Removing and installing digital sound package control unit J525 — VW

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and pull out ignition key.
2. Move front left seat to the very back and the highest position.
3. Unclip cover (arrow) under seat.
4. Remove bolts (arrows) (6 Nm) on digital sound package control unit J525. — 6 Nm (4.4 lb-ft)
5. Take digital sound package control unit J525 out until you can access the connectors.
6. Unlock connectors on digital sound package control unit J525(arrows) and pull them off
7. Take digital sound package control unit J525 out.
8. When installing observe that the digital sound package control unit J525 is seated correctly in the retainer seam.

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