Removing and installing entry and start authorisation control unit J518, left-hand drive — VW

🧭 Before you start

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

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• In order to be able to pull the entry and start authorisation control unit J518 together with its holder off the pedal block, the steering column must be lowered.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Remove ignition key, if inserted.
3. Remove footwell vent on driver side Heating, air conditioning87Air duct; Removing and installing driver side footwell vents.
4. Remove lower steering column trim General body repairs, interior68Compartments and covers; Removing and installing lower steering column trim. [Note: In order to be able to pull the entry and start authorisation control unit J518 together with its holder off the pedal block, the steering column must be lowered.]
5. ⚠ Observe the instructions regarding handling and transport of the steering column Running gear, axles, steering48Steering column; Handling and transport of steering column. — Remove bolts (2).

6. Remove bolts (1).
7. Remove crash bar of clutch pedal (2).
8. Remove bolts (3).
9. Remove crash bar of brake pedal (4).
10. Lower steering column only as far as necessary to allow removal of entry and start authorisation control unit J518 from pedal block.
11. Release catch (arrow) and pull entry and start authorisation control unit J518(2) together with holder (3) backwards from pedal bracket of brake pedal, taking connected line lengths into consideration.
12. Release and detach connector (1) and then remove entry and start authorisation control unit J518(2) from holder (3).
13. Insert entry and start authorisation control unit J518(2) into holder (3).
14. Push bracket together with control unit onto guides on pedal bracket for brake pedal until it engages securely.
15. Connect connector (1), and lock it.

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