RNS 510

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Trim Removal Wedge 3409

NOTE:

Replacement part number for RNS (Radio Navigation System) is located on a sticker on the radio housing.

Deactivate the anti-theft coding when replacing the radio. Refer to ELECTRONIC ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, DEACTIVATING .

Removing

CAUTION:

Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.
Remove the key.

-- If there is a CD still in the player, remove it. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

Only Jetta From MY 2011

-- Remove the cover -2- from the instrument panel -1- using a 3409.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover -2- From Instrument Panel -1-

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All Except Jetta From MY 2011

-- Remove the upper cover and vents from the center of the instrument panel. The screws under the center console should now be accessible. Refer to Removal and Installation .

All Vehicles

-- Remove screws -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws -Arrows-

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-- Remove the center console cover -arrows- using 3409.

Fig 3: Identifying Center Console Cover -Arrows- Using 3409

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-- Remove the screws -arrows- from the radio/navigation display unit control module.

Fig 4: Identifying Screws -Arrows- In Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module

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-- Pull the radio/navigation display unit control module out of the installation slot just far enough until the connectors on the back are accessible.

-- Squeeze the connector lock in direction of the -arrows-.

Fig 5: Identifying Electrical Connection Lock

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-- Move the locking bracket in the direction of the -arrow- and remove the connector.

Fig 6: Identifying Mounting Bracket Rotated Up And Disconnected Electrical Connection

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-- Unlock the antenna connections -arrows- and disconnect the connectors.

Fig 7: Identifying Direction To Disengage Antenna Cable Electrical Connection Lock

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Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

NOTE:

Never push on the display or the buttons on the radio/navigation display unit control module when installing it. It will be damaged.

-- Install the screws -arrows- in the radio/navigation display unit control module.

Fig 8: Identifying Screws -Arrows- In Radio/Navigation Display Unit Control Module

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-- Deactivate the anti-theft coding. Refer to ELECTRONIC ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM, DEACTIVATING .

-- Check the radio/navigation display unit control module coding. Code it again if necessary. Refer to RNS 510 COMPONENTS, ADAPTING .

Torque specifications: 1.5 Nm