Removing reversing camera from rear lid: VW Touareg I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Touareg I (7L, 2002–2010)

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📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and remove ignition key.
2. Unclip cover (A) from rear lid.
3. Press both securing clips (arrows) inwards out of mounting holes.
4. Pull both wiring harnesses (arrows) out of interior of rear lid, so that the connectors of both wiring harnesses are accessible.
5. Actuate connector locks and disconnect.

6. Unscrew both nuts from emergency release cable bracket (arrows).
7. Remove emergency release cable by moving grey plastic bow in direction (A) and simultaneously moving emergency release cable in direction (B) until both parts can be detached and removed from lock linkage.
8. Actuate connector lock and disconnect.
9. Remove both bolts (arrows) from reversing camera mounting.
10. While observe the length of the wires connected, remove reversing camera together with bracket in (direction of arrow) out of rear lid.
11. After installing, clean reversing camera lens with a lint-free cloth, to subsequently guarantee a »clear« image.
12. Recalibrate system, .

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