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2001 Volkswagen Jetta GLS VR6 V6-2.8L (AFP) Copyright © 2009, ALLDATA 9.90

Instrument Panel/Dash Board: Service and Repair

Instrument Panel, Removing and Installing

Instrument Panel, Removing And Installing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

- Radio release tool 3316

- Assembly tool T10034

CAUTION: Disconnect battery ground (GND) strap before working on electrical system.

NOTE:- Observe notes regarding coding in radio operators manual before disconnecting battery.- removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on equipment variants- After connecting battery, vehicle options (radio, clock, electric window regulator) must be checked according to repair manual and/or user

manual.

Removing- Switch ignition off.- Disconnect battery Ground (GND) strap.

- Remove steering wheel.- Remove center console.

- Remove screws - arrows -.


- Remove upper trim - 1 - for steering column switches.

NOTE: Unclip front section of trim - 1 - horizontally from instrument cluster.

- Remove screws - arrows -.- Remove screws - 3 - and - 4 -.- Remove handle from steering wheel height adjustment - 2 -.- Remove steering wheel height adjustment.- Remove lower trim - 1 - for steering wheel switch.

- Remove bolt - arrow -.- Disconnect harness connectors from steering column switches - 1 -.

- Remove steering column switches - 1 -.


- Unclip left and right end plates using a flat screwdriver.


- Remove screws - 1 -.

- Unclip trim - 2 - at top.

- Remove screws - 3 -.

- Unclip trim - 4 - at top.

- Remove bolts - arrows -.- Remove glove compartment - 1 -.- Disconnect harness connector for glove compartment light.

NOTE: If only glove compartment is to be removed, center console must be removed first because bolt -2 - is otherwise not accessible.

- Remove screws - arrows -.- Remove reinforcement - 1 -.

- Slide Radio release tool 3316 into release slots until they engage.


- Remove radio from instrument panel using grip rings on release tool and disconnect harness connectors.

NOTE:- Radio release tool 3316 must not be pushed to side or tilted during procedure.

- To remove release tool from radio, press in locking lugs on side of radio.

- Unclip trim - 1 - for Climatronic - 2 -.

- Remove screws - arrows - for Climatronic - 1 -.

- Remove Climatronic - 1 - and unclip connector.

- Remove bolts - arrows -.- Remove carrier plate - 1 -.

- Unclip Data Link Connector (DLC).


- Using a flat screwdriver - 1 -, unclip seat heater switches - 2 - and - 3 -.

- Disconnect harness connectors.

NOTE: Due to high spring forces, do not use screwdriver to remove control switches for ESP, indicator light and rear window defroster.

- Reach behind ESP switch using tip of Assembly tool T10034.


- Using Assembly tool T10034 unclip ESP switch - 1 -, indicator light - 2 - and rear window defroster - 3 - out of center vent in direction of - arrow-.

- Disconnect harness connectors.

Only Jetta/Jetta wagon:


- Disconnect harness connector for air outlet indicator - arrow -.


All models:- Press in headlight switch - 1 -, turn toward right and remove.- Disconnect harness connector.- Remove screw - 2 - and remove air outlet from instrument panel.- Disconnect harness connector for headlight aim control - 3 -.

Only Jetta/Jetta wagon:


- Disconnect harness connector for air outlet indicator - 4 -.


- Disconnect harness connector for air outlet indicator - arrow -.

All models:



- Remove footwell cover - 1 -.

NOTE: Cover - 1 - can also be secured by clips.

CAUTION:- Observe safety precautions for working on airbags.- Electrostatic charges may result in involuntary deployment of airbag. Therefore, mechanic must be electrostatically discharged before

disconnecting ignition- and Ground (GND) wires. This is done e.g. by briefly grasping chassis or door striker.

- Disconnect harness connector for Passengers airbag.


- Lower instrument cluster - 1 - slightly and remove from instrument panel - 2 -.- Disconnect harness connector.


- Unclip temperature sensor - 1 - and disconnect connector - 2 -.

- Remove bolts - arrows - (tightening torque 3 Nm).

- Remove instrument panel - 1 - from crossmember - 2 -.


Installing

Installation is reverse of removal.

NOTE:- If Airbag Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) -K75- signals a DTC after assembling then DTC memory must be erased and checked again using

VAG 1551 tester (or VAS 5051).- If engine Electronic Control Module (ECM) is subject to low voltage with ignition on, DTC memory and Readiness code must be checked

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