Removing and installing "“RCD 215”" — VW
Removing and installing "“RCD 215”" on VW: 7 steps, 1 torque figure. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: platform codes 121, BL1
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft) | Remove bolts |
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
- Remove air recirculation switch (1) in direction of arrow.
- Unclip trim (1) applying removal wedge3409 at (arrows) and remove trim (1).
- Remove bolts (1.5 Nm). — 1.5 Nm (1.1 lb-ft)
- Remove switch units (arrows) with help of removal wedge3409 and detach connectors.
- Insert radio release tools T10057 into openings provided (arrows) until they engage.
- Pull radio out together with trim and detach aerial connector.
- Squeeze connector locking mechanism (A) and swivel locking latch in direction (B).
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
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.