Removing and installing CD changer R41 in centre console — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1C1, 1Y7

• Special tools named: 3316

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• Before removing and installing CD changer R41, the connector installed for CD changer R41 provision in the centre console must be disconnected.
• Note the installation position of the connector!
• Make sure that the radio release toolsVAS 3316 do not become jammed or bent.

📋 Procedure

1. Fold the centre armrest upwards as far as it will go.
2. Pull the storage compartment out upwards (arrows). [Note: Before removing and installing CD changer R41, the connector installed for CD changer R41 provision in the centre console must be disconnected.]
3. Remove back of ashtray from centre console General body repairs, interior68.
4. Remove the rear cover of the centre console General body repairs, interior68.
5. Remove the right-hand side trim panel General body repairs, interior68. [Note: Note the installation position of the connector!]

6. Release connector at points indicated by (arrows) and pull it off.
7. Pull connector (1) with retaining clip (3) off the mounting bracket.
8. Push radio release toolsVAS 3316 into the slots provided on the left and right sides (arrows) on the front of the CD changer R41 until they audibly engage.
9. Using radio release toolsVAS 3316, pull out CD changer R41(arrows). [Note: Make sure that the radio release toolsVAS 3316 do not become jammed or bent.]
10. Press locking clip (arrow) while pulling radio release toolsVAS 3316 out.
11. Insert the CD changer R41 into the mounting bracket with the controls facing the driver side (1) and take the plug-in connection to the bracket in the centre console.
12. Attach connectors (1) and (2) to each other and fasten the plug-in connection complete with clip (3) onto mounting bracket of centre console.
13. Perform functional check and read fault memory vehicle diagnosis, testing and information systemVAS 5051B.

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