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Removing and installing the multiple connector on the engine side — VW

Removing and installing the multiple connector on the engine side on VW: 9 steps, 3 torque figures. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm.

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

9 steps 3 torque figures

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Fox (5Z)

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  • When removing the multi-pin connector (1) completely, the lock (2) must be positioned as shown in the illustration.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

TorqueFastener / step
7 Nm (5.2 lb-ft)Loosen the fastening screw (1
7 Nm (5.2 lb-ft)Release the fastening screw (arrow
7 Nm (5.2 lb-ft)Tighten fastening screws to a torque

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. Turn off the ignition, all the electrical devices, and remove the key from ignition.
  2. Disconnect the BatteryA.
  3. Remove the windscreen wiper mechanism .
  4. Release the fastening screw (arrow) (7 Nm). — 7 Nm (5.2 lb-ft)
  5. Disconnect connectors.
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  1. Loosen the fastening screw (1) (7 Nm). — 7 Nm (5.2 lb-ft)
  2. Unlock the lock (1) by turning it towards the (arrow). [Note: When removing the multi-pin connector (1) completely, the lock (2) must be positioned as shown in the illustration.]
  3. Remove the multi-pin connector by the cabin side .
  4. Tighten fastening screws to a torque of (7 Nm). — 7 Nm (5.2 lb-ft)

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TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.

The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.

Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.