Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface J533, right-hand drive — VW

🧭 Before you start

Switch off the ignition and remove the key, then take out the glove compartment. Release connector (3) on the data bus diagnostic interface, press the securing pins together, free the unit from its bracket and detach it from the suspension point. On installation, engage the unit on the suspension point first and only then engage the securing pin in the bracket.

Fits: VW Sharan II / SEAT Alhambra (7N, 2010–)

Don't miss

• Ignition off and key out before the connector is touched.
• Refit order: suspension point first, then the securing pin into the bracket.
• Press the securing pins together to release; do not lever the housing.
• Push the connector fully home and check for stored faults afterwards; a loose gateway plug throws faults across the car.

Written for this job from the workshop steps below · TorqFix editorial.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key, if inserted.
3. Remove glove compartment General body repairs, Interior68Compartments/covers; Removing and installing glove compartment. [Note: For reasons of clarity, the following illustration shows the data bus diagnostic interface J533 from the rear.]
4. Release and disconnect connector (3).
5. Press together securing pins (2).

6. Release data bus diagnostic interface J533(4) from bracket (1).
7. Detach data bus diagnostic interface J533(4) from suspension point (5) and remove.
8. First engage data bus diagnostic interface J533(4) in suspension point (5).
9. Then engage securing pin (2) in bracket (1).

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