Removing and installing radioR — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes 1C1, 1Y7

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• Remove bolts (2) (1.5 Nm), and tilt switch mounting (3) downwards. Do not detach connectors.
• Insert the two blades of the radio release tool T10057 into the release slots on radioR until they latch into place. The pointed projections on the grip rings of the tools must point outwards.
• When installing, make sure that no wires are squashed between the dash panel and the radio housing and damaged.

🔩 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. ⚠ Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.Remove ignition key. — Remove any MC/CD from radioROperating manual.
2. Lever off protective caps (1) of switch mountings (3).
3. Remove bolts (2) (1.5 Nm), and tilt switch mounting (3) downwards. Do not detach connectors. — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
4. Insert the two blades of the radio release tool T10057 into the release slots on radioR until they latch into place. The pointed projections on the grip rings of the tools must point outwards.
5. Pull the radioR out of the dash panel using the grip rings of the radio release tools T10057.

6. If necessary guide wiring harness through lower opening by hand or using a suitable tool.
7. Disconnect all the plug-in connections from the radioR.
8. Pull the radio release tools T10057 out. To do this, press the locking tabs on the radioR.
9. Connect the plug-in connectors.
10. Push the radioR into the dash panel until it latches into place. [Note: When installing, make sure that no wires are squashed between the dash panel and the radio housing and damaged.]

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