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Removing and installing telephone bracket R126 — VW

Removing and installing telephone bracket R126 on VW: 10 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.

10 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

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  • When installing the wire, ensure it can move freely in order to avoid damage to the wiring harness.

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
  2. Remove ignition key.
  3. Remove mobile phone from cradle.
  4. Fold up centre console.
  5. Remove bolts (arrows).
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  1. Remove trim at rear of centre console General body repairs, interior68Centre console; Removing and installing rear centre console trim.
  2. Unclip connector upwards from retainer (arrow).
  3. Disconnect connector in (direction of arrow).
  4. Carefully unclip telephone bracket upwards (arrows).
  5. Guide out wires upwards. [Note: When installing the wire, ensure it can move freely in order to avoid damage to the wiring harness.]

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.