Removing and installing reversing camera R189: VW Passat CC / CC

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)

🔩 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 loads, and pull out ignition key.
2. Disengage start button in position 0 (locked).
3. Release and detach connectors (2) and (3) from their holders.
4. Release and disconnect connectors (2) and (3).
5. Pull wiring retainer (1) off rear lid plate.

6. Remove rear lid lock General body repairs, exterior55Rear lid; Removing and installing rear lid lock.
7. Unfasten connector (2) and disconnect.
8. Remove the 3 securing bolts (arrows) of swivel badge.
9. Turn swivel badge together with reversing camera and swivel motor (1) to right to stop and push inwards out of mounting in rear lid.
10. Pull drain hose out of hose nozzle on underside of swivel badge.
11. Remove swivel badge with reversing camera and swivel motor inwards out of rear lid.
12. ⚠ Danger of leakageTwisted or not properly positioned seals may result in danger of water ingress into the luggage compartment.Check that installed seals are in good condition and in proper installation position. — Check circumferential rubber seal (1) of swivel badge and ensure that it is completely inserted in groove.
13. Attach drain hose to hose nozzle on underside of swivel badge.
14. Lock swivel badge by turning it to left into its mounting in rear lid.
15. Start the 3 securing bolts (arrows) of swivel badge.
16. Align swivel badge centrally in rear lid aperture.
17. Tighten the 3 securing bolts (arrows).
18. Connect all connectors of reversing camera wiring harness and secure all wires and connectors with wire retainers to avoid rattling.
19. Install rear lid lock General body repairs, exterior55Rear lid; Removing and installing rear lid lock.
20. After installation, clean reversing camera lens with a lint-free cloth.
21. After completion of all repair work, recalibrate reversing camera .
22. Remove swivel badge with reversing camera and swivel motor housing out of rear lid .
23. Unfasten connector (5) and disconnect.
24. Remove the 4 securing bolts (arrows).
25. Remove reversing camera housing (2) together with swivel motor (3) from swivel badge (4).
26. ⚠ Danger of leakageTwisted or not properly positioned seals may result in danger of water ingress into the luggage compartment.Check that installed seals are in good condition and in proper installation position. — Check seal between camera and swivel badge and make sure that it has not come off or been twisted.
27. Clip in swivel motor wire before reinstalling it into wire securing clamp (1) behind camera housing.
28. Insert reversing camera housing (1) together with swivel motor (3) into swivel badge (4).
29. ⚠ Swivel mechanism may become stuck.The securing bolt in swivel motor, which is difficult to reach, (bottom right arrow), can drop into reversing camera housing during positioning.To position screws, turn swivel badge so that swivel motor (3) is underneath. — Screw in the 4 securing bolts (arrows) and tighten to 2.5 Nm. — 2.5 Nm (1.8 lb-ft)
30. Removing reversing camera with swivel motor from swivel badge .
31. Unclip swivel motor wire (3) from wire guide (1) behind camera.
32. Unscrew bolts (2) from swivel motor.
33. Carefully detach reversing camera housing from swivel motor housing.
34. Check if release lever and sliding surface on swivel motor are greased.
35. Carefully join reversing camera housing and swivel motor housing.
36. Clip swivel motor wire into wire guide behind camera.
37. Installing reverse camera housing with swivel motor into swivel badge

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