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Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensor G578, version with 4 bolts — VW

Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensor G578, version with 4 bolts on VW: 12 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

12 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes AU1, BX5

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  • Danger of damage to component surfaces.When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape. — Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

📋 Procedure

  1. ⚠ Danger of damage to component surfaces.When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape. — Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
  2. Remove ignition key, if inserted.
  3. Remove front interior lightWX1.
  4. Using removal wedge3409, lever off cover (1) in vicinity of (arrows).
  5. Remove bolts (3).
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  1. Remove roof module (2).
  2. Release connector and disconnect.
  3. Release retaining tabs in direction of arrows (A) and (B).
  4. Remove anti-theft alarm sensor G578(1) from roof module.
  5. Release retaining tabs in direction of arrows (A) and (B).
  6. Remove single sensor (1) from roof module.
  7. Test functionality.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.