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Removing and installing connection for external audio sources R199, “High” version of centre console — VW

Removing and installing connection for external audio sources R199, “High” version of centre console on VW: factory workshop procedure.

Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.

factory workshop text

📋 Procedure

Removing and installing
connection for external audio sources
R199
,
“High”
version of centre console
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge
VAS 3409
Note
When dealing with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to understand the functions and the operation.
For additional information refer to the
Owner's Manual
,
Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
.
Use
Vehicle diagnostic tester
for repairs and troubleshooting.
After the battery has been connected, check the operation of electrical equipment (clock, convenience electronics and so on) according to the workshop manual
Electrical system
Rep. gr.
27
Battery; Disconnecting and connecting battery
and/or to the
Operating manual
.
The
connection for external audio sources
R199
works with the
radio/RNS
RX1
where the
“AUX”
source can be selected.
On the
connection for external audio sources
R199
, the audio signals (generally the headphone output signals) of MP3 players as well as portable CD and cassette players can be fed into the
radio/RNS
RX1
with a corresponding connection. These can then be played via the vehicle loudspeakers.
The
connection for external audio sources
R199
is a 3.5 mm stereo jack socket.
The
connection for external audio sources
R199
is installed in the storage compartment under the front centre armrest.
Interface for external multimedia unit
R215
Connection for external audio sources
R199
Note
The removal and installation procedure is described for vehicles with
interface for external multimedia unit
R215
. The removal and installation procedure for vehicles without
interface for external multimedia unit
R215
is analogous.
Removing
Remove adapter cables from
interface for external multimedia unit
R215
.
Remove lining mat from storage compartment below centre armrest.
Use
removal wedge
3409
to unclip carrier
1
with connections for external audio sources at rear from storage compartment below centre armrest
arrow A
.
Unclip carrier
1
with connections for external audio sources at bottom from storage compartment below centre armrest
arrow B
, and pull it out until connectors are accessible.
Release and disconnect connectors on carrier
1
with connections for external audio sources.
Press together clips
arrows
on
connection for external audio sources
R199
1
using
removal wedge
3409
.
At the same time, push
connection for external audio sources
R199
1
out of carrier.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.