Removing and installing anti-theft engine control unit (Golf) — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf V / Jetta (1K, 2003–2009)

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove wiper arms, plenum chamber cover and plenum bulkhead Electrical system92Windscreen wiper system; Removing and installing windscreen wiper system.
3. Cut into heads of shear-head bolts so that 2 parallel surfaces are created (arrows).
4. Remove bolts with grip pliers.
5. Insert a screwdriver between protective housing (A) and bracket (arrow).

6. Lever up protective housing using screwdriver (A) and pull to side off bracket (arrow).
7. Bend catch open slightly (1).
8. Then push engine control unit out of retainer (arrow).
9. Release now connector from engine control unit, disconnect connector.
10. Fit connector to engine control unit and lock connector in position.
11. Push engine control unit onto bracket.
12. Press catch (1) against engine control unit.
13. Push protective housing onto bracket.
14. Tighten new shear-head bolts (1) evenly until heads shear off.
15. Install plenum chamber bulkhead, plenum chamber cover and wiper arms Electrical system92Windscreen wiper system; Removing and installing windscreen wiper system.

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