Removing and installing swivel badge with reversing camera housing and swivel motor from rear lid — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf Sportsvan (AM1, 2014–2020)

🔩 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, and remove ignition key.
2. Remove lower rear lid trim General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing lower rear lid trim.
3. Release and disconnect connectors (1) and (2) from their holders.
4. Release and disconnect connectors (1) and (2).
5. Detach wire from wire guide (3).

6. Release and disconnect connector (2).
7. Unscrew bolts (arrows) for swivel badge.
8. Turn swivel badge together with reversing camera and swivel motor (1) to the right until stop and push inwards out of mounting in rear lid.
9. Pull drain hose out of hose nozzle on underside of swivel badge.
10. Remove swivel badge with reversing camera housing and swivel motor.
11. ⚠ Risk of leakage.Twisted or not properly positioned rubber seals may result in water ingress into the luggage compartment.When installing, check rubber seal for damage, and make sure it is properly seated. — Check circumferential rubber seal (1) of swivel badge for damage, and insert it completely in groove.
12. Attach drain hose to hose nozzle on underside of swivel badge.
13. Insert swivel badge turned to the right into rear lid.
14. Engage swivel badge firmly in rear lid by turning it to the left.
15. Screw in bolts (arrows) of swivel badge without tightening them.
16. Align swivel badge centrally in body aperture in rear lid, and tighten bolts (arrows).
17. Secure wires using wires guides and connectors using retainers, to prevent them from rattling.
18. After installation, clean reversing camera lens with a lint-free cloth.

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