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 ...
Other materials:
Checking pressures in refrigerant circuit (using air conditioner service
station)
Note
Check the cooling performance. The air conditioning system
is operating correctly if the air emerging from the vent on the
dashboard is at a temperature of 7oC
or less.
Set the Climatronic to: “LO”.
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General information
The drive is provided by the test rig.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox, ensure that the gear
lever is in neutral for the test. For vehicles with an automatic
gearbox, ensure that the selector lever is in
»N«.
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Removing and installing side spoiler
Removing
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Hot air blower -V.A.G 1416
Note
Only the left side is shown. The right si ...
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