Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial for entry and start authorisation R137 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat B7 saloon (362, 2010–2014), VW Passat B7 Variant (365, 2010–2014)

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

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

1. ⚠ To disconnect and reconnect the battery, the procedure described in the workshop manual should be strictly adhered to . — Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
2. Disengage ignition key out in position 0 (forward notch).
3. Remove luggage compartment floor General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing luggage compartment floor.
4. Release and detach connector (2) and undo the adhesive bond of the luggage compartment aerial 1 for entry and start authorisation R137(1).
5. Remove the luggage compartment aerial for entry and start authorisation R137(1) from the vehicle.
6. Before bonding, align aerial to the two marks (arrows) on edge of spare wheel recess.
7. Bond luggage compartment aerial for entry and start authorisation R137 within the marks so that the lower edge of the aerial housing lies 4-5 mm above the upper edge of the spare wheel recess.

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