Golf/Cabrio/Jetta CD changer, preparation: Setting:

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Sides

If necessary, remove brackets on sides of CD changer.
Insert tip of small screwdriver into round hole and slide switch completely to the vertical ("V") position.

Fig 1: Inserting Tip Of Small Screwdriver Into Round Hole

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NOTE:

Angle of installation selection switches may be preset at the manufacturer for horizontal ("H") installation.
Always check/set switches prior to CD changer installation.
Switches must move completely to their end positions.

Cover selector switch openings with supplied self adhesive seals.
Reinstall brackets on sides of CD changer.

Fig 2: Installing Brackets On Sides Of CD Changer

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CAUTION: Before proceeding with installation:

Golf/Cabrio CD-Prep, inspection
Obtain radio security code.
Note customer's pre-set radio stations.
Ignition OFF!
Disconnect Battery Ground (GND) strap.

Inspect vehicle for CD -prep (see below).

Golf/Cabrio CD-Prep, inspection:

If vehicle is factory equipped with CD changer cable -1- (location under rear seat as shown):

Complete routing of CD changer cable:

For all vehicles:

If vehicle is not factory equipped with CD changer cable:

Fig 3: Routing Cable Of CD Changer

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CD changer cable installation. Refer to Fig 5

Jetta CD-Prep, inspection

If vehicle is factory equipped with CD changer cable (location at left rear tail light assembly as shown):

Fig 4: Identifying Factory Equipped CD Changer Cable

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For all vehicles

If vehicle is not factory equipped with CD changer cable:

CD changer cable installation, refer to Fig 5 .

Golf/Cabrio/Jetta CD changer cable, installation

Remove radio using tool VW160.
Remove passenger side knee bar (or tray if equipped).
Connect CD changer cable connector -1- to free 8 pin terminal on rear of radio (upper right connector on radio).
Feed remaining CD changer cable into area of removed passenger side knee bar (or tray) for routing.
Secure CD changer cable to existing wiring harness using supplied cable ties -3-, or use adhesive tape to route along metal framework.

Fig 5: Connecting CD Changer Cable Connector To Free 8 Pin Terminal On Rear Of Radio
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NOTE: Ensure CD changer cable is secured in a manner to prevent rattles and squeaks.

Feed remaining CD changer cable into passenger's footwell kick panel area for routing along passenger sill panel.
Reinstall radio and passenger side knee bar (or tray), making sure that CD changer cable is not pinched.
Remove passenger side footwell trim -2- and sill panel trim -1-.
Lift rear seat bottom cushion and remove rear sill panel trim -4-.

Fig 6: Removing Passenger Side Footwell Trim And Sill Panel Trim
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Golf/Cabrio, routing

If necessary remove rear seat and center luggage compartment floor carpet.
Route CD changer cable along passenger side sill panel, under rear seat, and into luggage compartment area to right rear as shown (fasten with adhesive tape).
Fasten ground connection, refer to Fig 9 .

Jetta, routing

If necessary remove rear seat and center luggage compartment floor carpet.
Route CD changer cable along passenger side sill panel, under rear seat, and into luggage compartment area to left rear tail light area as shown (fasten with adhesive tape).
Fasten ground connection, refer to Fig 4 .

Fig 7: Identifying CD Changer Cable Routing
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Golf/Cabrio/Jetta, CD changer cable, installation continued

Secure CD changer cable to sill panel at all of the vehicle main harness clamp locations as illustrated.

Fig 8: Securing CD Changer Cable To Sill Panel At Main Harness Clamp

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Golf/Cabrio continued

Lift right rear luggage compartment side panel carpet below "C" pillar as necessary.
Route CD changer cable into area behind carpet and fasten with adhesive tape as shown.
Measure, mark and center punch mounting holes for CD changer mounting bracket as illustrated.
a = 107.5 mm b = 82.5 mm c = 77.5 mm d = 11 mm e = 55 mm

Fig 9: Marking And Center Punching Mounting Holes For CD Changer Mounting Bracket
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Drill 4mm holes at marked locations.
Fasten ground connection as shown -arrow-.

Mount CD changer bracket -2- to main bracket -3- using supplied nuts -8-.
If necessary, mount support -6- to CD changer -1- using supplied self tapping screws -5-.
Mount CD changer -1- to changer bracket -2- using supplied self tapping screws -7-.

Fig 10: Mounting CD Changer Bracket To Main Bracket Using Supplied Nuts
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When mounting CD changer into bracket, pass connector cable under bracket -arrow-.

Fig 11: Passing Connector Cable Under Bracket
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Refit side panel carpet below "C" pillar.
Connect CD changer cable to CD changer connector -arrow-.

Fig 12: Connecting CD Changer Cable To CD Changer Connector

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Route and secure excess cable as necessary.
Locate previously drilled holes through carpet, fasten CD changer assembly to vehicle floor rail (over carpet) at drilled locations using self tapping screws.

Jetta, installation continued

Use CD changer bracket as drilling template: Place on top of left rear side panel carpet at floor so that mounting flange holes correspond to the raised portions of luggage compartment floor rail (see illustration).
Hold bracket firmly in place and drill four, 4 mm holes at the bracket mounting flange, through carpet, into luggage compartment floor rail.

Fig 13: Drilling Holes At Bracket Mounting Flange Into Luggage Compartment Floor Rail

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NOTE: When using the bracket as a drilling template, the square opening in one side of the changer bracket MUST face the tail light assembly.

Corresponding dimensions:

a = 40 mm
b = 307 mm

Mount support -5- to CD changer -1- using supplied self tapping screws -4-.
Mount CD changer -1- to changer bracket -2- using supplied self tapping screws -6-.

Fig 14: Mounting Support To CD Changer Using Supplied Self Tapping Screws
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Route and secure CD changer cable as shown (make a small slit in carpet to allow cable to pass through).
Connect CD changer cable to connector on CD changer -arrow-.
Route and secure excess cable as necessary.

Fig 15: Connecting CD Changer Cable To Connector On CD Changer
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Fasten CD changer assembly to vehicle floor rail (over carpet) at drilled locations using self tapping screws.
Optional method is to fasten empty CD changer bracket to vehicle floor first (without CD changer installed), then mount CD changer to bracket.

Fig 16: Fastening CD Changer Assembly To Vehicle Floor Rail
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Golf/Cabrio/Jetta, installation continued

Reinstall and secure all previously removed sill panel trim, seat cushions and luggage compartment carpet.
Vacuum luggage compartment (including underneath all carpet areas if necessary).
Reconnect Battery Ground (GND) strap,
Input radio security code and reset customer's preset stations.
Code radio for CD changer operation, refer to CONTROL MODULE (RADIO) VERSION, CODING (FUNCTION 07) .
Refer to CD changer owner's guide and check proper operation of CD changer.
Ensure CD changer owner's guide is forwarded to customer.

NOTE: After reconnecting battery:

Activate vehicle equipment such as clock and power windows as per Owner's Manual.
Activate readiness code. Refer to READ MEASURING VALUE BLOCK (FUNCTION 08) .