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Sun Visors, Passat CC from MY 2009 and CC from MY 2010







Sun Visors, Passat CC from MY 2009 and CC from MY 2010

The following describes removing and installing on the right side of the vehicle. Removal and installation for the left-hand side is performed in the same manner.

Removing

- If equipped, open the Panorama sunroof.

- Switch off the ignition.

- Remove the front interior and reading lights.

- Remove the roof grab handles on vehicles without Panorama sunroof. Refer to => [ Roof Grab Handles ] Service and Repair

- Remove upper trim on A-pillars. Refer to => [ A-Pillar Upper Trim for Passat CC from 2009 and CC from 2010 ] A-Pillar Upper Trim for Passat CC from 2009 and CC from 2010

- Remove the upper B-pillar trim from the brackets. Refer to => [ Upper B-Pillar trim, Tightening and Loosening from Mount for Passat CC from 2009 and CC from 2010 ] Upper B-Pillar trim, Tightening and Loosening from Mount for Passat CC from 2009 and CC from 2010.

- Using the trim removal wedge (3409) remove the caps from the mirror - arrows -.






- Disconnect the connector - 1 - and remove the screws - 2 - (1.6 Nm).






- On vehicles equipped with a Panorama sunroof, remove the clamping profile - 1 - from the mounting clamps - 2 - - arrow -using the release tool (T10236) and the trim removal wedge (3409).

In total, the clamping profile is attached by 20 clips.






- Using a small screwdriver, open cover caps - 1 - and - 2 -.

- Remove bolts - 3 - and - 4 - (2 Nm).

- Carefully pull sun visor mount - 5 - out of mount.

- Pull sun visor mount - 6 - out of mount.

The sun visor is now hanging on the sun visor wiring harness.






- Grab between the headliner and roof and slightly lift sun visor connector - 1 - and push it in direction of drive over the brace - 2 -.






- Next, push the connector through the opening in the headliner and disconnect it.

Installing

When installing the sun visor, apply a felt strip (part number: 533.863.288.A) over the connector.

Before installing, center the sheet metal nuts for the inner sun visor bracket.

- Using a diagonal cutter, remove the - shaded area - from the flat wire connector - 1 - that is coming out of the opening in the roof crossmember.






To prevent a possible short circuit, be careful not to damage the connector when cutting the center vertical brace.

- Carefully pry the "vanity mirror light" out of the headliner using the trim removal wedge (VAS 3409) or a screwdriver.






- Slide the bonded connector horizontally, opposite the direction of travel, between the roof crossmember and headliner. The - shaded area - of the connector faces up.






- Reach into the "vanity mirror light" opening and carefully insert the connector opposite the drive direction.

- Install in reverse order of removal.