Radio And Radio Navigation System, Rabbit Sedan

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Removing

NOTE:

Refer to the correct article for the individual unit when removing and installing:

NOTE:

Before starting repair work, perform the following:

-- If necessary, remove CDs remaining in the unit. Refer to the operating instructions.

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

Now, perform the following work procedure:

-- Remove upper cover with air outlets out of instrument panel center far enough so that radio panel bolts lying beneath are accessible. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove screws -arrows-.

Fig 1: Location Of Radio Panel Screws

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-- Using trim removal wedge 3409, carefully pry out cover of center console in area of -arrows- and remove the panel.

Fig 2: Prying Out Cover Of Center Console In Area Of - Arrows

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-- Remove bolts -arrows- on radio unit.

Fig 3: Identifying Fasteners On Radio Unit

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-- Pull radio unit out of installation compartment far enough until harness connectors on rear side of radio unit are accessible.

-- Press together the connector lock in direction of -arrows-.

Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connection Lock

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-- Then swing mounting bracket up in direction of -arrow- and disconnect harness connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Mounting Bracket Rotated Up And Disconnected Electrical Connection

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-- Disengage harness connectors -arrow- from antenna connections and disconnect them.

Fig 6: Disconnecting Harness Connectors - Arrow - From Antenna Connections

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Installing

-- Connect and engage harness connectors to radio unit.

-- Slide radio unit straight into instrument panel.

NOTE:

While sliding in the radio unit, under no circumstances press on the display or control buttons since the radio unit may be damaged by doing this.

-- Secure radio unit with 4 bolts -arrows-.

Fig 7: Identifying Fasteners On Radio Unit

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-- Reinstall cover for center console.

-- Check coding of radio unit and code radio unit again if necessary.

Radio unit coding, refer to RADIO COMPONENTS, ADAPTING