Removing and installing radio system “RCD 510” — VW
Removing and installing radio system “RCD 510” on VW: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Removing and installing radio system
“RCD 510”
Note
The part number for the radio can be found on a sticker on the radio housing.
If the radio is renewed, it is essential to activate the anti-theft coding
Operating manual
. Please give the new code number to the customer.
The CD changer in the
“RCD 510”
has a transport protection device which must be deactivated when a new unit is installed. Also, the transport lock must be activated in a unit that has been removed and is to be transported. The
“RCD 510”
must still be connected to the electrical power supply to do this. Activating and deactivating transport protection device of CD changer in
“RCD 510”
Chapter
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge
3409
Removing:
Remove any CDs left in the unit
Operating manual
.
Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
Caution
Danger of damage to component surfaces.
When using leverage tools, mask the component in the area of view with commercially available adhesive tape.
Using
removal wedge
3409
, carefully lever out centre console cover
arrows
.
Remove securing bolts
arrows
.
Pull radio system out of installation slot until connectors at rear are accessible.
Press locking mechanism of connector together in
direction of arrow
.
Swing locking bar upwards in
direction of arrow
and disconnect connector.
Release and pull connectors off aerial connections
arrows
.
Installing:
Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:
Connect and engage connectors on radio system.
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.
Push radio system straight into dash panel.
Screw in and tighten the 4 securing bolts
arrows
.
Install centre console cover.
If necessary, deactivate the transport protection device of CD changer in RCD 510
Chapter
.
Check coding of radio system and re-code if necessary
Chapter
.
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