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Removing and installing emergency call module control unit and communication unit J949, only "“GTE”" — VW

Removing and installing emergency call module control unit and communication unit J949, only "“GTE”" on VW: 11 steps.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

11 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B8 (3G, 2014–)

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  • The emergency call module control unit and communication unit J949(1) must be heard to engage in bracket (2).
  • Make sure that the guide lugs (arrows) on bracket (2) are properly seated in mountings of centre console.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
  2. Store the ignition key outside the vehicle to prevent the ignition from being switched on unintentionally.
  3. Remove display unit for front information display and operating unit control unit J685.
  4. Remove bolts (arrows).
  5. Pull bracket with emergency call module control unit and communication unit J949(1) towards rear out of dash panel until connectors are accessible.
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  1. Release and disconnect connectors on emergency call module control unit and communication unit J949(1).
  2. Release catches (3) in (direction of arrow A).
  3. Pull emergency call module control unit and communication unit J949(1) in (direction of arrow B) out of bracket (2).
  4. The emergency call module control unit and communication unit J949(1) must be heard to engage in bracket (2).
  5. Make sure that the guide lugs (arrows) on bracket (2) are properly seated in mountings of centre console.
  6. If the emergency call module control unit and communication unit J949 has been renewed, follow procedure for renewing control unit .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.