Removing and installing electronically controlled damping control unit J250, Golf — VW
Removing and installing electronically controlled damping control unit J250, Golf on VW: 10 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform code AU1
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- Function Replace control unit must be performed with if electronically controlled damping control unit J250 has been renewed.
- If the reference position has been re-adapted, the front camera for driver assist systems must be recalibrated on vehicles with lane departure warning function Calibrating front camera for driver assist systems.
📋 Procedure
- Disconnect battery Electrical system27Battery; Disconnecting and reconnecting battery.
- Pull out ignition key.
- Switch off ignition and open driver's door so that the steering lock engages.
- Remove left side panel trim in luggage compartment General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing side panel trim for luggage compartment.
- Release release lever (1) in (direction of arrow).
- Pull off connector (2).
- Press lugs (3) and (4) to rear.
- Slide electronically controlled damping control unit J250(5) downwards out of retainer (6).
- Function Replace control unit must be performed with if electronically controlled damping control unit J250 has been renewed.
- If the reference position has been re-adapted, the front camera for driver assist systems must be recalibrated on vehicles with lane departure warning function Calibrating front camera for driver assist systems.
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