Removing reversing camera housing with swivel motor out of and installing in swivel badge — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Golf VI (5K, 2008–2013)

🔩 Torque settings

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

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. Remove swivel badge with reversing camera housing and swivel motor out of real lid .
2. Release and disconnect connector (5).
3. Remove the for securing bolts (arrows).
4. Remove reversing camera housing (2) together with swivel motor (3) out of swivel badge (4).
5. ⚠ Danger of leakageTwisted or not properly positioned seals may result in danger of water ingress into the luggage compartment.Check that installed seals are in good condition and in proper installation position. — Check seals between camera and swivel badge and ensure that these are not detached or twisted.
6. Clip in swivel motor wire before reinstalling it into wire securing clamp (1) behind camera housing.
7. Insert reversing camera housing (1) together with swivel motor (3) into swivel badge (4).
8. ⚠ Swivel mechanism may become stuck.The securing bolt in swivel motor, which is difficult to reach, (bottom right arrow), can drop into reversing camera housing during positioning.To position bolt, hold swivel badge so that swivel motor (3) is underneath. — Screw in the four securing bolts (arrows) and tighten to 2.5 Nm. — 2.5 Nm (1.8 lb-ft)

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