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Premium 8







Premium 8

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

The part number for the radio is on a label on the radio housing.

Always deactivate the electronic anti-theft protection when replacing the radio. Refer to => [ Electronic Anti-Theft
System, Deactivating ] RCD-510 Premium 8.

If the radio code is not known, it can be retrieved via the known systems. The radio serial number is needed. It is on a sticker on the side of the radio housing. The serial number is also stamped into the side of the radio itself.

The integrated CD changer has a transport lock, which must be deactivated when a new radio is installed. Likewise, the transportation safeguard must be activated, before a removed radio can be shipped. The radio must be connected to a voltage supply when doing this. Transport protection, activating/deactivating, refer to => [ Transportation Safeguard,
Activating and Deactivating ] RCD-510 Premium 8.

Removing


Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the key.

- If there is a CD still in the radio, remove it. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

- Activate the transportation safeguard. Refer to => [ Transportation Safeguard,
Activating and Deactivating ] RCD-510 Premium 8.

Only Jetta from MY 2011

- Remove the cover - 2 - from the instrument panel - 1 - using a (3409).






All Except Jetta from MY 2011

- Remove the vents from center of the instrument panel.

- Remove screws - arrows -.






- Remove the trim from center of the instrument panel.

All Vehicles

- Remove the screws - arrows - from the radio.






- Pull the radio out just far enough until the connectors on the back are accessible.

- Squeeze the connector lock in direction of the - arrows -.






- Move the locking bracket in the direction of the - arrow - and remove the connector.






- Unlock the antenna connections - arrows - and disconnect the connectors.






Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Never push directly on the display or the buttons when inserting the radio.

- Install the screws - arrows - in the radio.






- Deactivate the electronic anti-theft protection. Refer to => [ Electronic Anti-Theft
System, Deactivating ] RCD-510 Premium 8.

- Deactivate the transportation safeguard. Refer to => [ Transportation Safeguard,
Activating and Deactivating ] RCD-510 Premium 8.

- Check the coding for the radio. Code it again if necessary.

Torque specifications: 1.5 Nm