A/C Display Control Head -E87- With CLIMATRONIC Control Module -J255-

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System -VAS 5051B-

NOTE:

The Climatronic Control Module -J255- and the Front A/C display control head -E87- are one component that cannot be disassembled.

As of 09 November 2009, reset the "A/C compressor, first break-in" using the -VAS 5051B- under "Guided Functions" if the Front A/C display control head control head was replaced by the Climatronic control module -J255-. Refer to CLIMATRONIC A/C SYSTEM, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING COMPONENTS .

Removal on the Passat from MY 06, on the Passat CC from MY 09 and on the CC from MY 10 is identical.

-- Remove the trim from the center of the instrument panel. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Remove the screws (1.5 Nm) -2- and the Front A/C display control head with the Climatronic control module -1- from the instrument panel.

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Control Head E87, Climatronic Control Module J255 And Instrument Panel

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-- Disconnect the connectors from the Front A/C display control head.

Installation

Install in reverse order of removal.

If the Front A/C display control head and the Climatronic control module were replaced, then the "A/C compressor first breaking-in" must be reset. Refer to CLIMATRONIC A/C SYSTEM, CHECKING AND ADJUSTING COMPONENTS using the -VAS 5051B- "Guided Functions". Then "replace the Climatronic control module".