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Removing handle button with reversing camera from rear lid — VW

Removing handle button with reversing camera from rear lid on VW: 11 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.

11 steps

📋 Procedure

  1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
  2. Remove both securing nuts (arrows).
  3. Remove large metal cover (1) taking connected wiring length into consideration.
  4. Release wiring retainer of connector (1) by pressing on button (2) and disconnect connector.
  5. Release and disconnect both connectors (1) and (3).
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  1. Remove both securing nuts (arrows).
  2. Remove small metal cover (1) taking wiring which passes through from rear lid into consideration.
  3. Release and disconnect connector (1).
  4. Release both side locking lugs (arrows). Remove handle button (2) together with reversing camera and camera wiring harness outwards out of rear lid.
  5. After connection, reconnect connector (1) on wiring retainer (2) until it audibly engages.
  6. After installation, clean reversing camera lens with a lint-free cloth.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.