Removing and installing remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater R149 — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg II (7P, 2010–2018)

🔩 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. Lower the moulded headliner until accessibility to the remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater R149 is achieved General body repairs, interior70Roof trim, removing and installing moulded headliner.
2. Separate connectors (3) and (4).
3. Remove bolts (2).
4. Remove remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater R149(1).
5. Connect connectors to remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater R149(3) and (4).
6. Tighten bolts for remote control receiver for auxiliary coolant heater R149.
7. The remaining steps for installation are carried out in reverse order. [Note: If the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater R149 is renewed, the remote control receiver for auxiliary heater R149 needs to be adapted to the auxiliary/supplementary and supplementary heater using the vehicle diagnostic tester in "“Guided Fault Finding”" mode.]

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