Antenna Module, Removing And Installing: Removing

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Arteon. 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 rear lid upper trim panel. Refer to REAR LID UPPER TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Unclip the wiring harness near the antenna module from the window frame.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors -arrows- at the antenna module -1-.

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-- Loosen the bolt -2- at the antenna module -1-

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-- Slightly remove the bolt -2- together with the metal clip and the antenna module -1- from the rear lid.

-- Slide the antenna module -1- in direction of -arrow- and remove.