Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Instrument Panel, Removing And Installing

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Pry lever 80-200
Trim removal wedge 3409
Hook 3438
Protective cap VAS 6223/9

Special Screwdriver T8 T40056 A
Radio release tool T10057

CAUTION: On vehicles equipped with Audi Telematics by OnStar, switch-off emergency (back-up) battery for Telematic/Telephone Control Module prior to disconnecting vehicle battery. Switch-on emergency (back-up) battery after reconnecting vehicle battery → 91 - COMMUNICATION

Removing

Front Information Display Control Head J685 (MMI screen) must be closed.

NOTE:

Install all cable ties that were loosened or cut off during removal in the same positions.

Position the steering wheel so that it is as far rearward and down as possible, using the full adjustment range of the steering column adjuster.
Set front seats to rearmost position and fold backrests to 45 position.
Switch off ignition and remove ignition key.
With ignition switched off, disconnect battery Ground (GND) cable → 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL .

Remove airbag unit and steering wheel → Driver Airbag, Removing and Installing .

Fig 2: Prying Left Instrument Panel Cover Off Using Screwdriver

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Pry the left instrument panel cover off using a screwdriver - arrow -.

Fig 3: Disengaging Decorative Panel From Instrument Panel Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Carefully disengage decorative panel - 1 - from instrument panel using trim removal wedge 3409 - arrows -.

Fig 4: Sliding Coin Tray Panel Toward Left Out Of Catch

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Open coin tray.
Slide coin tray panel toward the left out of catch - arrow - and remove.

Fig 5: Disengaging Decorative Panel With Switch Strip Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Open glove compartment.
Carefully disengage decorative panel - 1 - with switch strip - starting above the glove compartment - from instrument panel using trim removal wedge 3409.

NOTE:

Be especially careful when releasing clip on the drivers side end of decorative panel.

Disconnect electrical connector.

Fig 6: Drivers Side Storage Compartment Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Unbolt drivers side storage compartment - arrows -.
Disconnect electrical connectors.

Fig 7: Pulling Locking Mechanism And Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Vehicles with knee airbag: Pull locking mechanism - 2 - in direction of arrow and disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 3 -.

Fig 8: Prying Off Right Cover On Instrument Panel, Using Screwdriver

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Pry the right instrument panel cover off using a screwdriver - arrow -.

Fig 9: Radio Removal Tool T10057

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

If present, remove CD changer as follows:
Insert two hooks of radio removal tool T10057 into the front of the CD-changer.

Top L - upper left
Top R - upper right

Remove the CD changer from the mounting frame.
Disconnect electrical connector.
Disconnect harness connector for fiber-optic cable.

Fig 10: Fiber-Optic Cable Harness Connector And Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Seal the open wiring set connector - 2 - for fiber-optic cable using Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9 - item 1 -.

NOTE:

The protective cap prevents soiling and damage to fiber optic face, which would impair light transfer.

Remove the release tool from the CD changer by pressing the locking tabs on the changer.

Fig 11: Removing Storage Compartment In Glove Compartment

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

If present, remove storage compartment in glove compartment, to do so disengage retaining straps - 1 - and - 2 - in - direction of arrow - using a small screwdriver.
Pull storage compartment out of glove compartment.

Fig 12: Glove Compartment Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove bolts - 1 - and - 2 -.

Fig 13: Glove Compartment Wiring Harness, Electrical Harness Connector & Lead Wire

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Disconnect electrical harness connector - 1 - for glove compartment wiring harness - 2 - from lead wire - 3 -.

Fig 14: Pulling Locking Mechanism And Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Vehicles with knee airbag: Pull locking mechanism - 2 - in direction of arrow and disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 3 -.
Remove glove compartment.

Vehicles without rear A/C Control Head (Climatronic)

Fig 15: Removing Trim From Mounting Frame

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Open rear ashtray - 2 -.
Remove trim - 1 - from mounting frame - arrow -.
Close the ashtray.

Fig 16: Removing Ashtray From Mounting Frame

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove ashtray from mounting frame - in direction of arrow -.

Vehicles with rear A/C Control Head (Climatronic)

Fig 17: Prying Panel Out Of Mounting Frame Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Pry panel - 1 - out of mounting frame - arrow - using trim removal wedge 3409.

Procedure for all vehicles

Fig 18: Mounting Frame & Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove mounting frame - 1 - with air vents and rear ashtray or Rear A/C Control Head (Climatronic).

Fig 19: Identifying Catch And Retainer

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

NOTE:

To disconnect the electrical harness connector on rear A/C control head (Climatronic), press locking button - 1 -, rotate retaining bracket in direction of arrow and disconnect connector.

Fig 20: Electrical Harness Connectors

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 to 4 -.

Fig 21: Rear Center Console Nuts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove nuts - arrows - for rear center console.

Vehicles with split center armrest

Fig 22: Pulling Off Backrest Hinge Cover Upward

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Fold center armrests upward.
Pull off backrest hinge cover upward - arrow -.

Fig 23: Backrest Hinge Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolts - arrows -.
Disconnect electrical harness connectors for storage compartment light in center armrest.
Pull center armrests upward and remove.

Vehicles with one-piece center armrest

Fold center armrest upward.

Procedure for all vehicles

Fig 24: Prying Storage Compartment At Forward Corners Out Of Center Console Using Trim Removal Wedge 3409 And Pulling Storage Compartment Forward

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Pry storage compartment at forward corners out of center console - arrow 1 - using Trim Removal Wedge 3409 and pull storage compartment forward - arrow 2 -.

Fig 25: Disconnecting Electrical Harness Connectors And Removing Storage Compartment

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 - and - 2 - and remove storage compartment.

Fig 26: Electrical Harness Connectors & Bolts On Both Sides Of Center Console

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 -.
Unscrew bolts - arrows - on both sides of center console.

Fig 27: Removing Front Ashtray Insert By Pressing Knob

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove the front ashtray insert - 1 - by pressing the knob - arrow -.

Fig 28: Front Ashtray Housing Bolt

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Unscrew bolt - arrow - and remove front ashtray housing.
Disconnect electrical connector.

Fig 29: Removing Center Console Selector Trim Upward

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove the center console selector trim upward - arrows -.
Disconnect electrical connectors.

Fig 30: Removing Bolts & Releasing Retaining Springs Using Small Screwdriver

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove the bolts - 2 -.
Release retaining springs - 1 - using a small screwdriver - arrow -.
Swivel Climatronic Control Module J255 at top edge toward rear.
Remove Climatronic Control Module from mount.

Fig 31: Disconnecting Electrical Connectors By Releasing Catches

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Disconnect the electrical connectors - A through E - by releasing the catches - G -.
Disconnect electrical harness connector - F -.

Fig 32: Removing Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolts - arrows -.

Fig 33: Pressing On Manual Release Rocker Switch

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Press on the rocker - A - of selector lever emergency release using e.g. a screwdriver.
At the same time, shift selector lever out of position "P" into position "D".

Fig 34: Turning Sleeve & Removing Selector Lever Knob

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Turn the sleeve - 1 - to the left and slide it down as far as the stop.
Remove selector lever knob - 2 - upward.

Fig 35: Releasing Retaining Hooks On Shift Mechanism And Raising Cover Up & Disconnecting Electrical Connector And Removing Cover

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Release retaining hooks - 1 - on both sides of selector mechanism - arrow - and raise cover - 3 - upward.
Disconnect electrical harness connector - 2 - and remove cover.
Lift rear center console and disconnect electrical harness connectors on underside of center console.
Remove center console toward rear.

Fig 36: Lower Trim, Upper Steering Column Switch Trim, Screws, Hex Socket Bolt & TORX Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove screws - 3 - and - 5 - with Special Screwdriver T8 T40056 A.
Remove TORX bolts - 6 - and hex socket bolt - 4 -.
Disconnect upper steering column switch trim - 2 - from lower trim - 1 - and remove both parts.

Fig 37: Identifying Screw And Electrical Connection

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolt - 2 -.
Disconnect electrical connectors - 1 -, - 3 - and - 4 -.
Carefully remove the steering column switch together with the steering column electronic systems control module.

Fig 38: Inserting Watchmakers Screwdriver Into Air Vent Retaining Clamps Above Lower Ventilation Fin

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Turn knurled wheel - 3 - for left air vent next to instrument cluster completely upward.
Insert one watchmakers screwdriver each - 1 - into air vent retaining clamps above the lower ventilation fin - 2 -.
Pull air vent alternating on left and right side out of the installation opening, watchmakers screwdrivers must remain inserted while doing this.

NOTE:

Pull air vent out of installation opening using Hook 3438 if necessary.

Disconnect electrical harness connector at air vent.
Repeat the procedure on the right air outlet near the instrument cluster.

Fig 39: Instrument Cluster Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolts - arrows -.
Pull the instrument panel cover away from the instrument cluster slightly.
Disconnect the electrical connectors on the instrument cluster cover.

Fig 40: Releasing Left/Right Retaining Clamps And Pulling Out Instrument Cluster Slightly From Instrument Panel

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Release left and right retaining clamps - arrows - and pull out instrument cluster slightly from instrument panel.

Fig 41: Identifying Catch And Retainer

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Press catch - 1 -, rotate retaining bracket in - direction of arrow - and remove connector to do so.
Remove instrument cluster.

Fig 42: Inserting Watchmakers Screwdriver Into Air Vent Retaining Clamps Above Lower Ventilation Fin

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Turn knurled wheel - 3 - for left air vent above glove compartment completely upward.
Insert one watchmakers screwdriver each - 1 - into air vent retaining clamps above the lower ventilation fin - 2 -.
Pull air vent alternating on left and right side out of the installation opening, watchmakers screwdrivers must remain inserted while doing this.

NOTE:

Pull air vent out of installation opening using Hook 3438 if necessary.

Disconnect electrical harness connector at air vent.
Repeat procedure at right air vent, above glove compartment.

Fig 43: Releasing Retaining Tabs Of Coin Tray & Pulling Coin Tray Out Of Instrument Panel

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Release retaining tabs - 1 - of coin tray.
Pull coin tray out of instrument panel - arrow -.
Disconnect the rear electrical harness connector on coin tray.

Fig 44: Disengaging Retaining Pin Of Relay And Fuse Carrier At Side Guide

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove heating channel in drivers side footwell.
Disconnect electrical harness connectors - 1 -.
Unclip harness connector - 5 - at relay and fuse carrier.
Remove the bolts - 3 -.

Disengage retaining pin - 4 - of relay and fuse carrier at the side guide - arrow -.
Remove relay and fuse carrier - 2 - and set it down with electrical wires connected in the footwell.

Fig 45: Left Fuse Holder, Bolts & Retaining Tabs

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolts - 1 - of left fuse holder - 2 -.
Release retaining tabs - arrows - and remove fuse holder from instrument panel central tube, electrical wires remain connected.

Fig 46: Releasing Securing Clip On Left Can-Connector & Pushing Retaining Tab And Disconnecting 46-Pin Can Connector T46A Inward

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Release securing clip - arrow 1 - on left CAN-connector.
Push retaining tab - arrow 2 - and disconnect 46-Pin CAN Connector T46a inward, electrical wires remain connected.

Fig 47: Steering Column, Cable Tie & Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Secure steering column - 1 - with a cable tie - 2 - to prevent the upper and lower parts of steering column from separating inadvertently during removal.

NOTE:

If splines are no longer found in their original installation position, this may cause flapping noises while driving.

Remove bolts - arrows - and set down steering column in footwell.

Fig 48: Identifying Catch And Retainer

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

NOTE:

To disconnect electrical harness connector on headlamp range control module, press catch - 1 -, rotate retaining clip in - direction of arrow - and disconnect connector.

Fig 49: Front Parking Aid System & Headlamp Range Control Module Electrical Harness Connectors

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Disconnect electrical harness connectors on headlamp range control module - 2 - and on warning buzzer for front parking aid system - 1 -.

Fig 50: Front Information Display Control Head Control Module J523 Connectors & Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove Front Information Display Control Head Control Module J523.
Disconnect electrical connector - 1 -.

NOTE:

The connectors - item 2 - and - 3 - remain connected.

Set down Front Information Display Control Head Control Module in footwell.

Fig 51: Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533 Connectors & Bolts

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolts - arrows -.
Remove Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533.

NOTE:

The connectors - item 1 - and - 2 - remain connected.

Set down Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface in footwell.

Fig 52: Right Fuse Holder, Bolts & Retaining Tabs

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Remove bolts - 1 - of right fuse holder - 2 -.
Release retaining tabs - arrows - and remove fuse holder from instrument panel central tube, electrical wires remain connected.

Fig 53: Releasing Securing Clip On Right Can-Connector & Pushing Retaining Tab And Disconnecting 46-Pin Can Connector T46B Inward

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Release securing clip - arrow 1 - on right CAN-connector.
Push retaining tab - arrow 2 - and disconnect 46-Pin CAN Connector T46b inward, electrical wires remain connected.

Fig 54: Right Center Vent Motor V111, Front Passengers Airbag Electrical Harness Connectors & Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Clips

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Disengage and disconnect electrical harness connector on front passengers airbag - 2 - and on Right Center Vent Motor V111 - 1 -.
Unclip wiring harness from instrument panel using Pry Lever - Rmv Outside Mirror 80-200 - arrows -.
Unclip wiring harness from central tube for instrument panel.

Fig 55: Instrument Panel Bolts & Backing Plates

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Unscrew bottom bolt - 2 - on instrument panel.
Unscrew bolts - 1 - and - 4 - and remove supports for instrument panel central tube with backing plates - 3 -.

Fig 56: Electrical Harness Connector On Left Center Vent Motor V110 And On Open-Close Display Motor V301

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Disconnect electrical harness connector on Left Center Vent Motor V110 - 1 - and on Open-Close Display Motor V301 - 2 -.

Fig 57: Nuts At Left On Central Tube, Backing Plate & Bolt

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Unscrew nuts - 1 - and - 2 - at left on central tube and remove backing plate - 3 -.
Remove bolt - 4 -.

Fig 58: Nuts At Right On Central Tube & Backing Plate

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN UNITED STATES, INC.

Unscrew nuts - 1 - at right on central tube and remove backing plate - 3 -.

NOTE:

A second technician is required to remove the instrument panel central tube.

Remove central tube - 3 - with instrument panel out of vehicle interior and set it down on a soft surface.
If necessary, detach instrument panel from central tube → Instrument Panel, Separating from Central Tube

Installing

Installation is reverse of removal, noting the following:

Align instrument panel and tighten bolt/nuts.
Bolt on steering column to central tube → 48 - STEERING .
Observe safety precautions after connecting the battery → 27 - BATTERY, STARTER, GENERATOR, CRUISE CONTROL .

Tightening Specifications

Component		Nm
Central tube at side to body		23
Central tube to	top	8
Body	bottom	12
Support to	Central tube	8
	Body	8
Fuse holder on instrument panel central pipe		3
Relay and fuse carrier on instrument panel central pipe		3
Front Information Display Control Head Control Module J523 to body		4
Data bus on board diagnostic interface J533 to the body		4
Center console to	Body	4
	Instrument Panel	4
Split armrest to support foot		18
Air outlets to the rear center console		2, 5
Driver-side storage compartment	Central tube	4
on	Instrument Panel	4
Glove compartment to	Central tube	4
	Instrument Panel	4