Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing roof aerial -RX5-

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Communication / Infotainment / Aerial systems / Removing and installing roof aerial -RX5-

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-

Note

Aerial wirings are directly plugged at the base of roof aerial -RX5-.

Removing

–	Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers, and remove ignition key.

–	Remove moulded headliner and place it on head restraints → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.

Removing and installing roof aerial -RX5-

–	Release and unplug connectors -1- to aerial wires.

–	Remove bolt -3- and remove with retaining clip.

–	Remove roof aerial -RX5--2-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal. When doing this, note the following:

–	Position and press on roof aerial -RX5- until it engages.

Removing and installing roof aerial -RX5-

Specified torques

Component	Specified torque
Bolt -3- on roof aerial -RX5-	6 Nm

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