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Removing and installing reversing camera system control unit — VW

Removing and installing reversing camera system control unit on VW: 14 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

14 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

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  • Bottom of control unit may possibly be additionally secured with velcro strap. Carefully remove control unit from base plate.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
  2. Remove the centre luggage compartment floor panel (A).
  3. Remove the lock carrier cover General body repairs, interior70Trim, insulation; Luggage compartment trim; Removing and installing lock carrier cover.
  4. Remove the fastening rings (battery).
  5. Unscrew the bolt (A) and remove the right-hand luggage compartment flooring.
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  1. Remove trim from the right-hand D-pillar, General body repairs, interior70Trim/insulation; Pillar trim; Removing and installing D-pillar trim
  2. Unscrew the bolts (A) and unclip the interior lighting (B) from the trim.
  3. Unclip the trim from the D pillar (in the direction of the arrow).
  4. Unclip the trim at the side window (in the direction of the arrow).
  5. Carefully move the trim (1) in (direction of arrow) until reversing camera system control unit (A) can be reached.
  6. Actuate both latches (arrows) and remove reversing camera system control unit. [Note: Bottom of control unit may possibly be additionally secured with velcro strap. Carefully remove control unit from base plate.]
  7. Actuate latch (A) and fold clip in direction (B). Then pull connector from control unit.
  8. Actuate latch (A) and pull connector out from control unit in direction (B).
  9. Recalibrate system, .

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.