Rearview Camera -R189-

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque Wrench 2-10 Nm V.A.G 1783

The Rearview Camera -R189- is installed inside the rear lid handle. The Rearview Camera -R189- cannot be removed from the handle button. The handle button must be replaced.

Removing

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the rear lid trim panel, refer to Description and Operation .

-- Open the wire holder from the wiring harness for the Rearview Camera -R189- near the connectors and remove both wires.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1- and -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Rearview Camera

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-- Remove the nuts -3-.

-- Remove the button in the handle and the Rearview Camera -R189- -1- from the rear lid.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Fasten the Rearview Camera -R189- wires to a wire holder to prevent rattling.

-- After installing, clean the Rearview Camera -R189- lens with lint-free cloth.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM COMPONENT LOCATION .