Removing and installing radio system “RSD 4000” and radio navigation system “RNS 6000” — VW
Removing and installing radio system “RSD 4000” and radio navigation system “RNS 6000” on VW: factory workshop procedure.
Workshop procedure for VW — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
ℹ️ Torque figures below come verbatim from workshop data — always cross-check against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening.
Removing and installing radio system
“RSD 4000”
and radio navigation system
“RNS 6000”
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge
3409
Torque wrench
V.A.G 1783
Removing:
Note
If the radio navigation system needs to be renewed, the stored data must be read out first using the
vehicle diagnostic tester
. This data can then be fed into the new radio navigation system. Additional information
Chapter
“
Anti-theft coding - radio system
RSD 4000
and radio navigation system
RNS 6000
”
.
Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
Using
removal wedge
3409
, carefully lever off centre console cover in area indicated by
arrow
.
Completely unclip cover
1
.
Release and disconnect connector
arrow
.
Note
Depending on the equipment level, 2 connectors may be present.
Unscrew 4 securing bolts
arrows
from radio navigation system.
Pull radio navigation system out of installation slot until connectors at rear of unit become accessable.
Press together locking mechanism of locking bar in
direction of arrow
.
Swing locking bar in
direction of arrow
. This causes the connector to be pushed out.
Note
The number and the fitting locations of connectors on the unit may vary depending on the type of radio system.
Release
arrow
and disconnect connectors for radio aerial and (present depending on equipment level) connectors for reversing camera and navigation system.
Installing:
Connect and engage connectors on radio navigation system.
Caution
Risk of damage to display and operating keys!
When inserting the radio navigation system into the installation slot by pressing against the display or operating keys, the unit could become damaged.
When inserting the radio navigation system, never press against the display or operating keys.
Push radio navigation system in a straight line into installation slot in dash panel.
Screw in 4 securing bolts
arrows
, and tighten them to 2 Nm.
Install centre console cover.
Check coding of radio navigation system, and re-code if necessary
Chapter
.
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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.