.

Note

If the red LED -2- lights up: Check the calibration unit for lane
change assist -VAS 6350/4- .

– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .

– Select option for calibration in “Guided Fault Finding” mode
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Proceed by following the instructions on the display of vehicle
diagnostic tester .

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Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual
vehicle.

– Switch off the calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS
6350/4- , and change to the other side.
As the program runs, you will be requested to change the cali‐
bration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4- from the left to
the right-hand side of the calibration unit - VAS 6350- .
• If assembled correctly, the mains power lead should be fitted
to the bottom left of the calibration unit (as seen facing direc‐
tion of normal travel).
• Dimension -a- = 744 mm (measured from upper edge of cali‐
bration unit to floor).
• Setting dimension right = 769 mm (read off from measuring
scale -1-).

– Switch on the calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS

6350/4- using the mains switch -3-.
• The green LED -1- must light up.
– Proceed by following the instructions on the display of vehicle
diagnostic tester .
Upon completion of lane change assist system calibration switch
off ignition and disconnect diagnosis connector.

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5 Front camera for assist systems

⇒ “5.1 Removing and installing front camera for driver assist sys‐
tems”, page 277

5.1 Removing and installing front camera

for driver assist systems
Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Keep the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove cover for mirror base ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Interior mirror; Assembly overview - interior
mirror .
– Unclip front camera for driver assist systems - R242- -2- from
retaining clips -1- in direction of -arrow A-.
– Pull front camera for driver assist systems - R242- -2- in di‐
rection of -arrow B- out of mounting.
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Calibrating front camera for driver assist systems - R242- ⇒
Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Front camera for
driver assist systems; Calibrating front camera for driver assist
systems .

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6 Cigarette lighter, socket

⇒ “6.1 Assembly overview - DC/AC converter with socket,
12 V-230 V”, page 278
⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing cigarette lighter U1 ”, page 279
⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing socket illumination bulb L42 ”,
page 279
⇒ “6.4 Removing and installing rear cigarette lighter illumination
bulb L32 ”, page 279
⇒ “6.5 Removing and installing electric socket U ”, page 279
⇒ “6.6 Removing and installing DC/AC converter with socket,
12 V-230 V U13 ”, page 279

6.1 Assembly overview - DC/AC converter with socket, 12 V-230 V

1 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 4
❑ 1.5 Nm
2 - Bracket
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 279
3 - AC/DC converter with sock‐
et, 12 V-230 V - U13-
❑ Must not be opened
❑ No repairs to connector,
wiring and 230 V socket
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 279

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6.2 Removing and installing cigarette lighter

- U1-
All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 96 ;
Cigarette lighter - U1-

6.3 Removing and installing socket illumi‐

nation bulb - L42-
All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 96 ; 12 V
socket

6.4 Removing and installing rear cigarette

lighter illumination bulb - L32-
All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 96 ;
Cigarette lighter - U1-

6.5 Removing and installing electric socket

- U-
All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 96 ; 12 V
socket ; Removing and installing 12 V socket

6.6 Removing and installing DC/AC con‐

verter with socket, 12 V-230 V - U13-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

WARNING

There is a danger of an electric shock.

♦ In the housing of the DC/AC converter with socket,
12 V - 230 V - U13- there are capacitors that may still be
charged with a residual voltage.
♦ Never open the housing of the DC/AC converter with sock‐
et, 12 V - 230 V - U13- .
♦ The connector, wiring and 230 V socket must never be
repaired.
♦ The complete unit must be replaced if the connector, wir‐
ing and 230 V socket or the AC/DC converter are defec‐
tive.

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Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Keep the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove left luggage compartment side trim ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trims;
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -1-.
– Remove bracket for wires to 230 V socket from body.
– Release catch -arrow A- on bracket -2-.
– At the same time move bracket -2- with DC/AC converter with
socket, 12 V - 230 V - U13- -3- to stop in
-direction of arrow B-.
– Remove bracket -2- with DC/AC converter with socket, 12 V -
230 V - U13- -3- from body.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.

– Remove DC/AC converter with socket, 12 V - 230 V - U13-
-2- from bracket -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “6.1 Assembly overview - DC/AC converter with socket,
12 V-230 V”, page 278

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97 – Wiring
1 Relay carriers, fuse holders, elec‐
tronics boxes
⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse holders,
E-boxes”, page 281
⇒ “1.2 Removing and installing electronics box (E-box)”,
page 285
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing relay and fuse holder in electronics
box”, page 287
⇒ “1.4 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier behind dash
panel”, page 289
⇒ “1.5 Removing and installing main fuse carrier”, page 291

1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay car‐

riers, fuse holders, E-boxes
⇒ “1.1.1 Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics box (engine
compartment)”, page 281
⇒ “1.1.2 Relay carrier, fuse carrier in dash panel/A-pillar, LHD
vehicles”, page 283
⇒ “1.1.3 Relay carrier, fuse carrier in dash panel/A-pillar, RHD
vehicles”, page 284
⇒ “1.1.4 Main fuse carrier on battery; battery in luggage compart‐
ment”, page 284

1.1.1 Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics box (engine compartment)

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1 - Front cover
❑ For electronics box in
engine compartment.
2 - Nut
❑ 9 Nm
3 - Nut
❑ 9 Nm
4 - Wire
❑ For radiator fan
❑ 4.5 Nm
5 - Wire
❑ For terminal 30
❑ 4.5 Nm
6 - Wire
❑ For electromechanical
power steering
❑ 4.5 Nm
7 - Wire
❑ For battery B+
❑ 6 Nm
8 - Wire
❑ For terminal 30
❑ 4.5 Nm
9 - Wire
❑ For alternator
❑ 6 Nm
10 - Fuse holder A - SA-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 288
11 - Fuse holder
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 288
12 - Cover
❑ For electronics box in engine compartment.
13 - Relay and fuse holder B - SB-
❑ With connecting bar for fuse holder A
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 287
14 - Wire
❑ 6 Nm
15 - Bracket
❑ For engine control unit
16 - Electronics box in engine compartment
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 285

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1.1.2 Relay carrier, fuse carrier in dash panel/A-pillar, LHD vehicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Bracket
❑ For parking aid control
unit - J446- / park assist
steering control unit -
J791-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 307
2 - Bracket
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit - J519-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 305
3 - Fuse holder C - SC-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 289
4 - Bolt
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 4.5 Nm

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1.1.3 Relay carrier, fuse carrier in dash panel/A-pillar, RHD vehicles

Note

The vehicle shown in the illustration may differ from the actual vehicle.

1 - Bracket
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit - J519-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 306
2 - Fuse holder C - SC-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 289
3 - Bolts
❑ Qty. 3
❑ 4.5 Nm

1.1.4 Main fuse carrier on battery; battery in

luggage compartment
The main fuse carrier is located in the rear centre of the luggage
compartment on the positive battery terminal.

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The fuse holder D - SD- and the positive battery terminal clamp
are integrated in the main fuse carrier.
1- Wire, 7.5 Nm
2- Nut, 7.5 Nm
3- Nut, 7.5 Nm
4- Removing and installing fuse holder D - SD- ⇒ page 291
5- Wire, 7.5 Nm
6- Wire, 7.5 Nm
7- Bolt, 2.5 Nm
8- Positive cable to battery positive tap in engine compartment,
15 Nm
9- Battery isolation igniter - N253- , ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Battery isolation igniter; Assembly
overview - battery isolation igniter

1.2 Removing and installing electronics box

(E-box)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 14 .
– Remove engine control unit, and lay it to one side with con‐
nectors attached ⇒ Rep. gr. 23 ; Engine control unit; Remov‐
ing and installing engine control unit - J623- or ⇒ Rep. gr. 24 ;
Engine control unit; Removing and installing engine control
unit - J623- .
– Press release buttons -arrows-.
– Remove cover -1-.

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– Using screwdriver, release retaining tab -2-.

– Pull off cover -1- in direction of -arrow-.

– Cut through cable tie (bottom) on wiring harness.

– Release fasteners -1, 2, 4- -arrow-.
– Remove fuse holder B -3-, and lay it to one side.

– Remove nuts -arrows-

– Remove bracket for engine control unit -1-.
– Release retaining tab -3-.
– Detach electronics box in engine compartment -2- from studs.
– Lift out engine compartment electronics box -2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse hold‐
ers, E-boxes”, page 281

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1.3 Removing and installing relay and fuse

holder in electronics box
⇒ “1.3.1 Removing and installing fuse holder B SB ”, page 287
⇒ “1.3.2 Removing and installing fuse holder A SA ”, page 288

1.3.1 Removing and installing fuse holder B -

SB-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 14 .
– Press release buttons -arrow-.
– Remove cover -1-.

– Using screwdriver, release retaining tab -2-.

– Pull off front cover -1- in direction of -arrow-.

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– Mark allocation of electrical wiring at threaded connections for

reinstallation.
– Unscrew nuts -1, 2, 4, 5, 6-.
– Unscrew bolt -3-.
– Lay aside electrical wiring -arrow-.

– Cut through cable tie (bottom) on wiring harness.

– Release fasteners -1, 2, 4- -arrow-.
– Remove fuse holder B -3-, and lay it to one side.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Fit and secure electrical wiring to fuse holder A according to
markings made earlier.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse hold‐
ers, E-boxes”, page 281

1.3.2 Removing and installing fuse holder A -

SA-
Removing
– Remove fuse holder B ⇒ page 287 .
– Remove securing bar -4- upwards from fuse holder B -3-.
– Release retaining tab -1- in direction of -arrow-.
– Remove fuse holder A -2- downwards from fuse holder B -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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1.4 Removing and installing relay and fuse

carrier behind dash panel
⇒ “1.4.1 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier behind
dash panel, LHD vehicles”, page 289
⇒ “1.4.2 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier behind
dash panel, RHD vehicles”, page 289

1.4.1 Removing and installing relay and fuse

carrier behind dash panel, LHD vehicles
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 14 .
– Remove dash panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Release retaining tab -2- and -4- in direction of -arrows A-.
– Pull out fuse holder C - SC- -3- from bracket -1- in direction of
-arrow B-.
– Disconnect electrical wiring.

Note

♦ The exact assignment should be gleaned from the latest cur‐

rent flow diagram ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations.
♦ Take photographs of the assignment, if necessary.

Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

1.4.2 Removing and installing relay and fuse

carrier behind dash panel, RHD vehicles
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 14 .
– Remove dash panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .

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Note

♦ The exact assignment should be gleaned from the latest current flow diagram ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ Take photographs of the assignment, if necessary.

– Press locking element -5- on both sides and pull it in direction

of -arrow C-.
– Separate electrical connector -4- in direction of -arrow C-.
– Release retaining tab -1- in direction of -arrow A-.
– Release retaining tab -2- in direction of -arrow B-.
– Release retaining tab -3- in direction of -arrow C-.
– Pull out fuse holder C - SC- backwards from bracket in direc‐
tion of -arrow D-.
– Disconnect electrical wiring.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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1.5 Removing and installing main fuse car‐

rier
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1410-

♦ Torque screwdriver - VAS 6494-

The main fuse carrier is located in the rear centre of the luggage
compartment on the positive battery terminal.
The fuse holder D - SD- and the positive battery terminal clamp
are integrated in the main fuse carrier.
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 16 .
– Loosen nut -1- of battery clamp on positive battery terminal by
several turns.
– Release retaining spring -3-, and open cover -2- of main fuse
carrier -arrow-.

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– Unbolt wires -1, 5, 6, 7, 8-.

– Remove battery isolation igniter - N253- -9- ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Battery isolation igniter; Remov‐
ing and installing battery isolation igniter .
– Pull battery clamp with main fuse carrier -4- off positive battery
terminal, and remove it.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.4 Main fuse carrier on battery; battery in luggage com‐
partment”, page 284

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2 Select Control units

⇒ “2.1 Overview of fitting locations - control units”, page 293
⇒ “2.2 Assembly overview - onboard supply control unit”,
page 296
⇒ “2.3 Assembly overview - data bus diagnostic interface”,
page 298
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing onboard supply control unit J519
”, page 299
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface J533
”, page 303
⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing bracket for onboard supply control
unit J519 ”, page 305
⇒ “2.7 Renewing bracket for onboard supply control unit J519 ”,
page 307
⇒ “2.8 Removing and installing parking aid control unit J446 / park
assist steering control unit J791 ”, page 307
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing rear lid control unit J605 ”,
page 308

2.1 Overview of fitting locations - control

units
⇒ “2.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - control units, LHD vehicles”,
page 293
⇒ “2.1.2 Overview of fitting locations - control units, RHD vehi‐
cles”, page 295

2.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - control units, LHD vehicles

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1 - Rear lid control unit - J605-

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 308
2 - Bracket
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit - J519-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 305
3 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 296
4 - Diagnostics interface for da‐
ta bus - J533-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 298
5 - Bracket
❑ For data bus diagnostic
interface - J533- .

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2.1.2 Overview of fitting locations - control units, RHD vehicles

1 - Rear lid control unit - J605-

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 308
2 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 296
❑ Removing and installing
bracket ⇒ page 305
3 - Diagnostics interface for da‐
ta bus - J533-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 298

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2.2 Assembly overview - onboard supply

control unit
⇒ “2.2.1 Assembly overview - onboard supply control unit, LHD
vehicles”, page 296
⇒ “2.2.2 Assembly overview - onboard supply control unit, RHD
vehicles”, page 297

2.2.1 Assembly overview - onboard supply control unit, LHD vehicles

1 - Control unit
Versions with parking aid:
❑ Parking aid control unit -
J446-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 189
Versions with park assist
steering:
❑ Park assist steering
control unit - J791-
❑ Assembly overview
⇒ page 197
2 - Bracket
❑ For parking aid control
unit - J446- / park assist
steering control unit -
J791-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 307
3 - Bracket
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit - J519-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 305
4 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 299
5 - Guide
❑ For electrical connector
(centre)

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2.2.2 Assembly overview - onboard supply control unit, RHD vehicles

1 - Bracket
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit - J519-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 305
2 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 299
3 - Guide
❑ For electrical connector
(centre)

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2.3 Assembly overview - data bus diagnos‐

tic interface
⇒ “2.3.1 Assembly overview - data bus diagnostic interface, left-
hand drive vehicles”, page 298
⇒ “2.3.2 Assembly overview - data bus diagnostic interface, right-
hand drive vehicles”, page 299

2.3.1 Assembly overview - data bus diagnostic interface, left-hand drive vehicles

1 - Bracket
2 - Diagnostics interface for da‐
ta bus - J533-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 303
3 - Electrical connector
❑ For data bus diagnostic
interface - J533- .

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2.3.2 Assembly overview - data bus diagnostic interface, right-hand drive vehicles

1 - Nuts
❑ Qty. 2
❑ 2.5 Nm
2 - Bracket
3 - Diagnostics interface for da‐
ta bus - J533-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 303
4 - Electrical connector
❑ For data bus diagnostic
interface - J533- .

2.4 Removing and installing onboard supply

control unit - J519-
⇒ “2.4.1 Removing and installing onboard supply control unit
J519 , LHD vehicles”, page 299
⇒ “2.4.2 Removing and installing onboard supply control unit
J519 , RHD vehicles”, page 301

2.4.1 Removing and installing onboard supply

control unit - J519- , LHD vehicles

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

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– Keep the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove dash panel trim on driver side ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers; Removing
and installing dash panel trim on driver side .
– Remove lower A-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, interior; Removing and installing A-pillar
trim .
– Remove footrest ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Trims, interior; Removing and installing footrest .
– Unclip diagnostic connection from bracket.
– Disconnect electrical connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

– Press locking detent -1- to disconnect connectors.

– Swing retainer in -direction of arrow- and pull off connector.

Note

The red locking element on the connector in the middle must be

pulled out of the retaining clip to stop to allow for opening the
retaining clip.

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– Pull connector -2- downwards out of guide.

– Release retaining springs -arrow-, swivel onboard supply con‐
trol unit -4- out of bracket -5- and remove downwards.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.4.2 Removing and installing onboard supply

control unit - J519- , RHD vehicles

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Keep the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers; Removing and installing
glove compartment .
– Disconnect electrical connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

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– Press locking detent -1- to disconnect connectors.

– Swing retainer in -direction of arrow- and pull off connector.

Note

The red locking element on the connector in the middle must be

pulled out of the retaining clip to stop to allow for opening the
retaining clip.

– Pull connector -2- downwards out of guide.

– Remove guide -2-. To do this, release fasteners on guide in

-direction of arrow A-.
– Remove guide -2- in -direction of arrow B- from onboard sup‐
ply control unit - J519- -1-.

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– Release upper retaining spring -2- in -direction of arrow A-.

– Pull onboard supply control unit - J519- -1- towards rear in
-direction of arrow B- out of bracket.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.5 Removing and installing data bus diag‐

nostic interface - J533-
⇒ “2.5.1 Removing and installing (left-hand drive models) data
bus diagnostic interface J533 ”, page 303
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface
J533 , right-hand drive”, page 304

2.5.1 Removing and installing (left-hand drive

models) data bus diagnostic interface -
J533-

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Remove footwell cover on driver side ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers .
Vehicles with manual gearbox
– Remove mounting bracket with clutch pedal ⇒ Rep. gr. 30 ;
Clutch mechanism; Removing and installing mounting brack‐
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Continued for all vehicles

– Unplug electrical connector -2- by reaching upwards behind
pedal bracket.
– Release fasteners -3- in -direction of arrow a-.
– Pull data bus diagnostic interface - J533- -1- downwards in
-direction of arrow b- out of bracket.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.5.2 Removing and installing data bus diag‐

nostic interface - J533- , right-hand drive

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Remove dash panel trim on driver side ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments/covers; Removing
and installing dash panel trim on driver side .
– Release and disconnect electrical connector -3-.
– Press together catches -arrows-.
– Pull off data bus diagnostic interface - J533- -2- downwards
from bracket -1-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.6 Removing and installing bracket for on‐

board supply control unit - J519-
⇒ “2.6.1 Removing and installing bracket for onboard supply con‐
trol unit J519 , LHD vehicles”, page 305
⇒ “2.6.2 Removing and installing bracket for onboard supply con‐
trol unit J519 , RHD vehicles”, page 306

2.6.1 Removing and installing bracket for on‐

board supply control unit - J519- , LHD
vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Torque screwdriver - V.A.G 1624-

Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 14 .
– Remove dash panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Cut through cable tie -arrow-.
– Disengage fuse holder C and push to side ⇒ page 289 .
– Separate electrical connector from front parking aid warning
buzzer - H22- .
– Disconnect connector for onboard supply control unit - J519-
⇒ page 299 .
– Remove bracket for parking aid control unit - J446- / park as‐
sist steering control unit - J791- ⇒ page 307 .
– Release locking element on bracket, and press out bracket to
remove diagnostic connector.

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– Unscrew bolts -2, 3 and 6-.

– Push bracket -1- forwards out of central tube for dash panel
until centring pins -4, 5- are disengaged.
– Cut through cable ties -arrows-.
– Move electrical wiring harness clear at mounting.
– Take out bracket towards passenger compartment.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
♦ ⇒ “1.1.2 Relay carrier, fuse carrier in dash panel/A-pillar, LHD
vehicles”, page 283

2.6.2 Removing and installing bracket for on‐

board supply control unit - J519- , RHD
vehicles
Removing
– With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery
⇒ page 14 .
– Remove dash panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Remove central tube for dash panel ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Central tube for dash panel; Removing
and installing central tube for dash panel .
– Cut through cable tie -1-.
– Remove wiring harness -2- from bracket for onboard supply
control unit -3-.
– Remove fuse holder C ⇒ page 289 .
– Separate electrical connector from front parking aid warning
buzzer - H22- .
– Disconnect connector for onboard supply control unit - J519-
⇒ page 299 .

– Cut through cable tie -2-.

– Remove wiring harness -1- from bracket for onboard supply
control unit -3-.
– Move electrical wiring harness clear at mounting.
– Take out bracket towards passenger compartment.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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2.7 Renewing bracket for onboard supply

control unit - J519-
⇒ “2.7.1 Renewing bracket for onboard supply control unit J519 ,
LHD vehicles”, page 307
⇒ “2.7.2 Renewing bracket for onboard supply control unit J519 ,
RHD vehicles”, page 307

2.7.1 Renewing bracket for onboard supply

control unit - J519- , LHD vehicles
Removing
– Remove bracket for onboard supply control unit - J519-
⇒ page 305 .
– Remove onboard supply control unit - J519- ⇒ page 299 .
– Remove front parking aid warning buzzer - H22-
⇒ page 194 .
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.7.2 Renewing bracket for onboard supply

control unit - J519- , RHD vehicles
Removing
– Remove bracket for onboard supply control unit - J519-
⇒ page 305 .
– Remove onboard supply control unit - J519- ⇒ page 299 .
– Remove front parking aid warning buzzer - H22-
⇒ page 194 .
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.8 Removing and installing parking aid

control unit - J446- / park assist steering
control unit - J791-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Feeler gauge
Removing
– If installed: remove parking aid control unit - J446- / park assist
steering control unit - J791- ⇒ page 192 .

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– To release the fasteners, insert a feeler gauge (0.9 mm) -2-

behind the opening -arrow-, as shown in illustration.
– Remove bracket -1- downwards from bracket for onboard sup‐
ply control unit -3-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

2.9 Removing and installing rear lid control

unit - J605-
The rear lid control unit - J605- is located below the moulded
headliner on the rear left roof cross member.

Note

If the control unit is renewed, perform the adaptation routines us‐

ing ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Keep the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition
from being switched on unintentionally.
– Lower moulded headliner at rear ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Roof trim panels; Removing and installing
moulded headliner .
– Release and disconnect electrical connectors -2-.
– Release fasteners -arrows A- on rear lid control unit - J605-
-1-.
– At the same time, move rear lid control unit - J605- -1- to stop
in -direction of arrow B-.
– Remove rear lid control unit - J605- -1- towards front from
body.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.

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3 Connectors
⇒ “3.1 Repairing electrical wiring harnesses and plug-in connec‐
tions”, page 309

3.1 Repairing electrical wiring harnesses

and plug-in connections
⇒ “3.1.1 Repairs to wiring harnesses and connectors”,
page 309
⇒ “3.1.2 Repairing connector housings and electrical connectors”,
page 309

3.1.1 Repairs to wiring harnesses and con‐

nectors
All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Repairs to wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairs to wiring
harnesses

3.1.2 Repairing connector housings and elec‐

trical connectors
All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Repairs to wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairs to connec‐
tor housings and connectors

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4 Releasing and dismantling connector

housings
All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Repairs to wiring harnesses and connectors; Releasing and dis‐
mantling connector housings

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5 Repairing aerial wires

All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Repairs to wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairs to aerial
wires

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6 Fibre optic cables

All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Repairs to wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairs to fibre optic
cables

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7 Vehicle diagnosis, testing and infor‐

mation systems
All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available un‐
der ⇒ Electrical system, General information; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systems

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