Installing CD changer R41 - model year 1999 to 07.2002 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1C1, 1Y7

Don't miss

• If it is in the wrong position, the CD changer R41 jumps.
• Fit the cover for the CD changer R41(1) and make sure that the cone points on the bottom of the cover engage in the slots in the retainer for the CD changer R41(arrow).
• The error detector for the radioR/CD changer R41 does not work if the radioR has not been coded for CD operation.

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ The parts numbers are only for purposes of orientation. For more information on the current numbers, please always contact the VW spare parts service and refer to the Electronic parts catalogue.If you need to check whether the radioR and CD changer R41 are compatible with each other, please always contact the VW spare parts service and refer to the Electronic parts catalogue. — Remove luggage compartment floor.
2. Cut out marked area (arrow).
3. Note the position of the mounting holes (arrows) for retainer for the CD changer R41.
4. Remove the cover (arrow) of the wiring harness of the CD changer R41.
5. Take out the connection on the wiring harness as follows:

6. Cut out marked area (arrow).
7. Take the cable through the cover and fit the cover in place. The cable now protrudes into the luggage compartment.
8. Put the luggage compartment floor back in the luggage compartment.
9. Fasten the retainer for the CD changer R41(1) to the floor with the screws (2).
10. Check whether the adjusting levers (arrow) on the CD changer R41 are in the "„V“" position (vertical). [Note: If it is in the wrong position, the CD changer R41 jumps.]
11. If readjustment is necessary, undo securing screws, push adjustment lever upwards into the "„V“" position and tighten the screws.
12. Use the screws (2) to secure the side brackets (1) to the CD changer R41.
13. Attach the connectors to each other and clip the connector into the retainer (arrow).
14. Insert the CD changer R41 into the retainer and take the wire under the CD changer R41 to the connector (arrow).
15. Fit the cover for the CD changer R41(1) and make sure that the cone points on the bottom of the cover engage in the slots in the retainer for the CD changer R41(arrow).
16. Swing the cover (1) to the CD changer R41(2)
17. Secure cover with two screws.
18. Enter the radioR code for operation with the CD changer R41. [Note: The error detector for the radioR/CD changer R41 does not work if the radioR has not been coded for CD operation.]

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