Removing and installing entry and start authorisation switch E415 — VW
Removing and installing entry and start authorisation switch E415 on VW: 8 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft) | Tighten securing bolts for entry and start authorisation switch E415 |
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
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- Remove right dash panel trim on driver side General body repairs, interior68Compartments, covers and trims; Removing and installing right dash panel trim on driver side.
- Unscrew securing bolts (2) on the inside of the dash panel.
- Release connector and disconnect. Remove entry and start authorisation switch E415(1).
- Tighten securing bolts for entry and start authorisation switch E415 to 1.5 Nm. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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The story behind TorqFix →Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.