VOLKSWAGEN GOLF VARIANT 2007 (19) PDF Document

When battery -A- is disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed on page 4.

Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations on page 1!

Steps after connecting battery -A-:

Step: Switch ignition on and off again using ignition key. Performed: Yes

Step: Read fault memory. Performed: Use vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system VAS 5051B.

Step: Clock: Check time setting and reset. Performed: Yes

Step: Open all electric windows fully and close again. Performed: Yes

Step: Test function of all electrical consumers. Performed: Yes

Caution: Observe notes for battery pole terminal clamp bolt on page 1.

The specified torque for the nut (3) on the battery positive wire connection to starter -B- (2) is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the bolt (4) on the starter -B- for automatic gearbox is 75 Nm.

The specified torque for the air filter housing bolt to body is 10 Nm. The specified torque for the earth wire to automatic gearbox housing is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the nut (3) on the battery positive wire connection to starter -B- for DSG gearbox is 20 Nm.

The specified torques for the bolts (4) on the starter -B- for DSG gearbox are M12 = 75 Nm and M10 = 40 Nm.

The specified torque for the air filter housing bolt to body is 10 Nm.

The specified torque for the battery terminal clamp bolt (nut 2 or 4) is 6 Nm.

The specified torque for the bolt (7) securing the clamping plate (6) for the battery -A- is 35 Nm.

When battery -A- is disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed on page 4.

A loosely fitted battery -A- creates the following dangers:

Shortened service life due to damage from vibration (danger of explosion)

The cells in the battery -A- will be damaged if the battery -A- is not secured correctly.

Damage to battery housing due to clamping plate (possibility of acid leaking, with high consequential costs)

Poor crash safety

Carry out following procedures:

Release catch -arrow- and take cover off battery housing.

First unscrew battery earth terminal clamp -1- from battery negative terminal.

Then unscrew battery positive terminal clamp -2- from battery positive terminal.

When battery -A- is disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed on page 4.

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B-

Carry out following procedures:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

27 – Starter, current supply

Electrical components

B – Starter

Carry out following procedures:

Disconnect battery -A- on page 4 .

Loosen spring-type clip -1- using spring-type clip pliers -VAS 5024A- and remove bolt -2-.

Release hose -3- and pull it off the air filter housing.

Pull air filter housing upwards on right-hand side out of rubber mounting -arrow-.

Take air filter housing out of vehicle.

Slide protective cap in direction of -arrow- off solenoid switch.

Unscrew positive wire -1- and disconnect connector from terminal 50 -2-.

Remove noise insulation on General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 .

Remove nut -1- from lower starter bolt.

Remove wiring retainer -2-.

Remove lower bolt -arrow- from starter.

Remove nut -1- from upper starter bolt.

Remove wiring retainer -2-.

Remove upper bolt -arrow- from starter.

Remove nut of earth wire -1- and place end of earth wire -2- to one side.

Remove starter -B- from vehicle upwards.

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

Tighten threaded connections to specified torques on page 14 .

The specified torque for the nut (3) on the battery positive wire connection to starter -B- for the 1.6l petrol engine with automatic gearbox is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the bolt (4) on the starter -B- for the 1.6l petrol engine with automatic gearbox is 75 Nm.

The specified torque for the nut (6) on the starter -B- for the 1.6l petrol engine with manual gearbox is 23 Nm.

The specified torque for the bolt (4) on the starter -B- for the 1.6l petrol engine with manual gearbox is 75 Nm.

The specified torque for the nut (3) on the battery positive wire connection to starter -B- for the 1.6l petrol engine with manual gearbox is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the air filter housing bolt to body is 10 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of B+ wire on rear of alternator is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley without freewheel is 65 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley with freewheel is 80 Nm.

Caution: Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed!

Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

Release tension of poly V-belt by swivelling tensioning element in direction of -arrow- using a ring spanner.

Lock tensioning element using locking pin -T10060A- .

Remove poly V-belt.

The specified torque for the Nut of B+ wire on rear of alternator is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of wire holder on back of alternator is 3.2 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (5) securing the ancillary bracket is 40 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (8) securing the ancillary bracket is 40 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolt (1) is 23 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (2) is 23 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon flange nut (5) is 52 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolt (18) is 23 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of B+ wire on rear of alternator is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of wire holder on back of alternator is 3.2 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley without freewheel is 65 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley with freewheel is 80 Nm.

Caution: Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed!

Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

Release tension of poly V-belt by swivelling tensioning element in direction of -arrow- using an open-jaw spanner.

Lock tensioning element using locking pin -T10060A- .

Remove poly V-belt.

Caution: Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed!

Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

Release tension of poly V-belt by swivelling tensioning element in direction of -arrow- using an open-jaw spanner.

Lock tensioning element using locking pin -T10060- .

Remove poly V-belt.

The specified torque for the Nut of B+ wire on rear of alternator is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of wire holder on back of alternator is 3.2 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley without freewheel is 65 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley with freewheel is 80 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (1) is 20 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (3) is 20 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (5) is 40 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (6) is 40 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of B+ wire on rear of alternator is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of wire holder on back of alternator is 3.2 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley without freewheel is 65 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley with freewheel is 80 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (1) is 20 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (3) is 20 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (5) is 40 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (6) is 40 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of B+ wire on rear of alternator is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of wire clip on back of alternator is 3.2 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley without freewheel is 65 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley with freewheel is 80 Nm.

Caution: Before removing, mark the top side and direction of rotation of the poly V-belt. When installing, ensure correct fitting position and direction of rotation. If the belt is installed in the wrong position or against direction of rotation, the belt will be destroyed!

Mark direction of rotation of poly V-belt.

Release tension of poly V-belt by swivelling tensioning element in direction of -arrow- using an open-jaw spanner.

Lock tensioning element using locking pin -T10060- .

Remove poly V-belt.

The specified torque for the Hexagon head flange bolts (1) is 20 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon nut (5) is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the Hexagon nut (6) is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley without freewheel is 65 Nm.

The specified torque for the Poly V-belt pulley with freewheel is 80 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of B+ wire on rear of alternator is 15 Nm.

The specified torque for the Nut of wire holder on back of alternator is 3.2 Nm.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Use removal wedge -VAS 3409- to carefully prise trim out of front interior light -W1- -arrows-.

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Remove front interior light -W1- out of console in moulded headliner.

Disconnect connectors -arrows-.

Left centre reading light -W39- / right centre reading light -W40- are removed and installed in same way and description is only given for one.

Removing:

Remove front interior light -W1- on page 407 .

Turn bulb holder -arrows- of left centre reading light -W39- by 90° to the left.

Remove bulb holder together with bulb out of left centre reading light -W39- .

Carefully pull glass-base bulb out of bulb holder.

Renew glass-base bulb (12 V/5 W).

Caution:

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Removing:

Remove front interior light -W1- on page 407 .

Disconnect connector -arrow-.

Release locking lugs -arrows- and remove sunroof switch -E8- from installation frame.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

WARNING: Comply with the safety precautions when working on the airbag on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Remove door trim on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 .

Disconnect connector -arrow-.

Release locking lugs -arrows- and remove front passenger side airbag deactivation key switch -E224- .

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

The following components are integrated into the light switch -E1- :

Fog light switch -E7-

Rear fog light switch -E18-

Bulb for illumination of light switch -L9-

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Turn rotary grip of light switch -E1- to position „0“.

Push in rotary grip of light switch -E1- -arrow 1- and turn it slightly to the right -arrow 2-.

Hold rotary knob in this position and pull on rotary knob to remove light switch -E1- from dash panel -arrow 3- .

Disconnect connector -arrow-.

Installing:

Fit connector to light switch -E1- .

Hold light switch -E1- , press in rotary knob of light switch -E1- -arrow 1- and turn slightly to right -arrow 2-.

Hold rotary grip in this position and insert light switch -E1- into dash panel -arrow 3- using rotary grip.

Turn grip of light switch to position „0“, release and engage light switch -E1- .

Door lock – driver side (depending on equipment):

Driver door contact switch -F2-

Driver side central locking lock unit -F220-

Driver door central locking motor -V56-

Driver door central locking deadlock function motor -V161-

Door lock – front passenger side (depending on equipment):

Front passenger door contact switch -F3-

Front passenger side central locking lock unit -F221-

Front passenger side central locking motor -V57-

Front passenger door central locking deadlock function motor -V162-

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Remove door trim on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 .

Detach connector -1- and remove bolts -2-.

Remove inside door handle together with driver side interior locking button for central locking system -E308- out of door trim.

Release locking lugs -arrows- and remove driver side interior central locking button -E308- from installation frame.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Note: The remote release button for fuel filler flap and rear lid -E463- has an integrated button illumination bulb -L76- , which cannot be replaced separately.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Remove door trim on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 .

Disconnect connector -arrow-.

Release locking lugs -arrows- and remove remote release button for fuel filler flap and rear lid -E463- from door trim panel.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

The interior monitoring deactivation switch -E267- / deactivation button for vehicle inclination sender -E360- are combined in one unit and installed in trim of B-pillar at bottom.

The shape of the switch has been changed from model year 2007 onwards.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Use removal wedge -VAS 3409- to unclip switch -1- from trim.

Disconnect connector -arrow-.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

The following components are built into the rear interior light -W45- :

Rear interior light -W45-

Rear left reading light -W11-

Rear right reading light -W12-

Components cannot be renewed individually. Complete rear interior light -W45- must be renewed.

Renew rear interior light -W45- on page 412 .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Release locking lugs -arrows- and remove trim with lens from rear interior light -W45- .

Release locking lugs -arrows- and remove rear interior light -W45- from moulded headliner.

Disconnect connector -arrow-.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

When installing, make sure you hear the four locking lugs click into place.

The following components are built into the rear interior light -W45- :

Rear interior light -W45-

Rear left reading light -W11-

Rear right reading light -W12-

Anti-theft alarm ultrasonic sensor -G209-

Components cannot be renewed individually. Complete rear interior light -W45- must be renewed.

Anti-theft alarm ultrasonic sensor -G209- is not allowed to be moved from its preset position.

Renew rear interior light -W45- on page 414 .

The following components are built into the front interior light -W1- :

Front interior light -W1-

Left centre reading light -W39-

Right centre reading light -W40-

Sunroof switch -E8-

Components cannot be renewed individually. Complete front interior light -W1- must be renewed.

Renew front interior light -W1- on page 407 .

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

Removal wedge -VAS 3409-

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Use removal wedge -VAS 3409- to carefully prise trim out of front interior light -W1- -arrows-.

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Remove front interior light -W1- out of console in moulded headliner.

Disconnect connectors -arrows-.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

Removal wedge -VAS 3409-

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Use removal wedge -VAS 3409- to carefully prise lens out of front interior light -W1- -arrow-.

Press contact plate -1- of front interior light -W1- to side -arrow- and remove festoon bulb -2-, together with contact plate, from front interior light -W1- .

Pull contact plate -arrow- off defective festoon bulb.

Fit contact plate onto new festoon bulb (12 V/10 W).

Caution:

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Note:

The anti-theft alarm system must be deactivated when the rear interior light -W45- bulbs are replaced on page 430 (up to MY2009).

The anti-theft alarm ultrasonic sensor -G209- must not be moved from its preset position (up to MY2009).

Removing:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Pull entire trim panel -1- (with lens and reflectors) vertically downwards out of rear interior light -W45- .

Pull glass-base bulb to be removed (12 V/5 W) -1- from bulb holder.

Caution:

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

The procedure for removing and installing front passenger side illuminated vanity mirror -W14- / driver side illuminated vanity mirror -W20- is the same and is described for one only.

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

Removal wedge -VAS 3409-

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Use removal wedge -VAS 3409- to prise front passenger side illuminated vanity mirror -W14- carefully out of roof trim.

Disconnect connector -arrow-.

Renewing bulb:

Push contact plate -1- of front passenger side illuminated vanity mirror -W14- in direction of arrow and remove festoon bulb -2- from bulb holder.

Renew festoon bulb (12 V/ 5 W).

Caution:

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Garage door operating unit -E284- is installed in sun visor on driver side.

Sun visor and garage door operating unit -E284- can only be renewed together.

Removing:

Remove sun visor on driver side together with garage door operating unit -E284- -1- on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Carefully lever gear lever gaiter out of centre console -arrows-.

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Remove mounting frame together with ashtray out of centre console.

Disconnect connectors -arrows-.

Release locking lugs -arrows- and remove TCS and ESP button -E256- from installation frame.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

WARNING:

Capacitors are located in AC/DC converter with socket, 12 V – 230 V -U13- / AC/DC converter with socket, 12 V – 115 V -U27- , and these capacitors can be charged with a residual voltage.

There is a danger of an electric shock.

Under no circumstances open housing of AC/DC converter with socket, 12 V – 230 V -U13- / AC/DC converter with socket, 12 V – 115 V -U27- .

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

Removal wedge -3409-

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

The connector, wiring and 230 V socket must never be repaired.

The complete unit must be replaced if the connector, wiring and 230 V socket or the AC/DC converter are defective.

Removal:

Open folding cover -1-.

Use removal wedge -VAS 3409- to remove socket cover -2-, it is clipped in on both sides of socket.

Remove two screws -3- (1.5 Nm).

Remove inner socket unit -4-. Both side brackets -5- must be released for this.

Unclip connector -1- and pull plug connector.

Release electric socket -4- at locking lugs -arrows- and pull electric socket out.

Remove two screws -2 and 3-.

Pull out converter -1-.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence.

Tighten bolt of parking aid control unit -J446- to 1.5 Nm.

Prior to removal of the data bus diagnostic interface -J533- , always perform the procedure on page 468 to read out the codes stored in the unit.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove driver’s footwell cover on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Release and detach connector -1- from data bus diagnostic interface -J533- -2-.

Press securing pins -3- together -arrows- and push out of holes.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Remove the three nuts -arrows- and remove cover -1-.

Release and disconnect connector -1-.

Press control unit guides apart slightly on either side and pull data bus diagnostic interface -J533- upwards out of bracket.

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Tighten bolt of parking aid control unit -J446- to 1.5 Nm.

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Data bus diagnostic interface

Data bus diagnostic interface functions

Check bus activity

Up to MY2009 the following functions can be adapted:

Activating/deactivating „single door opening“

Activating/deactivating „automatic locking at speeds greater than 15 km/h“

Activating/deactivating „automatic unlocking when ignition key is removed“

Activating/deactivating „country settings for intelligent alarm horn“

Activating/deactivating „battery monitoring system (sounder)“

Activating/deactivating „convenience actuation via radio remote control unit“

Activating/deactivating „anti-theft alarm system – alarm delay when driver’s door is opened“

„Sensitivity of tilt angle sensor“

„Sensitivity of interior monitoring system“

From MY2010 the following functions can be adapted:

Adapting acoustic feedback when unlocking on page 457

Adapting acoustic feedback when locking on page 458

Adapting turn signal cycles for lane change flash on page 458

Adapting automatic unlocking on removing ignition key on page 459

Adapting automatic locking at 15 km/h on page 460

Adapting confirmation of convenience closing on page 460

Adapting coming home time on page 461

Adapting leaving home time on page 461

Adapting ATA delay on opening driver door

Adapting unlocking of individual doors on page 462

Adapting sensitivity of interior monitoring

Adapting sensitivity of inclination sensor

Deactivating factory mode on page 463

Adapting footwell light dimmer value on page 463

Adapting convenience operation via remote control on page 464

Adapting country setting for intelligent alarm horn

Adapting visual feedback when locking on page 464

Adapting remote control unit key on page 465

Up to MY2009 the onboard supply control unit -J519- has the following functions in the vehicle:

Electrical load management

Exterior light control

Turn signal control

Rear window wiper

Heated rear window

Interior light control

Ambient lighting

Terminal control

Dimmers, instrument lighting

Fuel pump presupply

Alternator stand-by

Horn

From MY2010 the onboard supply control unit -J519- has the following functions in the vehicle:

Electrical load management

Exterior light control

Turn signal control

Wipe/wash windscreen and rear window

Headlight washer system

Rain and light sensor

Heated windscreen and rear window

Interior light control

Terminal control

Dimmers of instrument lighting

Footwell lights

Fuel pump presupply

Alternator stand-by

Horn

Hazard warning light

Release control

Control of the central locking system

Actuation of the front and rear door control units

Activation of the rear lid unlocking function

Activation of the fuel filler flap unlocking function

Activation of the anti-theft alarm (ATA)

Activation of the immobiliser

Activation of the entry and start authorisation

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapt coming home time on page 461

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapt leaving home time on page 461

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapt acoustic feedback when unlocking

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapting acoustic feedback when locking

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapt turn signal cycles for lane change flash

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Automatic unlocking on removing ignition key

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapting automatic locking at 15 km/h

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapt confirmation of convenience closing

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapting footwell light dimmer value

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapt convenience operation via remote control

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Visual feedback when locking

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions

Adapt remote control key

The following components and functions can be checked by the final control diagnosis for the onboard control unit -J519- :

Left sidelight bulb -M1- / right sidelight bulb -M3- / left tail light bulb -M4- / right tail light bulb -M2-

Left headlight dipped beam bulb -M29- / right headlight dipped beam bulb -M31-

Left daytime running light bulb -L174- / right daytime running light bulb -L175-

Left headlight main beam bulb -M30- / right headlight main beam bulb -M32-

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Data bus diagnostic interface

Data bus diagnostic interface functions

Check bus activity

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Parking aid

Electrical components of parking aid

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Parking aid

Electrical components

Parking aid senders

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering functions

Adjusting volume of front parking aid warning buzzer

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering functions

Adjusting pitch of front parking aid warning buzzer

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Parking aid

Electrical components of parking aid

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering electrical components

Park assist steering button

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Parking aid

Parking aid functions

Adjusting volume of rear parking aid warning buzzer

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering functions

Adjusting pitch of rear parking aid warning buzzer

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Parking aid

Parking aid functions

Parking aid final control diagnosis

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering electrical components

Parking aid sender/park assist steering sender

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering functions

Park assist steering final control diagnosis

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On board diagnostic capable system

Reversing camera system

Reversing camera functions

Carry out reversing camera calibration

If repairs are to be made to the headlights with gas discharge bulbs, observe the following:

Notes on dangerous high voltage/currents on page 258

Notes on pressure/temperature/radiation/arcs on page 259

Assembly notes for gas discharge bulbs on page 260

Disposal regulations for gas discharge bulbs on page 260

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

Set steering wheel sender -G85- to 0 position (wheels straight ahead).

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Convenience system

Functions of convenience system central control unit

Read alarm sources of anti-theft alarm

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

01 – On Board Diagnostic capable systems

Trailer detector

Functions

Trailer detector control unit – final control diagnosis

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Trailer detector

Functions

Code trailer detector control unit

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Switch button

Garage door operating unit

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Automatic headlight range control, cornering lights

Electrical components, automatic headlight range control

Headlight range control motor

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Automatic headlight range control, cornering lights

Electrical components, automatic headlight range control

Swivel module position sensor

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Automatic headlight range control

Automatic headlight range control functions

Coding automatic headlight range control

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Running gear

Brake system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems Mark 60 / Mark 70

Anti-lock brake system ABS/EDL/TCS/ESP Mark 60

Functions

Basic setting of steering angle sender -G85-

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Immobiliser

immobiliser 4A download

Functions

New identity

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

immobiliser 4C download

Functions

New identity

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

immobiliser 4A download

Functions

Online system test

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

immobiliser 4C download

Functions

Online system test

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Steering wheel electronics

Steering wheel electronics functions

Coding steering wheel electronics control unit

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Steering wheel electronics

Steering wheel electronics functions

Steering wheel electronics final control diagnosis

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Running gear

Brake system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems Mark 60 / Mark 70

Anti-lock brake system ABS/EDL/TCS/ESP Mark 60

Functions

Basic setting of steering angle sender -G85-

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Parking aid

Parking aid functions

Adjusting volume of rear parking aid warning buzzer

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering functions

Adjusting pitch of rear parking aid warning buzzer

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Disconnect connector -1-.

Loosen expansion rivet -arrows- and remove rear parking aid warning buzzer -H15- from bracket.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove right luggage compartment side trim panel on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 .

Disconnect connector -2-.

Remove spreader rivet -arrows- and remove rear parking aid warning buzzer -H15- -1-.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Note: Coding, basic setting and adaptation are not necessary if the rear parking aid warning buzzer -H15- is renewed.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove trim in driver’s footwell on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Release both spreader rivets -arrows-.

Detach connector -1- and remove front parking aid warning buzzer -H22- -2- from vehicle.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Note: Coding, basic setting and adaption are not necessary if the front parking aid warning buzzer -H22- is renewed.

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering functions

Adjusting volume of front parking aid warning buzzer

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering functions

Adjusting pitch of front parking aid warning buzzer

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Parking aid

Parking aid functions

Parking aid final control diagnosis

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Parking aid

Electrical components of parking aid

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering electrical components

Park assist steering button

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

General body repairs

Park assist steering

Park assist steering functions

Park assist steering final control diagnosis

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove trim of rear lid on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 .

Open wire bracket from wiring harness of reversing camera – R189- in connector area and remove both wires.

Disconnect connectors -1- and -2-.

Remove both nuts -arrows-.

Detach connector -4-.

Remove the handle button with reversing camera -R189- -3- from rear lid.

Remove reversing camera -R189- from handle button on page 375 .

Installing:

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

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 373 .

Secure wiring of reversing camera -R189- with wiring retainer to avoid rattling.

After installation, clean reversing camera -R189- lens with a lint-free cloth.

Recalibrate system on page 375 .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Remove trailer socket -U10- from retaining plate.

Push connectors -2- in -direction of arrow- out of trailer socket -U10- -1-.

Unlock securing tabs -arrows- and then unlock retaining clips -1- and -3- to -5-.

Remove holding cage from connectors -2-.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Note: Be especially careful that seals -1- and -3- are not damaged.

Push connectors -4- in until they can be heard to engage in holding cage -2-.

Pin assignment of trailer socket -U10-:

Terminal LTS (left turn signal)

Terminal NSL (rear fog lamp)

Terminal 31

Terminal RTS (right turn signal)

Terminal 58R (right tail light)

Terminal 54 (brake light)

Klemme 58L (left tail light)

Terminal RF (reversing light)

Terminal 15

Reserved for terminal 30

Reserved for terminal 31

Not assigned

Terminal 31

1 – Emissions warning lamp -K83-

2 – Fault warning lamp for electric accelerator mechanism -K132- (Only vehicles with petrol engine)

3 – immobiliser warning lamp -K115-

4 – Warning lamp for alternator -K2-

5 – Bulb failure warning lamp -K170-

6 – Warning lamp for rear fog light -K13-

7 – Coolant shortage warning lamp -K36-

8 – Brake pad warning lamp -K32-

9 – Washer fluid level warning lamp -K37-

10 – Reserve fuel warning lamp -K16-

11 – Airbag warning lamp -K75-

12 – Seat belt warning system warning lamp -K19-

13 – ABS warning lamp -K47-

14 – ESP and TCS warning lamp -K155-

15 – Brake system warning lamp -K118-

16 – Cruise control system warning lamp -K31-

17 – Warning lamp for daytime running lights -K205-

18 – Tyre pressure monitor warning lamp -K220-

19 – Water in fuel

20 – Rear seat backrest lock warning lamp -K193-

21 – Selector lever lock warning lamp -K169- (only on vehicles with automatic gearbox)

22 – Oil level warning lamp -K38-

23 – Bonnet open warning lamp -K171-

24 – Door open warning lamp -K166-

25 – Oil pressure warning lamp -K3-

26 – Main beam warning lamp -K1-

27 – Steering wheel heating

28 – Warning lamp for trailer operation -K18-

29 – Glow period warning lamp -K29- (Only vehicles with diesel engine)

30 – Fuel tank flap lock warning lamp -K201-

31 – Warning lamp for diesel particle filter -K231-

32 – Electromechanical power steering warning lamp -K161-

33 – Coolant shortage warning lamp -K36-

34 – Warning lamp for alternator -K2-

1 – Glow period warning lamp -K29- (Only vehicles with diesel engine)

2 – Fault warning lamp for electric accelerator mechanism -K132- (Only vehicles with petrol engine)

3 – Warning lamp for diesel particle filter -K231-

4 – Oil pressure warning lamp -K3-

5 – Bulb failure warning lamp -K170-

6 – Warning lamp for rear fog light -K13-

7 – Washer fluid level warning lamp -K37-

8 – Main beam warning lamp -K1-

9 – Seat belt warning system warning lamp -K19-

10 – ABS warning lamp -K47-

11 – ESP and TCS warning lamp -K155-

12 – Brake system warning lamp -K118-

13 – Warning lamp for cruise control system -K31-

14 – Tyre pressure monitor warning lamp -K220-

15 – Brake pad warning lamp -K32-

16 – „Operate foot brake“ warning lamp (Only vehicles with dual clutch gearbox (DSG))

17 – Reserve fuel warning lamp -K16-

18 – Door open warning lamp -K166-

19 – Rear lid open warning lamp -K127-

20 – Airbag warning lamp -K75-

21 – Emissions warning lamp -K83-

22 – Electromechanical power steering warning lamp -K161-

23 – Coolant shortage warning lamp -K36-

24 – Warning lamp for alternator -K2-

25 – Not assigned

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

On vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions – onboard supply control unit

Coding wiper electronics control unit / deactivating APP function

Procedure:

Deactivate APP function on page 181 .

Allow wiper to move to park position and then switch ignition off.

Disconnect battery -A- on page 4 .

Note: Before the wiper frame with linkage and wiper motor can be removed, first remove the wiper arms, the plenum chamber cover and the air duct trim.

Install wiper frame in reverse order of removal. Note when installing that securing pin -2- of wiper frame must be inserted in grommet -1- in plenum chamber bulkhead.

Tighten threaded connections to specified torques on page 183 .

Fit connector to wiper motor -V- connection and lock in position.

Install air cowling and plenum chamber cover in reverse order of removal.

Install the plenum chamber cover on General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 64 .

Connect battery -A- on page 4 .

Install wiper arms on page 188 .

Removing:

Removing wiper arms on page 185

Installing:

Note: Nuts of wiper arms are not tightened to specified torque until after wiper blade park position has been adjusted.

Deactivate APP function on page 181 .

To move wiper motor -V- to park position, switch wipers on and off with ignition on.

Insert wiper arms in approximate park position onto wiper arm shafts and tighten nuts -arrows- by hand.

Adjust windscreen wiper blade park position on page 188 .

Install the cover and the trim.

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Note: On RHD vehicles, the wiper blades are a mirror image of those on LHD vehicles.

Procedure:

Deactivate APP function on page 181 .

Allow wiper to move to park position and then switch ignition off.

Now adjust windscreen wiper blade park position.

Driver side:

Distance -A- between end of wiper blade and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 10 mm.

If necessary, adjust wiper blade park position by moving wiper arm.

Removing wiper arms on page 185

Tighten threaded connection to specified torque on page 183 .

Front passenger side:

Distance -B- between end of wiper blade and upper edge of plenum chamber cover must be 10 mm.

If necessary, adjust wiper blade park position by moving wiper arm.

Removing wiper arms on page 185

Tighten threaded connection to specified torque on page 183 .

Note:

Driver and front passenger wiper blades must not be interchanged during installation.

Joint-free wiper blades are very flexible. To lift the wiper blades off the windscreen, touch them only in the area in which the wiper blades are attached to the wipers.

To remove the wiper blades, the wiper arms should be placed in the „service/winter position“. The „service/winter position“ is activated within 10 seconds after ignition is switched off by pressing the windscreen wiper lever in position „tip wipe“.

Removing:

Place wiper arms in „service/winter position“ by pressing windscreen wiper lever to „flick wipe“ position 10 seconds after ignition has been switched off.

Lift up wiper arm.

Turn wiper blade -1- on wiper arm onto stop -arrow A-.

Pull wiper blade -1- off axis of wiper arm -arrow B-.

Installing:

Slide wiper blade onto axis of wiper arm.

Turn wiper blade on axis of wiper arm onto stop.

Carefully fold wiper arm back down onto windscreen.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove interior mirror on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Disconnect connector -A- from rain and light sensor -G397- -1-.

Using a suitable plain slot screwdriver, lever rain and light sensor -G397- -1- on recess -3- out of retaining plate -2-.

Note: On removal, take care to prise out the entire rain and light sensor -G397- and not just the upper shell of the rain and light sensor -G397- .

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Thoroughly clean the windscreen inside the retaining plate with isopropanol (isopropyl alcohol) on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Remove protective cap on new rain and light detector sensor -G397- .

Note:

The surface (contact pad) of the rain and light sensor -G397- must not be soiled on installation.

If the surface (coupling pad) of the rain and light sensor -G397- is soiled, it may be possible to clean it by „bonding on“ and then „pulling off“ one or more adhesive strips.

Seat the rain and light sensor -G397- -1- in the retaining plate -2- on the windscreen and press it on until secure.

Note: About 10 minutes after installation, there must not be any air bubbles between the front windscreen and the contact pad of the rain and light sensor -G397- .

Reconnect the connector -A- and secure the rain and light sensor -G397- -1- by installing the cable cover.

Install interior mirror on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Code the rain and light sensor -G397- on page 192 .

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Onboard supply control unit

Functions – onboard supply control unit

Coding rain/light sensor

Additional information: ⇒ Operating instructions

1 – Y-piece: Distribution of washer fluid line to windscreen washer system spray jets

2 – Right washer jet for windscreen washer system: Removing and installing on page 199, Adjusting on page 199

3 – Left washer jet windscreen washer system: Removing and installing on page 199, Adjusting on page 199

4 – Angled piece: Connection to left windscreen washer system spray jet, Overview of hose couplings for washer fluid lines on page 212

5 – Hose: Hose repair on page 213

6 – Angled piece: Connection to right windscreen washer system spray jet, Overview of hose couplings for washer fluid lines on page 213

7 – Reservoir filler neck for windscreen and headlight washer system: Removing and installing on page 195

8 – Windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59-: Removing and installing on page 197

9 – Windscreen washer and headlight washer system reservoir: Removing and installing on page 196

Windscreen washer fluid level sender -G33-: Removing and installing on page 198

Washer fluid reservoir has 3 parts. The individual parts are combined together as a unit. In order to ensure the parts are placed together correctly, check when assembling that the guides of the individual parts engage in each other.

1 – Removing and installing filler neck for washer fluid reservoir on page 195 .

2 – Connecting pipe between filler neck and reservoir. Connecting pipe is removed together with washer fluid reservoir on page 196

3 – Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir on page 196

Removing:

Pull connecting pipe -1- off filler neck -3- on washer fluid reservoir.

Remove bolt -2-.

Unclip hose retainer from filler neck -3- and remove from vehicle.

Installing:

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

The protrusion on the underside of the filler neck should be inserted in the hole -arrow-.

Connecting pipe -1- and filler neck -2- should be pressed together so that the guides -arrows- engage in each other.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove filler neck for washer fluid reservoir on page 195 .

Remove front bumper cover on General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 .

Note: The connections to the windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59- and hose lines are colour-coded in order to prevent the washer fluid lines being incorrectly connected to the windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59- . The hose fittings must be connected to the correct colour-coded pump connections during installation.

To release, turn securing clips at hose connections -3- and -5- and pull these off windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59- -4-.

Drain any escaping fluid in a suitable container.

Disconnect connector -6- for windscreen washer fluid level sender -G33- -7-.

Pull windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59- -4- upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector -2-.

Pull headlight washer pump -V11- -9- upwards out of reservoir and disconnect connector -10-.

Unscrew bolts -arrows- from reservoir and remove reservoir from vehicle.

Installing:

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

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 194 .

On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system on page 210 .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove front bumper cover on General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 .

Note: The connections to the windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59- and hose lines are colour-coded in order to prevent the washer fluid lines being incorrectly connected to the windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59- . The hose fittings must be connected to the correct colour-coded pump connections during installation.

To release, turn securing clips at hose connections -3- and -5- and pull these off windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59- -4-.

Drain any escaping fluid in a suitable container.

Pull windscreen and rear window washer pump -V59- -4- upwards out of reservoir.

Disconnect connector -2-.

Installing:

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

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 194 .

On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system on page 210 .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove front bumper cover on General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 .

Disconnect connector -1- on windscreen washer fluid level sender -G33- -2-.

Pull windscreen washer fluid level sender -G33- -2- out of its rubber seal.

Drain any escaping fluid in a suitable container.

Installing:

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

On completion of installation work, bleed headlight washer system on page 210 .

Removing:

Push spray jet upwards -arrow A- and pull it out of bonnet from rear -arrow B-.

Pull hose -1- off spray jet and disconnect connector -2-.

Installing:

Fit connector -2- and hose -1- on spray jet.

Push spray jet in installation hole until it is heard to lock in place.

Adjust spray jets on page 199 .

1 – Cover cap

2 – Nut: 12 Nm

3 – Wiper arm: Removing and installing on page 200, Adjusting park position on page 202

4 – Seal

5 – Spray jet: Renewing on page 206, Adjusting on page 206

6 – Seal

7 – Rear window wiper motor -V12-: Removing and installing on page 201

8 – Nut: 8 Nm

9 – Rubber ring

10 – Spacer

11 – Wiper blade: Removing and installing aerodynamic wipers on page 203

Removing:

To place wiper motor in its park position, switch rear window wiper on and off with ignition on.

Lift up and unclip cap -1- of rear window wiper.

Loosen hexagon nut -arrow- without removing it completely.

Note: Aerodynamic wipers are very flexible. To lift the wiper blade off the rear window, grasp it only in the area in which the wiper blade is attached to the wiper.

Lift up wiper arm and free off from taper by rocking from side to side.

Unscrew nut -arrow- and remove from wiper arm.

Installing:

With ignition switched on, switch rear window wiper on and off to run rear window wiper motor -V12- to its rest position.

Fit wiper arm in approximate park position on wiper arm shaft and tighten nut -arrow- by hand.

Adjust rear window wiper park position on page 202 .

Caution:

When battery -A- is disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed on page 4 .

Removing:

Remove wiper arm before removing rear window wiper motor – V12- on page 200 .

Disconnect battery -A- on page 4 .

Removing lower trim of rear lid on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 .

Release and disconnect connector -3-.

Release hose connection -2- by pulling securing ring upwards and pull hose off connection on rear window wiper motor -V12- -1-.

Unscrew hexagon nuts -arrows-.

Carefully pull rear window wiper motor -V12- off rear lid.

Installing:

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

Before installing rear window wiper motor -V12- , moisten inner side of seal in rear window with a rubber and plastic compatible lubricant (polyethylene glycol).

Check seal is seated correctly in opening of rear window.

Mark -1- on seal must align with mark -2- on rear window.

Connect battery -A- on page 4 .

Tighten threaded connections to specified torques on page 200 .

Procedure:

Distance -a- between wiper rubber and lower edge of window must be 23 mm.

If necessary, adjust rear window wiper park position by moving wiper arm on shaft.

Removing wiper arm on page 200

Tighten threaded connections to specified torques on page 200 .

Note: Joint-free wiper blades are very flexible. To lift the wiper blade off the rear window, grasp it only in the area in which the wiper blade is attached to the wiper.

Removing:

Pull wiper arm -2- away from windscreen.

Pull wiper blade mounting -1- out of wiper arm -2- -arrow-.

Remove wiper blade fitting -1- from wiper arm shaft -2-.

Installing:

Fit the wiper blade fitting -1- onto the shaft -2- of the wiper arm -3-.

Push on the wiper blade fitting until it engages in the wiper arm.

Carefully fold wiper arm back down onto rear window.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Allow wiper to come to park position.

Lift up cover cap of rear window wiper arm.

Pull spray jet out of wiper arm shaft using suitable pliers -arrow-.

Installing:

Push spray jet onto stop in wiper arm shaft with spray jet opening facing upwards.

Adjust spray jet on page 206 .

Note: If impurities in the spray jet cause an uneven spray field, remove the spray jet and flush through with water against the spraying direction. Purging with compressed air against the spraying direction is then permitted. Do not use objects to clean the spray jets! on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work

To guarantee sound functioning of pop-up cylinders and spray jets, the headlight washer system must be bled following assembly work or when operated for the first time.

WARNING: Apply handbrake and make sure that gearshift is set to „P“.

Procedure:

Fill washer fluid reservoir.

Start the engine.

Switch headlights to „ON“.

Operate headlight washer system several times (3-5 times, 3 seconds each time).

Repeat this bleeding procedure until the pop-up cylinders and spray jets are functioning soundly.

If one or more headlight retaining tabs are damaged or broken off, they can be replaced by installing the repair kit. There is no need to renew the entire headlight.

Note:

Check that there is no further damage to the headlight that would make installation of the repair kit unnecessary.

Two different repair kits are available for the left and right headlights on ETKA (electronic parts catalogue) .

Each repair kit includes the outer, the centre and the inner headlight retaining tab and the associated bolts/screws.

The following illustrations show the repair of the retaining tabs on the right headlight. Repairs on the right headlight are carried out in the same way.

Repairing outer retaining tab on page 231 .

Repairing outer retaining tab on page 232 .

Repairing inner retaining tab on page 232 .

1.6.1 Repairing upper retaining tab:

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Procedure:

Remove headlight on page 215 .

Remove existing headlight retaining tab -1- completely from headlight.

Form-fit the new retaining tab -2- on the base of the retaining tab on the headlight -4- and tighten the screw -3-.

Note: The panel nut -1- is already pre-assembled on the new retaining tab -2-.

Install headlight on page 215 .

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

1.6.2 Repairing outer retaining tab:

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Procedure:

Remove headlight on page 215 .

Remove existing headlight retaining tab -arrow- completely from headlight.

Form-fit the new retaining tab -3- on the base of the retaining tab on the headlight -1- and tighten the screw -2-.

Note: The adjustment bush -4- is already pre-assembled on the new retaining tab -3-.

Install headlight on page 215 .

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

1.6.3 Repairing lower retaining tab:

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Procedure:

Remove headlight on page 215 .

Remove existing headlight retaining tab -1-.

Form-fit new retaining tab -3- on base of retaining tab at headlight and tighten bolt -2- to 1.0 Nm.

Install headlight on page 215 .

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note:

To avoid dazzling oncoming traffic with asymmetrical lights, both headlights should be converted to the direction of traffic (driving on the left or right) relevant to the country in which the vehicle is being driven.

The corresponding headlight conversion set consists of two sections of film.

Conversion of the headlights is not designed as a permanent conversion for other countries. It is only suitable as a „tourist solution“ for a short stay abroad.

Both headlights of a vehicle must always be converted.

The details „right“ and „left“ on the masking film always relate to the direction of travel when looking forwards from inside the vehicle.

1.7.1 Converting headlights designed for driving on the right to driving on the left:

Clean headlight lens before converting.

Turn light switch to position „0“.

Clean headlight lens.

Left headlight:

Remove protective film on back of assembly film -D- in area -C- only.

Align positioning film -D- with the bottom edge to line -B- on the lens of the headlight.

Align positioning film -D- at the same time with its radius to line -A- on the lens of the headlight.

Push down in area -C- on the headlight lens.

Carefully pull application film -D- off the lens of the headlight again.

The masking film -C- remains on the headlight lens.

Right headlight:

Remove protective film on back of assembly film -D- in area -C- only.

Align positioning film -D- with the bottom edge to line -B- on the lens of the headlight.

Align positioning film -D- at the same time with its radius to line -A- on the lens of the headlight.

Push down in area -C- on the headlight lens.

Carefully pull application film -D- off the lens of the headlight again.

The masking film -C- remains on the headlight lens.

Note:

Remove any remaining adhesive using alcohol-based or alcohol and water-based cleaning fluid. For example, a cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol.

Customers should be informed of how to remove residual adhesive after detaching the masking section.

1.7.2 Converting headlights designed for driving on the left to driving on the right:

Clean headlight lens before converting.

Pull off adhesive film from headlight lens and remove residual adhesive from headlight lens.

Turn light switch to position „0“.

Clean headlight lens.

Left headlight:

Remove protective film on back of assembly film -D- in area -C- only.

Align positioning film -D- with the bottom edge to line -B- on the lens of the headlight.

Align assembly film -D- simultaneously with line -B- on line of headlight lens.

Push down in area -C- on headlight lens.

Carefully pull assembly film -D- off headlight lens again.

The masking film -C- remains on the headlight lens.

Right headlight:

Remove protective film on back of assembly film -D- in area -C- only.

Align positioning film -D- with the bottom edge to line -B- on the lens of the headlight.

Align positioning film -D- at the same time with its radius to line -A- on the lens of the headlight.

Push down in area -C- on the headlight lens.

Carefully pull application film -D- off the lens of the headlight again.

The masking film -C- remains on the headlight lens.

Note:

Remove any remaining adhesive using alcohol-based or alcohol and water-based cleaning fluid. For example, a cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol.

Customers should be informed of how to remove residual adhesive after detaching the masking section.

Adjust headlight with halogen bulbs on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note: The diagrams show renewal of the left headlight dipped beam bulb -M29- for the left headlight.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Turn cover cap -1- in -direction of arrow- and remove.

Turn bulb holder with dipped beam headlight bulb -M29- -1- in -direction of arrow- and remove from headlight.

Pull left headlight dipped beam bulb -M29- -2- in -direction of arrow- out of bulb holder -1-.

Bulb: H7 12 V/55 W

Installing:

Caution:

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

When installing cover cap, ensure that it seats properly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note: The diagrams show renewal of the left headlight main beam bulb -M30- for the left headlight.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove cover cap -1-.

Disconnect connector -2-.

Push retaining clip -2- in -direction of arrow- under locking lugs -1- and lift up retaining clip -2-.

Take left headlight main beam bulb -M30- -1- out of headlight.

Installing:

Caution:

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

When installing cover cap, ensure that it seats properly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Place left headlight main beam bulb -M30- -1- in recesses -arrows- of headlight.

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note: The diagrams show renewal of the left side light bulb -M1- for the left headlight.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove cover cap -1-.

Taking connected wiring length into consideration, pull bulb holder -1- together with left side light bulb -M1- backwards out of reflector.

Pull left side light bulb -M1- -2- in -direction of arrow- out of bulb holder -1-.

Bulb: wedge-base bulb 12 V/5 W

Installing:

Caution:

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

When installing cover cap, ensure that it seats properly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note: The illustrations show the renewal of the front left turn signal bulb -M5- for the left headlight.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove cover cap -1-.

Turn bulb holder -1- in direction of -arrow- and pull left front turn signal bulb -M5- backwards out of reflector (be careful not to stretch wiring).

Push front left turn signal bulb -M5- -2- down in bulb holder -1- and turn front left turn signal bulb -M5- -2- in -direction of arrow-.

Pull front left turn signal bulb -M5- -2- out of bulb holder -1-.

Bulb: 12 V/24 W

Installing:

Caution:

When installing cover cap, ensure that it seats properly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting bulb. Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove headlight on page 215 .

Turn cap -1- in -direction of arrow- and remove.

Fit a socket on the plastic hexagon on the back of the headlight housing.

Press and turn the plastic hexagon out of the headlight housing to break open the assembly opening.

Note: The broken open sealing piece must not remain in the headlight. Remove it from the headlight housing.

Unscrew bolts -2- and -3- from right headlight range control motor -V49- -1-.

Lift dipped beam reflector -2- in headlight slightly and turn the right headlight range control motor -V49- -1- in -direction of arrow- on to stop.

Lift dipped beam reflector in headlight slightly and turn the ball head of the right headlight range control motor -V49- -1- so that it can be slid out of the ball head mounting -2- in -direction of arrow-.

Take the right headlight range control motor -V49- out of the headlight as far as the connected wiring allows.

Disconnect connector -1- and remove right headlight range control motor -V49- -2-.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Reconnect connector -1- on right headlight range control motor -V49- -2-.

Insert right headlight range control motor -V49- -1- in headlight in position as shown in illustration.

Lift dipped beam reflector in headlight slightly and turn the ball head of the right headlight range control motor -V49- -2- so that it can be pushed into the ball head mounting -3- in -direction of arrow-.

Insert both bolts into the right headlight range control motor – V49- and tighten, and install the cover cap.

Caution: When installing cover cap, ensure cap is seated correctly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Seal the broken-open assembly openings -1- using a separately ordered sealing plug on ETKA (electronic parts catalogue) .

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note:

If control motors are removed and reinstalled or renewed, the headlight adjustment must be checked and the headlights adjusted on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Description of work .

The illustrations show the renewal of the left headlight range control motor -V48- on the right headlight.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove headlight on page 215 .

Turn cover cap -1- in -direction of arrow- and remove.

Pull off connector -2-.

Turn right headlight range control motor -V49- -1- in direction of -arrow A- and pull it out slightly from its mounting -2-.

Move right headlight range control motor -V49- -1- so that ball head -3- of right headlight range control motor -V49- can be pulled in direction of -arrow B- out of ball head mounting -4-.

Take right headlight range control motor -V49- out of headlight housing.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Carefully insert ball head -1- of hand headlight range control motor -V49- in ball head mounting -arrow-.

Caution: When installing cover cap, ensure cap is seated correctly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note:

If control motors are removed and reinstalled or renewed, the headlight adjustment must be checked and the headlights adjusted on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Description of work .

The illustrations show the renewal of the left headlight range control motor -V48- for the left headlight.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove headlight on page 215 .

Turn cover cap -1- in -direction of arrow- and remove.

Pull off connector -1-.

Turn left headlight range control motor -V48- -1- in direction of -arrow- to stop and pull it slightly backwards out of mounting -2-.

Tilt left headlight range control motor -V48- -1- so that ball head -3- can be swivelled downwards out of the head mounting -2-.

Take left headlight range control motor -V48- out of headlight housing.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Carefully insert ball head -1- of hand headlight range control motor -V48- in ball head mounting -arrow-.

Caution: When installing cover cap, ensure cap is seated correctly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note: The headlight conversion set comprises two pieces of film.

Please note the different part numbers for the headlight conversion sets from right to left-hand traffic and from left to right hand traffic.

Clean headlight lens before converting.

After pulling off adhesive film from headlight lens, remove residual adhesive from headlight lens.

Procedure:

Turn light switch to position „0“.

Clean headlight lens.

Left headlight:

Remove protective film on back of assembly film -D- in area -C- only.

Align positioning film -D- with the bottom edge to line -B- on the lens of the headlight.

Align positioning film -D- at the same time with its radius to line -A- on the lens of the headlight.

Push down in area -C- on the headlight lens.

Carefully pull assembly film -D- off headlight lens again.

Masking film -C- remains on headlight lens.

Right headlight:

Remove protective film on back of assembly film -D- in area -C- only.

Align positioning film -D- with the bottom edge to line -B- on the lens of the headlight.

Align positioning film -D- at the same time with its radius to line -A- on the lens of the headlight.

Push down in area -C- on the headlight lens.

Carefully pull application film -D- off the lens of the headlight again.

The masking film -C- remains on the headlight lens.

Note:

Remove any remaining adhesive using alcohol-based or alcohol and water-based cleaning fluid. For example, a cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol.

Customers should be informed of how to remove residual adhesive after detaching the masking section.

Note: The headlight conversion set comprises two pieces of film.

Please note the different part numbers for the headlight conversion sets from right to left-hand traffic and from left to right hand traffic.

Clean headlight lens before converting.

After pulling off adhesive film from headlight lens, remove residual adhesive from headlight lens.

Procedure:

Turn light switch to position „0“.

Clean headlight lens.

Left headlight:

Remove protective film on back of assembly film -D- in area -C- only.

Align top and bottom of assembly film -D- with upper and lower edge -A- of headlight lens.

Align assembly film -D- simultaneously with line -B- on line of headlight lens.

Push down in area -C- on headlight lens.

Carefully pull assembly film -D- off headlight lens again.

Masking film -C- remains on headlight lens.

Right headlight:

Remove protective film on back of assembly film -D- in area -C- only.

Align top and bottom of assembly film -D- with upper and lower edge -A- of headlight lens.

Align assembly film -D- simultaneously with line -B- on line of headlight lens.

Push down in area -C- on headlight lens.

Carefully pull application film -D- off the lens of the headlight again.

The masking film -C- remains on the headlight lens.

Note:

Remove any remaining adhesive using alcohol-based or alcohol and water-based cleaning fluid. For example, a cloth soaked with isopropyl alcohol.

Customers should be informed of how to remove residual adhesive after detaching the masking section.

Adjusting headlights with gas discharge bulb on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note: The diagrams show renewal of left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- for the left headlight. Right gas discharge bulb -L14- in right headlight is renewed in same way.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Observe safety notes for gas discharge bulbs on page 258 .

Removing:

Remove headlight on page 262 .

Turn cover cap -1- in -direction of arrow- and remove.

Pull off connector -1-.

Note: The connector is ejected automatically when the gas discharge bulb starter unit -N195- is removed.

Turn gas discharge light starter unit -N195- -1- in direction of lettering „OPEN“ and pull gas discharge light starter unit – N195- off headlight.

WARNING:

In the bulb glass of the left gas discharge bulb -L13- , pressures can range from between 7 bar (cold) and 100 bar (hot). Temperatures can reach up to 700 degrees Celsius on the glass bulb.

Should the glass envelope explode, there is a risk of injury from burning.

Always wear safety goggles and gloves when removing and installing left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- .

Turn bulb retainer -1- in direction of -arrow- and remove bulb retainer.

Carefully pull left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- -1- out of mounting.

Installing:

Caution:

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting right gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- . Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

Ensure glass envelope of left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- is not stressed mechanically. The glass envelope is extremely sensitive and is also under a high internal pressure.

Avoid looking directly into the collimated beam as the UV radiation from the left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- is about 2.5 times higher than from normal halogen bulbs.

When installing cover cap, ensure that it seats properly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

If a headlight with automatic range control is removed, the basic setting of the headlights is always to be checked after installation on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note: The following diagrams show renewal of the left headlight main beam bulb -M30- for the left headlight.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove cover cap -1-.

Turn bulb holder -1- in direction of -arrow- and pull left headlight main beam bulb -M30- -1- out of headlight.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Removing:

Remove cover cap -1-.

Pull off connector -1-.

Turn bulb retainer -1- in direction of -arrow- and remove bulb retainer.

Carefully pull left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- -1- out of mounting.

Installing:

Caution:

Do not touch glass envelope when fitting right gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- . Fingers leave traces of grease on the glass envelope, which evaporate when the bulb is switched on and cause the glass envelope to cloud over.

Ensure glass envelope of left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- is not stressed mechanically. The glass envelope is extremely sensitive and is also under a high internal pressure.

Avoid looking directly into the collimated beam as the UV radiation from the left gas discharge (xenon) bulb -L13- is about 2.5 times higher than from normal halogen bulbs.

When installing cover cap, ensure that it seats properly. The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

If a headlight with automatic range control is removed, the basic setting of the headlights is always to be checked after installation on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove cover cap -1-.

Turn bulb holder -1- in direction of -arrow- and pull left front turn signal bulb -M5- backwards out of reflector (be careful not to stretch wiring).

Push front left turn signal bulb -M5- -2- down in bulb holder -1- and turn front left turn signal bulb -M5- -2- in -direction of arrow-.

Pull front left turn signal bulb -M5- -2- out of bulb holder -1-.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Removing:

Remove headlight on page 262 .

Unscrew bolts -arrows- of left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343- -1-.

Note: For removal of the left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343- , there is no need to remove any connectors. The connector is fixed on the headlight and is automatically separated when the left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343- is removed.

Remove left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343- -1- from headlight.

Installing:

Caution:

Ensure that the seal is seated correctly when installing the left gas discharge bulb control unit -J343- . The ingress of water will lead to permanent damage to the headlight.

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 261 .

Check headlight functions.

Carry out headlight basic setting on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Procedure:

Remove side cover -1- of dash panel by inserting removal wedge -VAS 3409- or a suitable screwdriver in recess -2- and levering off side cover -1- in -direction of -arrow-.

Release retaining clip -1- in direction -arrow- and pull connector -2- off control unit for headlight range control -J431- .

Unscrew bolt -arrow- and take control unit for headlight range control -J431- -1- off bracket -2-.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Place control unit for headlight range control -J431- -3- with locking lug -2- in bracket -1-.

Lock the connector -1- by pressing retaining clip -2- in direction of -arrow-.

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 261 .

After installing a new headlight range control control unit -J431- , the control unit must be coded on page 274 .

Check headlight functions.

Check headlight settings and adjust headlights if necessary on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Automatic headlight range control, cornering lights

Automatic headlight range control functions

Coding automatic headlight range control

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Automatic headlight range control, cornering lights

Electrical components, automatic headlight range control

Power output module for headlight

Note:

Before working on headlight with gas discharge lights and cornering lights, always switch off the headlights and remove the ignition key.

When dealing with complaints, it is absolutely essential that the function and operation of the lighting system are first understood.

Additional information: ⇒ Operating instructions, ⇒ Self-study programme No. 335 ; The Cornering Light System, ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

Observe safety notes for gas discharge bulbs on page 258 .

The cornering light has the following features:

Swivelling main and dipped beams (dynamic cornering lights): at vehicle speeds in excess of 10 km/h and steering turned.

Cornering light bulb (static cornering light): when turning into tight bends (bend radius smaller than 500 m) or when turning a corner at vehicle speeds of less than 50 km/h

Repair of headlight retaining tabs on headlights with gas discharge bulbs and cornering light in same way as for headlights with halogen bulbs. Repairing headlight securing tabs on page 231 .

Adjusting headlights with gas discharge bulbs and cornering lights on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove bolt -2-.

Unclip cover cap -2- from retainers.

Remove bolts -arrows-.

Pull fog light housing out of bumper and disconnect connector -arrow-.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 297 .

Check function of headlight.

Check fog light settings and adjust on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note: The illustrations show removal and installation for the left fog light.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Unclip cover cap -1- from retainers.

Unscrew bolt -arrow-.

Swing fog light housing out of bumper cover taking connected wiring length into consideration.

Release and disconnect connector -arrow- and remove fog light housing.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 298 .

Check function of headlight.

Check fog light settings and adjust on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Note: The illustration shows removal and installation on left fog light.

Removing:

Remove fog light on page 298 .

Turn bulb holder with bulb -1- in direction of -arrow- and remove from fog light.

The bulb is permanently attached to the bulb holder and cannot be renewed separately.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Check function of headlight.

Check fog light settings and adjust on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work .

Adjusting fog light on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove driver side turn signal repeater bulb in exterior mirror -L131- / passenger side turn signal repeater bulb in exterior mirror -L132- on General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 .

Installing:

Install driver side turn signal repeater bulb in exterior mirror -L131- / passenger side turn signal repeater bulb in exterior mirror -L132- on General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Fold exterior mirror -1- forwards in -direction of arrow-.

Remove bolt -1-.

Unclip driver side entry light in exterior mirror -W52- from exterior mirror in -direction of arrow- and pull it out as far as the wiring allows.

Renewing bulb:

Pull bulb holder -2- in -direction of arrow- out of housing -1- of driver side entry light in exterior mirror -W52- .

Pull push-fit bulb -1- in -direction of arrow- out of bulb holder -2-.

Push-fit bulb: 12 V/6 W

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Following installation, check operation of exterior mirrors.

Removing:

Remove noise insulation on General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 .

Release side marker light -1- by pushing locking lug in -direction of arrow-.

Pull bulb holder -2- out of side marker light.

Pull front left side marker bulb -M33- -1- in direction of arrow out of bulb holder -2-.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Following installation, carry out functional check.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Push side panel trim to the side.

Pull off connector -1-.

Unscrew securing nuts -2- from tail light in lower part of side panel.

Remove tail light.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 307 .

Note: Tail light connector in side panel must be „heard“ to engage when reconnecting.

Connector is locked correctly when locking tab is pressed down again!

When installation is complete, check gap/shut lines of tail light to body.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Pull off connector -1-.

Unclip fastening tabs -1- -in direction of arrow- and unhook bulb carrier from tail light housing -2-.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Unclip service cover from trim in rear lid.

Pull off connector -2-.

Unscrew nuts -1- from tail light in rear lid.

Remove tail light.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Fix washer -2- before fitting to raised section (dome) -1- using a drop of adhesive (Loctite) to prevent it from falling into the cavity of the vehicle body.

Place washers -2- on raised section (dome) -1-.

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 310 .

When installation is complete, check gap/shut lines of tail light to body.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Unclip service cover from trim in rear lid.

Pull off connector -2-.

Note: The lower trim of the rear lid need not be removed. For illustration purposes, the lower trim of the rear lid is not shown in the following picture.

Release both lugs -in direction of arrow- and take out bulb carrier -1-.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Tail light connector in side panel must be „heard“ to engage when reconnecting.

Connector is locked correctly when locking tab is pressed down again!

When installation is complete, check gap/shut lines of tail light to body.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Push side panel trim/cover to the side.

Disconnect connector -3-.

Unscrew nuts -2- and -4- for tail light -1-.

Remove tail light -1-.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Tighten all threaded connections to specified torques on page 313 .

Note: Tail light connector in side panel should engage „audibly“.

When installation is complete, check gap/shut lines of tail light to body.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Push side panel trim/cover to the side.

Disconnect connector -2-.

Unclip fastening tabs -in direction of arrow- and unhook bulb carrier -1- from tail light housing -3-.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove screws -arrows- from left number plate light -X4- .

Remove lens with left number plate light -X4- .

Bulb: festoon C 12 V/5 W

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Note:

Failure of LEDs in additional brake lights:

The individual LEDs in the additional brake lights are comprised in groups of four LEDs and are supplied with current in groups.

The additional brake light is designed in such a way that the legal requirements are still met in the event that one LED group fails.

If a further LED group fails, these requirements are no longer met according to the legislator.

Due to the failure of one LED group, the intact LEDs are placed under increased strain; it must be anticipated that further LED groups will soon fail.

If more than four individual LEDs in the additional brake light have failed, the additional brake light must be renewed (repair measure).

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove strip roof leading edge on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 .

Disconnect connector -1-.

Push high-level brake light bulb -M25- -in direction of arrow to rear window.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

When installing additional brake light bulb -M25- , ensure the seal is seated correctly.

The additional brake light bulb -M25- is located in the roof spoiler over the rear window.

The illumination of high-level brake light bulb -M25- is provided by LEDs.

The additional brake light bulb -M25- cannot be dismantled.

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

Removal wedge -T10039/1-

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

When removing and installing components that are in view (switches, covers, trim), mask off areas where tools ( removal wedge -T10039/1- , removal wedge -VAS 3409- , screwdriver) are used to lever out those components using commercially available masking tape.

Ensure the seal is not damaged when removing the additional brake light bulb -M25- .

Removing:

Insert removal wedge -T10039/1- between upper edge of high-level brake light bulb -M25- and roof spoiler.

Press additional brake light bulb -M25- downwards using removal wedge -T10039/1- and unclip upper retaining lugs of additional brake light bulb -M25- towards rear.

Then pull the additional brake light bulb -M25- to rear out of opening in the roof spoiler, as far as the connected wiring allows.

Release and disconnect connector -1- and remove additional brake light bulb -M25- -2-.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Note: Ensure when installing the additional brake light bulb -M25- that the seal is seated correctly. The seal must not form loops or be damaged.

Clip the additional brake light bulb -M25- back into the roof spoiler starting at the lower edge.

Caution: When battery -A- is disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed on page 4 .

Removing:

Disconnect battery -A- on page 4 .

Remove the following components in sequence:

Remove steering wheel on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 .

Remove steering column trim on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Remove steering column electronics control unit -J527- on page 321 .

Remove airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138- on page 322 .

Remove steering angle sender -G85- on page 323 .

Remove turn signal light switch -E2- on page 324 .

Remove windscreen wiper switch -E- on page 324 .

Separate connector -arrow- on reader coil -3-.

The base can be removed once all the components mounted to it have been removed:

Drill out bolts -1- of steering lock housing -3-.

Note: Bolts M8 -1-, core diameter 6.8 mm

Pull steering lock housing and steering column switch base -2- backwards off steering column.

Take steering lock housing off steering column switch base.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Place the steering lock housing into the steering column switch base.

Push steering column switch base -2- as far as possible onto steering column.

Fit connector -arrow- on reader coil -3-.

Secure steering lock housing using new shear bolts -1- to steering column.

Tighten shear bolts -1- until bolt heads shear off.

If a new steering column electronics control unit -J527- is installed, it must be coded on page 327 .

In the event of faults in the steering column switch, the coding of the steering column electronics control unit -J527- must be checked on page 327 .

Removing:

Remove bolt -1-.

Caution: DO NOT attempt to remove steering column electronics control unit -J527- without releasing middle securing clip, as described in next step. Failure to do so would damage steering column electronics control unit -J527- .

Insert a piece of wire or a 2.5 mm ∅ drill bit -2- approx. 45 mm into hole -arrow 1- in steering column electronics control unit -J527- to release locking tab -arrow 2-.

Using a screwdriver, press against the rear retaining clip -arrow- of the control unit for steering column electronics – J527- .

Carefully pull the steering column electronics control unit – J527- downwards off the steering column switch.

Unclip -arrow A- connector -1- and disconnect from steering column electronics control unit -J527- .

Pull locking bar -3- out of connector.

Unclip -arrow B- connector -2- and disconnect from steering column electronics control unit -J527- .

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Ensure when fitting the connector that none of the pins become bent and that the connector can be heard to engage.

WARNING: Airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138- should not be moved out of central position during removal and road wheels should be in „straight-ahead“ position.

Removing:

Slightly lift the tabs -arrows- on airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138- -1- and pull airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138- backwards off steering column.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

When installing airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138- , make sure airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138- is in central position and wheels are in „straight ahead“ position.

Central position of airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138- depends on manufacturer and is shown below:

The coloured strip (black rectangles) -arrow- must be located in sight window -1-.

The coloured strip (yellow) -arrow- must be in sight window -1-.

Note: If a new steering angle sender -G85- in installed, this procedure must be followed by a „basic setting“ on page 328 .

Removing:

Pull the steering angle sender -G85- -1- backwards and away from the steering column switch -arrow-.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Note: The „turn signal switch“ comprises the following components: turn signal switch -E2- , headlight dip/flasher switch -E4- and cruise control system switch -E45- . The illustration shows the „turn signal switch“ with no cruise control system switch -E45- in the illustration.

Removing:

Release retaining clips -arrows- using 1.0 mm feeler gauge -1- and take „turn signal switch“ off backwards.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

The „turn signal switch“ should be heard to engage.

Note: For reasons of clarity, the steering column switch is shown in the removed state.

Removing:

Release retaining clips -arrows- using 1.0 mm feeler gauge -1- and take windscreen wiper switch -E- off backwards.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

The windscreen wiper switch -E- should be heard to engage.

Note: To remove the steering column switch base -2-, the shear bolts of the steering lock housing must be drilled out. To reinstall, new shear-head bolts -1- are required on Parts catalogue (ETKA) .

Caution:

Ensure that the components mounted on the carrier have been removed before drilling out the shear-head bolts.

The drilling operation can cause swarf to penetrate the adjacent components resulting in damage and/or malfunction!

Keep to the specified sequence when removing components.

When battery -A- is disconnected and reconnected, the procedure described in the workshop manual must be strictly observed on page 4 .

Removing:

Disconnect battery -A- on page 4 .

Remove the following components in sequence:

Remove steering wheel on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 .

Remove steering column trim on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Remove steering column electronics control unit -J527- on page 321 .

Remove airbag coil connector and return ring with slip ring -F138- on page 322 .

Remove steering angle sender -G85- on page 323 .

Remove turn signal light switch -E2- on page 324 .

Remove windscreen wiper switch -E- on page 324 .

Separate connector -arrow- on reader coil -3-.

The base can be removed once all the components mounted to it have been removed:

Drill out bolts -1- of steering lock housing -3-.

Note: Bolts M8 -1-, core diameter 6.8 mm

Pull steering lock housing and steering column switch base -2- backwards off steering column.

Take steering lock housing off steering column switch base.

Installing:

Carry out installation in the reverse sequence, noting the following:

Place the steering lock housing into the steering column switch base.

Push steering column switch base -2- as far as possible onto steering column.

Fit connector -arrow- on reader coil -3-.

Secure steering lock housing using new shear bolts -1- to steering column.

Tighten shear bolts -1- until bolt heads shear off.

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B-

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Steering wheel electronics

Steering wheel electronics functions

Coding steering wheel electronics control unit

Special tools and workshop equipment required:

Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B-

Procedure:

Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system – VAS 5051B- .

In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.

Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the following menu options in succession:

Body

Electrical system

01 – On Board Diagnosis capable systems

Steering wheel electronics

Steering wheel electronics functions

Steering wheel electronics final control diagnosis

Resetting service interval display on Maintenance ; Booklet 20.1 ; Descriptions of work.

The following components are integrated in the dash panel insert:

Control unit in dash panel insert -J285-

immobiliser control unit -J362-

Speedometer -G21-

Rev. counter -G5-

Fuel gauge -G1-

Coolant temperature gauge -G3-

Multifunction display

Warning lamps on page 176

Before removing the dash panel insert, the work procedure „Renewing dash panel insert“ must always be carried out in order that the data stored in the control unit in dash panel insert -J285- can be interrogated on page 173 .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Remove upper part of steering column trim on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Remove bolts -arrows- from dash panel insert.

Note: When pulling out dash panel insert, there is no need to separate the connectors. The connections comprise of one part that is fixed to the vehicle and are thus separated automatically when the dash panel insert is pulled out.

Pull dash panel insert out of dash panel.

Installing:

Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.

Tighten bolted connections to 1.5 Nm.

Before removing the dash panel insert, the work procedure „Renewing dash panel insert“ must always be performed to read out the data stored in the control unit in dash panel insert -J285- on page 173 .

Caution:

Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

Remove the ignition key.

Removing:

Pull out steering wheel fully and engage steering wheel in lowest position.

Remove upper part of steering column trim on General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 .

Remove bolts -arrows- from dash panel insert.

Pull dash panel insert backwards straight out of dash panel, taking connected wiring length into consideration.

Release retaining clip -1- in direction of -arrow- and disconnect connector -2-.

Remove dash panel insert from vehicle.

Installing:

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

Tighten bolted connections to 1.5 Nm.

Back:

36-pin connector

Warning buzzer

Note: The dash panel insert must not be dismantled. If necessary, the dash panel insert is renewed as a unit.

Back:

Warning buzzer

32-pin connector

Note: The dash panel insert must not be dismantled. If necessary, the dash panel insert is renewed as a unit.

For pin assignment of connectors on dash panel insert, refer to Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

Note: Different versions of dash panel insert are installed depending on the vehicle equipment level. Therefore, the arrangement of the warning lamps may differ.

1 – Glow period warning lamp -K29- (Only vehicles with diesel engine)

2 – Fault warning lamp for electric accelerator mechanism -K132- (Only vehicles with petrol engine)

3 – Warning lamp for diesel particle filter -K231-

4 – Oil pressure warning lamp -K3-

5 – Bulb failure warning lamp -K170-

6 – Warning lamp for rear fog light -K13-

7 – Washer fluid level warning lamp -K37-

8 – Main beam warning lamp -K1-

9 – Seat belt warning system warning lamp -K19-

10 – ABS warning lamp -K47-

11 – ESP and TCS warning lamp -K155-

12 – Brake system warning lamp -K118-

13 – Warning lamp for cruise control system -K31-

14 – Tyre pressure monitor warning lamp -K220-

15 – Brake pad warning lamp -K32-

16 – „Operate foot brake“ warning lamp (Only vehicles with dual clutch gearbox (DSG))

17 – Reserve fuel warning lamp -K16-

18 – Door open warning lamp -K166-

19 – Rear lid open warning lamp -K127-

20 – Airbag warning lamp -K75-

21 – Emissions warning lamp -K83-

22 – Electromechanical power steering warning lamp -K161-

23 – Coolant shortage warning lamp -K36-

24 – Warning lamp for alternator -K2-

25 – Not assigned