Removing and installing dash panel insert KX2, fully digital dash panel insert — VW

Removing and installing
dash panel insert
KX2
, fully digital dash panel insert
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Assembly tool
T10389
Torque screwdriver
V.A.G 1624
Protective cap for wiring harness connector
VAS 6223/9
Note
The
dash panel insert
KX2
must not be dismantled.
It is not necessary to remove the steering wheel prior to removal of the
dash panel insert
KX2
.
When renewing the
dash panel insert
KX2
together with the
control unit in dash panel insert
J285
, select
“Renew”
function for the respective control unit in
“Guided Fault Finding”
or
“Guided Functions”
mode
Vehicle diagnostic tester
.
Removing
Mark dimension
a
on
assembly tool
T10389
using e.g. textile reinforced tape.
Dimension
a
= 46.5 mm
Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the entire range of adjustment of the steering column for this purpose.
Switch off ignition.
Store ignition key in a place outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.
Carefully unclip gap cover of upper steering column trim from mountings on dash panel insert, but do not remove it completely
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
68
Compartments/covers; Removing and installing upper steering column trim
.
Remove dash panel insert trim
General body repairs, interior
Rep. gr.
70
Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel insert trim
.
Remove bolts
2
.
Carefully push
assembly tool
T10389
between
dash panel insert
KX2
1
and dash panel until the mark previously made on the assembly tool is flush with the dash panel insert.
Turn
assembly tool
T10389
by 90° so that
»hook«
on assembly tool engages in recess in
dash panel insert
KX2
1
.
Note
The
dash panel insert
KX2
is engaged in the dash panel. Therefore, a greater force is necessary to remove it.
Release
dash panel insert
KX2
1
from fasteners in dash panel using
assembly tool
T10389
.
Repeat the same procedure on the other side of
dash panel insert
KX2
.
Pull out
dash panel insert
KX2
so that connectors become accessible.
Disconnect electrical connector.
Press locking detent
1
to disconnect connector.
Swing retainer in
direction of arrow
and pull off connector.
Release and disconnect MOST bus connector.
Attach
protective cap for cable-set connector
VAS 6223/9
1
by plugging it on the connector of MOST bus
2
.
Remove
dash panel insert
KX2
from between steering wheel and dash panel.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.
Specified torques
Chapter
“
Assembly overview - dash panel insert, fully digital dash panel insert
”