Removing and installing tachograph — VW

Removing and installing tachograph
Note
Depending on the model, the factory-fitted
tachograph
G24
can be installed between the central vents in the dash panel or in an additional console on the dash panel. The procedure for removing and installing is the same. In the following description the
tachograph
G24
is installed in the centre console.
If necessary, remove additional dash panel console
Rep. gr.
68
.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Release tool
T10104
Note
The
release tool
T10104
for the
tachograph
G24
consists of two separate but identical parts.
Note
Sealing and activating the
tachograph
G24
may only be carried out by authorised specialist workshops in accordance with § 57b StVZO (German vehicle licensing regulations).
Additional information and diagnosis instructions for the
tachograph
G24
can be found in the
Owner's Manual
for the vehicle and in the
Operating Manual
for the tachograph.
If retrofitting, repairing or fault finding, note
Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
.
Removing:
Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition key.
Insert
release tool
T10104
into release slots provided in
tachograph
G24
and, when doing this, press downwards
arrows
until tools engage.
Pull
tachograph
G24
, using grip rings of
release tool
T10104
, out of dash panel. When doing this,
release tool
T10104
must be pressed downwards
arrows
at same time.
Note
Release tool
T10104
should not be pushed to the side or canted during the removal procedure.
To pull off
release tool
T10104
push loops upwards
arrows
and, at the same time, pull them outwards.
Pull off connectors.
Installing:
Installation is carried out in the reverse order. When installing observe the following:
Evenly insert
tachograph
G24
(do not cant) into mounting frame until it engages.
Note
The
tachograph
G24
must slide into place easily. Do not apply force as wiring harness could become kinked. If this happens, pull
tachograph
G24
out again and ensure that the wiring harness is routed correctly without kinking.
Sealing and activating the
tachograph
G24
may only be carried out by authorised specialist workshops in accordance with § 57b StVZO (German vehicle licensing regulations).