Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Communication

Radio

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Layout - radio, Composition Touch and Composition Colour radio version

The radio -R- is installed in the middle of the dash panel.

Fault finding is done via Guided fault finding → Vehicle diagnostic tester.

For additional information refer to → Chapter.

Layout - radio, Composition Media radio version

The radio function is integrated in control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-.

Fault finding is done via Guided fault finding → Vehicle diagnostic tester.

For additional information refer to → Chapter.

Layout - radio, Discover Pro radio version

The radio function is integrated in control unit 1 for information electronics -J794-.

Fault finding is done via Guided fault finding → Vehicle diagnostic tester.

For additional information refer to → Chapter.

Removing and installing radio -R-, Composition Touch and Composition Colour version

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Removal wedge -3409-
Removing and installing radio -R-, Composition Touch and Composition Colour version

Radio release tool -T10057-

Removing

  • Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and remove ignition key.
Caution

Danger of damage to component surfaces.

When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape.
  • Remove centre dash panel trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70
Removing and installing radio -R-, Composition Touch and Composition Colour version
  • Insert radio release tools -T10057- into slots -1- in display unit for control device of front display and information control panel -J685-.
Removing and installing radio -R-, Composition Touch and Composition Colour version
  • Release upper locking mechanisms -1- by pressing them in direction of travel.
  • Release lower locking mechanisms -1- by pressing them in direction of travel.
  • Pull out radio -R--2-.
  • Release and detach connectors.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:

Caution

Danger of damage to components.

When inserting display unit for control device of front display and information control panel -J685- combined with control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- do not press on the display and the control elements.
  • Slide it radio -R- until it engages.
Removing and installing radio -R-, Composition Touch and Composition Colour version
Removing and installing radio -R-, Composition Media and Discover Media or Discover Pro version The radio is part of the control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- and is located in the glove box.
  • Removing control unit 1 for information electronics -J794- → Chapter.

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