Removing and installing radio system “RCD 310” — VW

Removing and installing radio system
“RCD 310”
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge
3409
Radio release tool
T10057
(only for Multivan vehicles with convenience dash panel)
Removing:
Remove any CDs left in the unit
Operating manual
.
Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
Only Multivan vehicles with convenience dash panel:
Slide radio release tools
T10057
into release slots
arrows
until they engage.
Top L - top and bottom on left
Top R - top and bottom on right
Using the grip rings of the release tools, pull radio out of dash panel
arrow
until connectors at rear are accessible.
All other vehicles:
Unclip storage compartment
1
above radio.
Unscrew the 2 securing bolts
1
.
First carefully unclip cover
2
at top and then at bottom using
removal wedge
3409
.
Remove cover
2
.
Unscrew the 4 securing bolts
arrows
from radio system.
Pull radio system out of installation slot until connectors at rear are accessible.
Continuation for all vehicles:
Connectors at rear of unit:
Multi-pin connector
This aerial connector is not available on this unit
Aerial connector 1 for radio reception
This aerial connector is not available on this unit
Note
The number and the fitting locations of connectors on the unit can vary according to the different radios or radio/navigation systems.
Press locking mechanism of connector together in
direction of arrow
.
Swing locking bar up in
direction of arrow
and pull out connector.
Release and disconnect connectors
arrows
from aerial connections.
Note
The number of connectors on the unit can vary according to the different radio or radio navigation systems.
Installing:
Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:
Connect connectors to radio and engage them.
Caution
Risk of damage to display and operating keys!
When inserting the radio system into the installation slot by pressing against the display or operating keys, the unit could become damaged.
When inserting the radio system never press against the display or operating keys.
Slide radio system straight into dash panel.
Only for radios with bolted connection:
Screw in and tighten the 4 securing bolts
arrows
.
Install centre console cover.
If necessary, deactivate anti-theft coding
Chapter
.
Check coding of radio and re-code if necessary
Chapter
.