Removing and installing dash panel insert KX2 — VW

Removing and installing
dash panel insert
KX2
General description
The following components are integrated in the dash panel insert:
Control unit in dash panel insert
J285
Immobiliser control unit
J362
Speedometer
G21
Rev. counter
G5
Fuel gauge
G1
Coolant temperature gauge
G3
Multifunction display
Warning lamps
To provide acoustic support to some of the visual displays, the dash panel features a warning buzzer, which is actuated by the
control unit in dash panel insert
J285
.
All warning lamps are fitted with light-emitting diodes (LEDs). No provision is made for dash panel insert repair. If necessary, the dash panel insert is renewed as a unit.
The
data bus diagnostic interface
J533
is not part of the dash panel insert.
Additional instruments may be installed on the dash panel depending on the vehicle equipment level
Chapter
.
Fault detection and fault display
The dash panel insert is equipped with self-diagnosis.
For fault finding
Vehicle diagnostic tester
use
“Guided fault finding”
mode.
Renewing dash panel insert
The procedure
“Renewing dash panel insert”
covers the following additional tasks:
If a new dash panel insert is installed in the vehicle, the
control unit in dash panel insert
J285
must be adjusted to the different equipment features and associated country settings.
To adapt integrated
immobiliser control unit
J362
to
engine control unit
J623
, data from
engine control unit
J623
must be stored in replacement dash panel insert.
Furthermore, if a new dash panel insert is installed, all ignition keys must be adapted.
The procedure
“Renewing dash panel insert”
is carried out only with the
Vehicle diagnostic tester
in the
“Guided fault finding”
function.
Procedure
Connect
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
Select
guided fault finding
mode.
Using
GoTo
button, select
“Functions/component”
and then the following menu options in succession:
Body
Electrical system, interior and exterior
01 - Self-diagnosis
17 - Control unit in dash panel insert J285
17 - Functions of control unit in dash panel insert
17 - Renewing dash panel insert (Rep. gr. 90)
Removing and installing dash panel insert
Before removing the dash panel insert, the work procedure
“Renewing dash panel insert”
must always be carried out in order that the data stored in the
control unit in dash panel insert
J285
can be interrogated
Anchor
.
Removing
Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and remove ignition key.
There is no need to remove the steering wheel.
Pull steering wheel fully out and lock it in lowest position.
Remove dash panel insert retaining frame
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
70
Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel insert retaining frame
Unscrew bolts
2
and
3
.
Pull out dash panel insert
1
backwards in straight line from dash panel, taking connected wiring lengths into consideration.
Pull retaining clip
1
in
direction of arrow
and detach connector
2
.
Remove dash panel insert from vehicle.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - dash panel insert
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