Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2022 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, 2021 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport, and 2020 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.

-- Move the ignition key outside of the vehicle to prevent the ignition from switching on unintentionally.

-- Remove the driver side instrument panel cover. Refer to DRIVER SIDE INSTRUMENT PANEL COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the A-pillar lower trim panel. Refer to A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the footrest. Refer to FOOTREST, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the data link connector from the bracket.

-- Disconnect the connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

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-- To disconnect the connector, press the catch -1-.

Fig 1: Pressing Catch -1-, Turn Retaining Bracket In - Direction Of Arrow For Removal

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-- Pivot the retaining bracket in direction of -arrow- and remove the connector.

CAUTION:

To pivot the retaining bracket at the center connector, the red locking mechanism must also be pulled all the way out of the retaining bracket.

-- Remove the connector -2- downward from the guide.

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-- Release the springs in direction of -arrow-, pivot the vehicle electrical system control module -4- out of the bracket -5- and remove it downward.