CD Changer: Service and Repair

CD Changer -R41- From 08.02 Production, Installing and Removing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified.

The following describes the factory approved service installation (and /or removal) of Volkswagen CD changers into all New Beetle models from 08.02 production, equipped with with "Premium V, Premium V - Monsoon Premium 5.5, Premium 5.5 - Monsoon, Premium 5.5 (SDARS) and Premium 5.5 (SDARS) - Monsoon" radios and appropriate center console.

CD changer: 1J0 057110, Harness: 3B0 051 592B, Storage box/coin holder: 1C0 857 058A.

CAUTION:
- Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for the most up to date information.
- Always confirm CD changer and radio compatibility with your Parts Department.

Installing

NOTE:
- Carefully review all of the following instructions before proceeding with installation.
- Never install CD changer in a location, position, or manner other than specified by these instructions.
- Radio must be coded in order to support CD changer functions. After installing new CD unit, input appropriate radio coding using On Board Diagnostic program: "Code control module", function 07.
- If the CD changer plays commercially available CDs, but not home recorded CDs, the CD changer is not malfunctioning. Replacement of the CD changer is not warranted.
- No mixed CDs (CDs with computer data and music stored together) can be played on the CD changer.

Installed position

Central console under armrest.

CD preparation cable connection may be visible from top of central console with open armrest velour storage tray removed.
- Lift center armrest to fully open position.







- Remove velour tray by pulling upwards -arrows-.
- Open power outlet compartment or ashtray (where applicable) at rear of console and remove power outlet housing from mounting.
- Unplug power outlet cable by opening the top of the power outlet housing. Power outlet and housing will be completely released (no wires need to be unplugged separately when vehicle is equipped with ashtray).
- Remove rear cover lid from console
- Move front passenger seat to its most forward position and tilt backrest forward.
- Remove right console side cover trim
- Locate CD preparation cable inside center console.







- Insert coin holder/storage box -1- in small area vacated by velour tray. Flat border must face inwards.
- Then slide/lower CD changer -2- into opening until the mounting clips are felt to engage. Also note the following:

NOTE: CD changer installation orientation: CD slot faces passenger's seat, buttons face driver's seat.

- Unclip and remove CD preparation terminal blank connection and discard.
- Use adapter cable to lengthen harness where applicable







- Connect CD changer harness connection -1- to CD preparation cable -2- located earlier.
- Attach completed connection -1- to clip -3-.

CAUTION:
- Ensure proper electrical connection is made - check for terminal push-outs.
- In order to avoid noises and rattles, always ensure connector assembly with harness is properly secured.







- Clip connector/clip assembly to inner console frame -1-.
- Continue with reassembly of all console-mounted components and trim in reverse order of removal
- Code "Sound System" for CD operation using VAS 5051/5052 in operating mode "Guided Fault Finding".

NOTE: Radio/CD OBD function is inoperative if radio system is not coded for CD operation.

- Refer to Radio/CD changer owner's guide and check proper operation of CD changer.

Removing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed.







- Radio removal tool 3316 (two identical pieces).







- Insert CD changer removal tools into CD changer as illustrated -arrow- until they are felt to engage.
- Lift CD player from console using handles on tool 3316.
- If it is necessary to disconnect the electrical connections, remove right console side cover trim
- Disconnect electrical harness connections.