Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing dash panel insert -KX2-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
Vehicle diagnostic tester |
Note
All indicator lamps in the dash panel insert -KX2- are
equipped with LEDs. LEDs cannot be renewed separately if
defective. The dash panel insert must be renewed. |
The dash panel insert -KX2- must not be dismantled. |
For greater clarity, the steering wheel is not shown.
However, it is not necessary to remove the steering wheel before
removing the dash panel insert -KX2-. |
If the dash panel insert -KX2- with control unit in dash
panel insert -J285- is to be renewed, data must be read using
vehicle diagnostic tester. |
Following components are integrated in the dash panel insert
-KX2-: |
Control unit in dash panel insert -J285- |
Coolant temperature gauge -G3- |
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Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the
entire range of adjustment of the steering column for this
purpose. |
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Remove ignition key, if inserted. |
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Remove upper steering column trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. |
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Remove dash panel insert trim -1-
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
Note
The dash panel insert -KX2- is engaged in the dash panel.
Therefore, a greater force is necessary to remove it. |
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Pull out dash panel insert -KX2--2-
until it makes contact with steering wheel. |
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Disconnect electrical connector. |
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Press locking detent -1- to
disconnect connector. |
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Swing retainer in -direction of arrow-
and pull off connector. |
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Remove dash panel insert -KX2- towards front passenger side
between steering wheel and dash panel. |
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the
following: |
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - dash panel insert“ |
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1 -
Electrical connector
For dash panel insert
2 -
Dash panel insert -KX2-
With control unit in dash panel inser ...
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Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Drip tray
Removing
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
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Safety precautions when working on the cooling system
Risk of scalding by hot coolant
When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under pressure.
Danger of scalding due to steam and hot coolant.
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Always wear safety gloves.
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Always wear safety goggles.
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Detecting leaks in refrigerant circuit
Note
Different processes are described in this workshop manual
for leak detection in the refrigerant circuit. These processes
have been tested and lead to a positive result under the
different conditions of use if the application is carrie ...
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