Removing and installing electronics box (electronics box): VW Golf Sportsvan

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020)

📋 Procedure

1. With ignition switched off, disconnect earth cable from battery .
2. Remove engine control unit and lay to one side with connectors attached 23Engine control unit; Removing and installing engine control unit J623.
3. Remove engine control unit and lay to one side with connectors attached 24Engine control unit; Removing and installing engine control unit J623.
4. Press release buttons (arrows).
5. Remove cover (1) for electronics box in engine compartment.

6. Using screwdriver, release retaining tab (2).
7. Pull off front cover (1) upwards (arrow).
8. Cut through cable tie (bottom) on wiring harness.
9. Release fasteners (1, 2 and 4) in direction of (arrow).
10. Remove fuse holder B (3), and lay it to one side.
11. Remove nuts (arrows).
12. Remove bracket for engine control unit (1).
13. Release retaining tab (3).
14. Detach electronics box in engine compartment (2) from studs.
15. Lift out engine compartment electronics box.
16. Connect battery .

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