Service

Workshop Manual
Audi Q5 2017 ➤
Audi Q5 China 2019 ➤
Electrical system
Edition 11.2019

Service Department. Technical Information

 Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups

Repair Group
00 - Technical data
27 - Starter, current supply, CCS
90 - Gauges, instruments
92 - Windscreen wash/wipe system
94 - Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior
96 - Lights, bulbs, switches - interior
97 - Wiring

Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.

All rights reserved.

No reproduction without prior agreement from publisher.

Copyright © 2019 Audi AG, Ingolstadt D4B806B8382

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Electrical system - Edition 11.2019

Contents

00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Safety precautions when working on the high-voltage system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during a road test . . . . 2
1.5 Safety precautions when handling gas discharge bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 Notes on use and safety for LED headlights and Audi laser lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
2 Repair notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.1 Rules for cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.2 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.3 Contact corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2.4 ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.5 Routing and attachment of lines and wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.6 Use of impact wrenches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.7 Identification plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.1 Battery - general notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
3.2 Battery types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

27 - Starter, current supply, CCS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2 Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.1 Exploded view - battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.3 Removing and installing earth cable with battery monitor control unit J367 . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.4 Removing and installing battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
2.5 Removing and installing protective housing for battery, 48 V A6 (0K4 + VH2) . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.6 Charging battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
2.7 Removing and installing battery cut-off relay/battery isolation igniter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.8 Inspection and classification of second battery A1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2.9 Inspecting and classifying battery, 48 V A6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
3 Voltage converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.1 Exploded view - voltage converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
3.2 Removing and installing voltage converter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4 Jump-start terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
4.1 Exploded view - jump-start terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5 Alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.1 Exploded view - alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.2 Removing and installing alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.3 Checking alternator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
6 Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.1 Exploded view - starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
6.2 Removing and installing starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
7 Adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.1 Overview of fitting locations - adaptive cruise control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
7.2 Removing and installing adaptive cruise control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

90 - Gauges, instruments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2 Dash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

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2.1 Exploded view - dash panel insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

2.2 Exploded view - head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.3 Removing and installing dash panel insert with control unit in dash panel insert J285 . . . . 66
2.4 Removing and installing control unit for head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2.5 Calibrating control unit for head-up display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.1 Exploded view - horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.2 Removing and installing treble horn H2 / bass horn H7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

92 - Windscreen wash/wipe system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
2 Windscreen wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.1 Overview of fitting locations - windscreen wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
2.2 Exploded view - windscreen wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
2.3 Moving windscreen wipers to service position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
2.4 Removing and installing wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
2.5 Removing and installing wiper arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
2.6 Adjusting wiper arms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
2.7 Removing and installing wiper motor V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
2.8 Removing and installing rain and light sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
3 Windscreen washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
3.1 Exploded view - windscreen washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
3.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
3.3 Removing and installing windscreen washer fluid level sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
3.4 Removing and installing washer pump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
3.5 Removing and installing washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
3.6 Adjusting washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4 Rear window wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.1 Overview of fitting locations - rear window wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
4.2 Exploded view - rear window wiper system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4.3 Removing and installing wiper blade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4.4 Removing and installing wiper arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
4.5 Adjusting wiper arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
4.6 Removing and installing rear window wiper motor V12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
5 Rear window washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
5.1 Exploded view - rear window washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
5.2 Removing and installing washer jet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
5.3 Adjusting washer jet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100
6 Headlight washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
6.1 Exploded view - headlight washer system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
6.2 Removing and installing headlight washer system pump V11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
6.3 Removing and installing washer jets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102

94 - Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
2 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
2.1 Exploded view - headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
2.2 Removing and installing headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 112
2.3 Adjusting headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
2.4 Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5 / M7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
2.5 Removing and installing fog light bulb L22 / L23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
2.6 Removing and installing gas discharge bulb L13 / L14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
2.7 Removing and installing output module for headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133
2.8 Installing repair kit for headlight housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
2.9 Adapting headlights for driving on the left side of the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135

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2.10 Adapting headlights for driving on the right side of the road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 135
3 Daytime running lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136
3.1 Removing and installing LED module for daytime running light and side light L176 / L177
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3.2 Exploded view - signature lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
3.3 Removing and installing signature lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138
3.4 Removing and installing light for signature lighting L275 / L276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139
4 Side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
4.1 Overview - side marker lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
4.2 Removing and installing rear side marker bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141
5 Lights in exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
5.1 Exploded view - lights in exterior mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142
5.2 Removing and installing turn signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 143
6 Lights in exterior door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
6.1 Exploded view - lights in exterior door handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
6.2 Removing and installing exterior door handle illumination bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
7 Lights in sill panel trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
7.1 Overview - entry lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146
8 Tail light cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
8.1 Exploded view - tail light cluster on body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
8.2 Exploded view - tail light cluster on rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
8.3 Removing and installing tail light cluster . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
8.4 Removing and installing tail light cluster on rear lid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
8.5 Removing and installing bulbs on tail light cluster in bumper cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
8.6 Removing and installing rear lid closed sender G525 / G526 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
9 High-level brake light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
9.1 Exploded view - high-level brake light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
9.2 Removing and installing high-level brake light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153
10 Number plate light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
10.1 Removing and installing number plate light X4 / X5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
11 Entry and start authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
11.1 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
11.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157
11.3 Exploded view - exterior door handle for keyless entry system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
11.4 Removing and installing front exterior door handle switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
11.5 Removing and installing rear exterior door handle switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
11.6 Removing and installing aerial for entry and start system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
12 Steering column switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
12.1 Exploded view - steering column switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
12.2 Removing and installing steering column switch module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
13 Parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
13.1 Overview - parking aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
13.2 Removing and installing front parking aid warning buzzer H22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
13.3 Removing and installing rear parking aid warning buzzer H15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 167
13.4 Removing and installing front parking aid senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168
13.5 Removing and installing rear parking aid senders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170
14 Park assist steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
14.1 Overview - park assist steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
14.2 Removing and installing front sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173
14.3 Removing and installing rear sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

96 - Lights, bulbs, switches - interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174

1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174
2 Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176

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2.1 Overview of fitting locations - lights in dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

2.2 Overview of fitting locations - lights in front doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
2.3 Overview of fitting locations - lights in rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
2.4 Overview of fitting locations - background lighting in doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180
2.5 Overview of fitting locations - lights in centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
2.6 Overview of fitting locations - lights in luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
2.7 Overview of fitting locations - lights in roof trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 184
2.8 Removing and installing glove compartment light W6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
2.9 Renewing bulb for glove compartment light W6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
2.10 Removing and installing light 1 for dash panel contour lighting L243 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185
2.11 Removing and installing front footwell light K268 / K269 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
2.12 Removing and installing bulb for storage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 186
2.13 Removing and installing central locking SAFELOCK function warning lamp K133 . . . . . . 187
2.14 Removing and installing light for interior door handle illumination L219 / L220 . . . . . . . . 188
2.15 Removing and installing entry light W92 / W93 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
2.16 Removing and installing front exit warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188
2.17 Removing and installing light for rear interior door handle illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
2.18 Removing and installing rear entry light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
2.19 Removing and installing rear exit warning lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189
2.20 Removing and installing front door ambient lighting bulb L164 / L165 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
2.21 Removing and installing light for left door storage compartment illumination L255 / light for
right door storage compartment illumination L256 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
2.22 Removing and installing rear door background lighting bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192
2.23 Removing and installing light for centre console background lighting L193 / L194 . . . . . . 193
2.24 Removing and installing light for rear door storage compartment illumination L257 / L258
........................................................................ 193
2.25 Removing and installing selector lever position display Y5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
2.26 Removing and installing rear footwell light W45 / W46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194
2.27 Removing and installing luggage compartment light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
2.28 Removing and installing illuminated vanity mirror W20 / W14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 195
3 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 197
3.1 Overview of fitting locations - controls in dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198
3.2 Overview of fitting locations - controls in front doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
3.3 Overview of fitting locations - controls in rear doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 201
3.4 Overview of fitting locations - controls in centre console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202
3.5 Overview of fitting locations - controls in luggage compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203
3.6 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204
3.7 Exploded view - controls in roof trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
3.8 Removing and installing light switch E1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
3.9 Removing and installing steering column adjustment switch E167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
3.10 Removing and installing switches in dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
3.11 Removing and installing hazard warning lights button E229 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
3.12 Removing and installing glove compartment light switch E26 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 207
3.13 Removing and installing mirror adjustment switch E43 / E168 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208
3.14 Removing and installing operating unit for window regulator in driver door E512 . . . . . . . . 208
3.15 Removing and installing window regulator switch in front passenger door E107 . . . . . . . . 208
3.16 Removing and installing driver side interior locking button for central locking system E308
........................................................................ 209
3.17 Removing and installing operating unit for memory settings E464 / E465 . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
3.18 Removing and installing rear lid remote release button E233 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
3.19 Removing and installing button for deactivating interior monitoring and vehicle inclination
sensor E616 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
3.20 Removing and installing rear window regulator button in rear door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 210
3.21 Removing and installing rear interior locking button for central locking system E717 / E718
...................................................................... 211
3.22 Removing and installing entry and start authorisation button E408 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212

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3.23 Removing and installing electromechanical parking brake button E538 / auto-hold button
E540 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
3.24 Removing and installing operating unit for lowering load sill E682 / electric hinged tow
coupling attachment button E474 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 212
3.25 Removing and installing rear lid handle release button E234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 213
3.26 Removing and installing button to close rear lid in luggage compartment E406 . . . . . . . . 214
3.27 Removing and installing rear lid warning buzzer H32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
3.28 Removing and installing sunroof button E325 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 214
3.29 Removing and installing interior light/reading light (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
3.30 Removing and installing interior light/reading light (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
3.31 Removing and installing garage door operating unit E284 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 219
4 Anti-theft alarm system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
4.1 Overview - interior monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 220
4.2 Removing and installing alarm horn H12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
4.3 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensor G578 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221
5 Lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
5.1 Overview - lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
5.2 Removing and installing lane change assist warning lamp in exterior mirror K233 / K234
........................................................................ 223
5.3 Removing and installing lane change assist control unit J769 / J770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
5.4 Calibrating lane change assist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 223
6 Front camera for driver assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
6.1 Overview of fitting locations - front camera for driver assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230
6.2 Removing and installing front camera for driver assist systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
7 Towing bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
7.1 Trailer socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
8 Cigarette lighter, socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
8.1 Exploded view - cigarette lighter, 12 V socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
8.2 Removing and installing cigarette lighter illumination bulb L28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
8.3 Removing and installing socket illumination bulb L42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
8.4 Removing and installing cigarette lighter U1 / 12 V socket U5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238
8.5 Removing and installing 12 V socket 2 U18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240
8.6 Removing and installing 12 V socket 4 U20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
8.7 Renewing 12 V socket 4 U20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242

97 - Wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
1 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 244
2 Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
2.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes . . . . . . . . . . 245
2.2 Exploded view - main fuse holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
2.3 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier (front left) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 254
2.4 Removing and installing suppression filter C24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
2.5 Removing and installing wiring junction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
2.6 Removing and installing fuse holder C SC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 262
2.7 Removing and installing relay and fuse holders in luggage compartment (left-side) . . . . . . 263
3 Control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
3.1 Overview of fitting locations - control units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
3.2 Exploded view - data bus diagnostic interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
3.3 Removing and installing onboard supply control unit J519 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 267
3.4 Removing and installing garage door operation control unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268
3.5 Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface J533 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 269
4 Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
4.1 Overview of fitting locations - connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
4.2 Unplugging door disconnector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271
4.3 Removing and installing connector point at A-pillar (right-side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

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4.4 Repairing electrical wiring harnesses and electrical connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 271

5 Releasing and dismantling connector housings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272
6 Cleaning contact surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 273
7 Repairing aerial wires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274
8 Fibre optic cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275
9 Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 276

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00 – Technical data
1 Safety precautions
(ARL006760; Edition 11.2019)
⇒ “1.1 Safety precautions when working on the high-voltage sys‐
tem”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-
voltage components”, page 2
⇒ “1.3 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/
stop system”, page 2
⇒ “1.4 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring in‐
struments during a road test”, page 2
⇒ “1.5 Safety precautions when handling gas discharge bulbs”,
page 3
⇒ “1.6 Notes on use and safety for LED headlights and Audi laser
lights”, page 3

1.1 Safety precautions when working on the high-voltage system

High voltage can cause fatal injury.
The voltage levels in the high-voltage system constitute a safety
hazard. Danger of severe or fatal injuries from electric shock or
electric arcs.
– The high-voltage system must be de-energised before any
work is performed on the high-voltage system.
– For work that does not affect the high-voltage system directly,
the high-voltage system must also be de-energised in some
cases.
– Please note the work for which the high-voltage system must
be de-energised ⇒ Rep. gr. 00 ; Assessing high-voltage sys‐
tem risk level .
– Have an Audi high-voltage technician (HVT) or an Audi high-
voltage expert (HVE) de-energise the high-voltage system.

Risk of injury - engine may start unexpectedly

It is difficult to determine whether the drive system of an electric
vehicle or hybrid vehicle is active. Moving parts can trap or draw
in parts of the body.
– Switch off ignition.
– Deposit the ignition key outside of the vehicle.

Risk of damage to high-voltage wiring

Incorrect handling may result in damage to the insulation of high-
voltage wires or high-voltage connectors.
– Never use high-voltage wiring or high-voltage connectors as
a support.

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– Never support tools or equipment on high-voltage wires and

high-voltage connectors.
– High-voltage cables must not be excessively bent or kinked.
– Pay attention to coding when connecting high-voltage con‐
nections.

1.2 Safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components

High voltage can cause fatal injury.
The voltage levels in the high-voltage system constitute a safety
hazard. Danger of severe or fatal injuries from electric shock or
electric arcs if high-voltage components or high-voltage wiring are
damaged.
– Carry out a visual check of high-voltage components and high-
voltage wiring.
– Never use cutting/forming tools or other sharp-edged imple‐
ments in the vicinity of high-voltage components and high-
voltage wires.
– Never perform work using welding, brazing, thermal bonding
or hot air in the vicinity of high-voltage components or high-
voltage wires.

1.3 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system

Risk of injury - engine may start unexpectedly
The engine can start unexpectedly if the vehicle's start/stop sys‐
tem is activated. A message in the instrument cluster indicates
whether the start/stop system is activated.
– To deactivate the start/stop system, switch off the ignition.

1.4 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during
a road test
Risk of injury if test equipment is not secured
If an accident occurs and the front passenger's airbag is triggered,
test equipment which is not secured adequately may be catapul‐
ted through the vehicle with potentially serious consequences.
– Secure test equipment on the rear seat with a strap.
Or:
– Have a second mechanic operate test equipment on the rear
seat.

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1.5 Safety precautions when handling gas discharge bulbs

Risk of injury due to electric shock
When the headlights are switched on, the components of the gas
discharge headlights marked with yellow high-voltage warning
symbols are under high voltage. Touching the components may
cause an electric shock.
– Never touch the components of the gas discharge headlights
marked with yellow high-voltage warning symbols when the
headlights are switched on.
– When performing work, switch off the ignition and all electrical
equipment and store the ignition key outside the vehicle.
– Do not flash the headlights.

Risk of injury from burns, UV radiation, glare and explosion of gas

discharge headlights
– Only operate gas discharge bulb in headlight housing.
– Do not look into the light beam.
– Avoid contact with the glass part of exploded bulbs.
– Wear safety goggles and protective gloves to remove and in‐
stall gas discharge bulb.

1.6 Notes on use and safety for LED headlights and Audi laser lights
Risk of injury resulting from UV radiation and dazzling
Risk of injury to eyes and skin due to light from headlights.
– Do not look into the light beam.
– Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment and store
the ignition key outside the vehicle.
– Do not flash the headlights.
– Always dismantle LED headlights according to the Workshop
Manual.

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2 Repair notes
⇒ “2.1 Rules for cleanliness”, page 4
⇒ “2.2 General notes”, page 4
⇒ “2.3 Contact corrosion”, page 4
⇒ “2.4 ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace”, page 5
⇒ “2.5 Routing and attachment of lines and wiring”, page 5
⇒ “2.6 Use of impact wrenches”, page 5
⇒ “2.7 Identification plates”, page 6

2.1 Rules for cleanliness

Even small quantities of dirt can lead to defects. Therefore it is
important to observe the following rules for cleanliness when per‐
forming work:
♦ Carefully clean all connections/service apertures and sur‐
rounding areas before disconnecting/opening/releasing.
♦ Seal off open pipes and connections immediately with clean
plugs, e.g. from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .
♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them. Use
only lint-free cloths.
♦ Carefully cover or seal open components if repairs cannot be
carried out immediately.
♦ Only install clean components; replacement parts should only
be unpacked immediately prior to installation. Do not use parts
that have been stored without their packaging (e.g. in toolbox‐
es).
♦ Do not work with compressed air when the system is open.
♦ Protect unplugged electrical connectors against dirt and mois‐
ture and make sure connections are dry when attaching.

2.2 General notes

Risk of irreparable damage to electronic components
When disconnecting the battery there is a risk of irreparable dam‐
age to electronic components.
– Always switch off the ignition before disconnecting the battery.

2.3 Contact corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fasteners are used (e.g.
bolts, nuts, washers, etc.).
For this reason, only fasteners with a special surface coating are
fitted.
Additionally, all rubber and plastic parts and all adhesives are
made of non-conductive materials.
Always install new parts if you are not sure whether used parts
can be re-fitted ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .

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Please note:
♦ We recommend using only genuine replacement parts; these
have been tested and are compatible with aluminium.
♦ We recommend using Audi Genuine Accessories.
♦ Damage caused by contact corrosion is not covered by war‐
ranty.

2.4 ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace

♦ Requirement for cleanliness: Make sure no particles enter the
opened headlight housing or LED light housing, in particular
no metallic or otherwise conductive material.
♦ When working on the opened housing, ensure that no oil,
grease, silicone or other material comes into contact with parts
of the opened headlight or LED light. These materials can
evaporate and build up a film inside the headlight.
♦ Do NOT touch the electronic printed circuit boards with bare
hands, as this can cause migration.
♦ Electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection: The requirements
according to DIN 613-40-5-1 must always be met when han‐
dling electronic equipment.
♦ Do not re-use electronic equipment (i.e. components, assem‐
blies) which has been dropped.
♦ ESD (electrostatic discharge) workplace -VAS 6613- ⇒ Elec‐
trical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; ESD (elec‐
trostatic discharge) workplace VAS 6613 .

2.5 Routing and attachment of lines and wir‐

ing
♦ Mark fuel lines, hydraulic lines, vacuum lines, lines for activa‐
ted charcoal filter and electrical wiring etc. before removal so
they can be re-installed in the original positions and correctly
connected. Make sketches or take photographs if necessary.
♦ Because of the limited space in the engine compartment, it is
important to ensure that there is adequate clearance to any
moving or hot components to avoid damage to lines and wir‐
ing.

2.6 Use of impact wrenches

In general, it is permitted to use an impact wrench to unscrew
bolts and nuts. An exception to this is when work is performed
inside an open high-voltage battery. For this work, it is not per‐
mitted to use an impact wrench.
An impact wrench may be used to screw in bolts and nuts when
performing repair work if the following requirements are observed.
In general, electric and compressed-air impact wrenches should
be used.
Requirements:
• Only screw in bolts with locking fluid or self-locking nuts at low
speed.
• Use a suitable impact wrench with variable speed and adjust‐
able torque range.
• Use suitable bits when working in the vicinity of sensitive sur‐
faces, e.g. plastic-coated bits for aluminium rims.

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• When working in the vicinity of natural gas systems, observe

the information in the Workshop Manual “Natural gas engines
- General information”.
Use:
• Fit bolts/nuts by hand.
• Only use an impact wrench to screw in bolts/nuts until the head
of the bolt/nut makes contact and then continue tightening with
a torque wrench.
• Clean threaded pins before unscrewing the bolt/nut.

2.7 Identification plates

When renewing vehicle components, the identification plates on
the old parts that have a replacement part number (see ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue ) must be attached to the new parts due to
approval regulations.

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3 Battery
⇒ “3.1 Battery - general notes”, page 7
⇒ “3.2 Battery types”, page 7

3.1 Battery - general notes

⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery

3.2 Battery types

⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery

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27 – Starter, current supply, CCS

1 Safety precautions
Observe safety precautions ⇒ “1 Safety precautions”, page 1

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2 Battery
⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - battery”, page 9
⇒ “2.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery”, page 13
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing earth cable with battery monitor
control unit J367 ”, page 18
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing battery”, page 19
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing protective housing for battery, 48
V A6 (0K4 + VH2)”, page 27
⇒ “2.6 Charging battery”, page 27
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing battery cut-off relay/battery isola‐
tion igniter”, page 28
⇒ “2.8 Inspection and classification of second battery A1 ”,
page 28
⇒ “2.9 Inspecting and classifying battery, 48 V A6 ”, page 29

2.1 Exploded view - battery

⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - battery A ”, page 9
⇒ “2.1.2 Exploded view - second battery A1 (0K4 + VH0)”,
page 11
⇒ “2.1.3 Exploded view - battery, 48 V A6 (0K4 + VH2)”,
page 12

2.1.1 Exploded view - battery - A-

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1 - Earth cable
❑ With battery monitor
control unit - J367-
❑ Disconnecting and con‐
necting ⇒ page 13
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 18
2 - Grommet
❑ For hose for central gas
venting system
3 - Hose for central gas venting
system
4 - Nut
❑ 6 Nm
5 - Battery
❑ Checking ⇒ Electrical
system; General infor‐
mation; Rep. gr. 27 ;
Checking battery
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 19
6 - Battery cover
7 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 20 Nm
8 - Retaining strap
❑ With battery retainer
plate
9 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 20 Nm
10 - Cover for positive terminal
11 - Main fuse holder
❑ On battery
❑ Disconnecting and connecting ⇒ page 13
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 265
12 - Nut
❑ 6 Nm
13 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 20 Nm
14 - Retaining bracket
❑ On battery (right-side) (0K0)
❑ On battery (left-side) (0K4)
❑ No retaining bracket fitted (0K3)
15 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm

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2.1.2 Exploded view - second battery - A1- (0K4 + VH0)

1 - Grommet
❑ For pressure equalisa‐
tion hose
2 - Pressure equalisation hose
3 - Second battery - A1-
❑ Lithium-ion battery
❑ Checking that system is
de-energised
⇒ page 15
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 23
❑ Inspection and classifi‐
cation ⇒ page 28
4 - Nut
❑ 8 Nm
5 - Retaining bracket
6 - Battery tray
7 - Bolt
❑ 5x
❑ 8 Nm
8 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 20 Nm
9 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 20 Nm
10 - Protective housing
❑ For second battery - A1-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 23
11 - Cover plate
12 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 8 Nm
13 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
14 - Positive cable
❑ Disconnecting and connecting ⇒ page 23
15 - Cap for positive cable
16 - Earth cable
❑ Disconnecting and connecting ⇒ page 14
❑ Nut: 20 Nm
17 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm

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2.1.3 Exploded view - battery, 48 V - A6- (0K4 + VH2)

1 - Protective housing
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 27
2 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 20 Nm
3 - Retainer
4 - Retaining bracket
5 - Cover plate
6 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 20 Nm
7 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 20 Nm
8 - Terminal 40 wiring junction
2 - TV67-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 265
9 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ Tightening torque
⇒ page 252
10 - Bolt
❑ 20 Nm
11 - Cap for earth cable
12 - Battery, 48 V - A6-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 25
13 - Cap for positive cable
14 - Positive cable
❑ 18 Nm
15 - Pressure equalisation hose
16 - Grommet
17 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
18 - Earth cable
❑ De-energising high-voltage system ⇒ page 17
❑ 18 Nm
19 - Electrical connector

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2.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery

⇒ “2.2.1 Disconnecting and connecting battery A (0K0/0K3)”,
page 13
⇒ “2.2.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery A (0K4 + VH0)”,
page 14
⇒ “2.2.3 Disconnecting and connecting battery A (0K4 + VH2)”,
page 16
⇒ “2.2.4 De-energising 48 Volt system”, page 17
⇒ “2.2.5 Re-energising 48 Volt system”, page 18

2.2.1 Disconnecting and connecting battery -

A- (0K0/0K3)
• After switching off the ignition, wait until the reducing agent
has been fully drawn back before performing additional work
on the SCR system.
Disconnecting
– Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
– Remove luggage compartment floor (rear) ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing luggage compartment floor .
– Open cover -3- over negative battery terminal.
– Slacken off nut -1- several turns and disconnect battery clamp
-2- of earth cable from battery terminal.

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Connecting
– Unplug electrical connector -2- at battery monitor control unit
- J367- -item 3-.
– When connecting battery, attach battery clamp of earth cable
to negative battery terminal “–” by hand and tighten nut -1-.
– Reconnect connector at battery monitor control unit - J367- .
The following measures are required after re-connecting the bat‐
tery:
♦ Activate automatic open/close function of electric window reg‐
ulators ⇒ Owner's Manual for the vehicle .
♦ Interrogate event memories of all control units and erase “Low
voltage” entry ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Note:
After reconnecting the voltage supply, it is possible that the ESP
warning lamp will not go out until the vehicle has been driven
several metres.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - battery”, page 9

2.2.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery -

A- (0K4 + VH0)
The second battery - A1- is connected to the battery - A- in par‐
allel. As a result, the electrical system is only de-energised when
the second battery - A1- has previously been de-energised.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hand-held multimeter - V.A.G 1526 E-

Disconnecting
– Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
– Remove luggage compartment floor (rear) ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing luggage compartment floor .

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– Unplug electrical connector -arrow- at second battery - A1- .

Unplugging the electrical connector -arrow- de-energises the
second battery - A1- .

– If fitted, open cover -3- over negative battery terminal of battery

- A- .
– Slacken off nut -1- several turns and disconnect battery clamp
-2- of earth cable from battery terminal.

Check that system is de-energised by applying multimeter at

jump-start connections in engine compartment:
– Release catch and open cover -1-.
– Using hand-held multimeter - V.A.G 1526 E- , measure voltage
between remote positive terminal -2- and remote earth termi‐
nal -3-.
• Display on multimeter = 0 volts

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Connecting
– Unplug electrical connector -2- at battery monitor control unit
- J367- -item 3-.
– When connecting battery, attach battery clamp of earth cable
to negative battery terminal “–” by hand and tighten nut -1-.
– Reconnect connector at battery monitor control unit - J367- .

– Plug in electrical connector -arrow- at second battery - A1- .

The following measures are required after re-connecting the bat‐
tery:
♦ Activate automatic open/close function of electric window reg‐
ulators ⇒ Owner's Manual for the vehicle .
♦ Interrogate event memories of all control units and erase “Low
voltage” entry ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Note:
After reconnecting the voltage supply, it is possible that the ESP
warning lamp will not go out until the vehicle has been driven
several metres.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - battery”, page 9

2.2.3 Disconnecting and connecting battery -

A- (0K4 + VH2)
The 12 Volt system is supported by the 48 Volt system via the
voltage converter (48 V/12 V) - A7- . As a result, the 12 Volt sys‐
tem is only de-energised when the 48 Volt system has previously
been de-energised.
• After switching off the ignition, wait until the reducing agent
has been fully drawn back before performing additional work
on the SCR system.
Disconnecting
– De-energise 48 Volt system ⇒ page 17 .
– Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
– Remove luggage compartment floor (rear) ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing luggage compartment floor .

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– Open cover -3- over negative battery terminal.

– Slacken off nut -1- several turns and disconnect battery clamp
-2- of earth cable from battery terminal.

Connecting
– Unplug electrical connector -2- at battery monitor control unit
- J367- -item 3-.
– When connecting battery, attach battery clamp of earth cable
to negative battery terminal “–” by hand and tighten nut -1-.
– Reconnect connector at battery monitor control unit - J367- .
– Re-energise 48 Volt system ⇒ page 18 .
The following measures are required after re-connecting the bat‐
tery:
♦ Activate automatic open/close function of electric window reg‐
ulators ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ Interrogate event memories of all control units and erase “Low
voltage” entry ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Note:
After reconnecting the voltage supply, it is possible that the ESP
warning lamp will not go out until the vehicle has been driven
several metres.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.3 Exploded view - battery, 48 V A6 (0K4 + VH2)”, page
12

2.2.4 De-energising 48 Volt system

• Vehicle diagnostic tester is used to de-energise 48 Volt sys‐
tem.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
De-energising the system
The 48 Volt system must be de-energised in Diagnosis mode of
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester and ONLY by this method.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.
– Select Special functions tab.

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– Select 48V electrical system folder.

– Select Deenergisation of 48 V electrical system in
folder.
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.

2.2.5 Re-energising 48 Volt system

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
Procedure
The 48 Volt system must be re-energised in Diagnosis mode of
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester and ONLY by this method.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.
– Select Special functions tab.
– Select 48V electrical system folder.
– Select Reenergisation of 48 V electrical system in
folder.
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.

2.3 Removing and installing earth cable with

battery monitor control unit - J367-
Removing
– Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
– Remove luggage compartment floor (rear) ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing luggage compartment floor .
Q5 TFSI e:
– Detach impact element -2-.

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All vehicles (continued):

– If nut -6- for earth wire cannot be accessed, remove luggage
compartment side trim (left-side) ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Re‐
moving and installing luggage compartment side trim , and
take out mounting for vehicle tool kit.
– Open cover -2- over negative battery terminal.
– Slacken off nut -3- several turns and disconnect battery clamp
of earth cable from battery terminal.
– Unplug electrical connector -5-.
– Remove nut -6- and detach earth cable -1- with battery monitor
control unit - J367- -item 4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - battery”, page 9

2.4 Removing and installing battery

⇒ “2.4.1 Removing and installing battery A (0K0/0K3)”,
page 19
⇒ “2.4.2 Removing and installing battery A (0K4 + VH0)”,
page 21
⇒ “2.4.3 Removing and installing second battery A1 (0K4 + VH0)”,
page 23
⇒ “2.4.4 Removing and installing battery, 48 V A6 (0K4 + VH2)”,
page 25

2.4.1 Removing and installing battery - A-

(0K0/0K3)
• After switching off the ignition, wait until the reducing agent
has been fully drawn back before performing additional work
on the SCR system.
Removing
– Disconnect battery
⇒ “2.2.1 Disconnecting and connecting battery A (0K0/0K3)”,
page 13 .
Q5 TFSI e:
– Detach impact element -2-.

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All vehicles (continued):

– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Move battery retainer plate forwards with retaining strap -3-.
– Detach battery cover -1-.
– Open cover -2- on positive battery terminal.

– Slacken off nut -5- several turns and disconnect battery clamp
-6- of positive cable from battery terminal.
– Pull off hose -2- for central gas venting system.
– Lift battery -3- out of luggage compartment.
• When disposing of used batteries, observe the required dis‐
posal procedures for batteries and sulphuric acid ⇒ Electrical
system; General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery .
Installing
Note:
Batteries from the Audi parts range feature a base strip adapter
for matching to different retainer flanges. The battery operating
instructions give details of when and how to use the base strip
adapter.

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– Slide battery into retaining bracket -1- and, if fitted, retaining

bracket -2- as far as stop -arrows-, ensuring that battery base
strip engages in retaining bracket (retaining bracket is fitted on
left or right depending on version).
• It should no longer be possible to move the battery.
– Fit hose for central gas venting system.
Perform remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal;
observe the following:
– Check that battery is firmly secured after installing.
– Connect battery
⇒ “2.2.1 Disconnecting and connecting battery A (0K0/0K3)”,
page 13 .
– If the battery is renewed, the new battery must be adapted.
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Body
♦ Electrical system
♦ 0001 - Self-diagnosis compatible systems
♦ 0019 - Data bus diagnostic interface - J533
♦ 0019 - Data bus diagnostic interface, functions
♦ 0019 - Adaption
♦ 0019 - Adapt battery
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
The following measures are required after re-connecting the bat‐
tery:
♦ Activate automatic open/close function of electric window reg‐
ulators ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ Interrogate event memories of all control units and erase “Low
voltage” entry ⇒ vehicle diagnostic tester .
Note:
After reconnecting the voltage supply, it is possible that the ESP
warning lamp will not go out until the vehicle has been driven
several metres.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - battery”, page 9

2.4.2 Removing and installing battery - A-

(0K4 + VH0)
• After switching off the ignition, wait until the reducing agent
has been fully drawn back before performing additional work
on the SCR system.

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Removing
– Disconnect battery
⇒ “2.2.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery A (0K4 +
VH0)”, page 14 .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Move battery retainer plate forwards with retaining strap -3-.
– Detach battery cover -1-.
– Open cover -2- on positive battery terminal.

– Slacken off nut -5- several turns and disconnect battery clamp
-6- of positive cable from battery terminal.
– Pull off hose -2- for central gas venting system.
– Lift battery -3- out of luggage compartment.
• When disposing of used batteries, observe the required dis‐
posal procedures for batteries and sulphuric acid ⇒ Electrical
system; General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery .
Installing
Note:
Batteries from the Audi parts range feature a base strip adapter
for matching to different retainer flanges. The battery operating
instructions give details of when and how to use the base strip
adapter.

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– Slide battery into retaining bracket -1- and, if fitted, retaining

bracket -2- as far as stop -arrows-, ensuring that battery base
strip engages in retaining bracket (retaining bracket is fitted on
left or right depending on version).
• It should no longer be possible to move the battery.
– Fit hose for central gas venting system.
Perform remaining installation steps in reverse order of removal;
observe the following:
– Check that battery is firmly secured after installing.
– Connect battery
⇒ “2.2.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery A (0K4 +
VH0)”, page 14 .
– If the battery is renewed, the new battery must be adapted.
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Body
♦ Electrical system
♦ 0001 - Self-diagnosis compatible systems
♦ 0019 - Data bus diagnostic interface - J533
♦ 0019 - Data bus diagnostic interface, functions
♦ 0019 - Adaption
♦ 0019 - Adapt battery
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
The following measures are required after re-connecting the bat‐
tery:
♦ Activate automatic open/close function of electric window reg‐
ulators ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ Interrogate event memories of all control units and erase “Low
voltage” entry ⇒ vehicle diagnostic tester .
Note:
After reconnecting the voltage supply, it is possible that the ESP
warning lamp will not go out until the vehicle has been driven
several metres.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - battery”, page 9

2.4.3 Removing and installing second battery

- A1- (0K4 + VH0)
Removing
– Inspect and classify second battery - A1- ⇒ page 28 .

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– Disconnect battery
⇒ “2.2.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery A (0K4 +
VH0)”, page 14 .
– Unclip cap -2- above “+” terminal -arrow- and detach.
– Remove nuts -1, 3- and disconnect battery clamps from bat‐
tery terminals.

– Move earth wire -2- clear.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Lift second battery - A1- with protective housing -1- out of lug‐
gage compartment; when doing so, pull pressure equalisation
hose -3- out of grommet.

If renewing second battery - A1- :

– Press release tabs on both sides and detach pressure equal‐
isation hose -1-.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach protective housing -5-.
– Remove nut -3- and detach retaining bracket -2- and second
battery - A1- -item 4-.

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Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Bring protective housing with second battery - A1- into instal‐
lation position; when doing so, guide pressure equalisation
hose -2- into grommet -1-.
• Dowel pin -3- on protective housing engages in hole -arrow-.
– Check that protective housing is firmly seated after installing.
– Connect battery
⇒ “2.2.2 Disconnecting and connecting battery A (0K4 +
VH0)”, page 14 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - battery”, page 9

2.4.4 Removing and installing battery, 48 V -

A6- (0K4 + VH2)
Removing
– Remove luggage compartment floor (front) ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing luggage compartment floor .
– Move electrical wiring harness -1- clear.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Place cover plate -2- with terminal 40 wiring junction 2 - TV67-
to one side.
– Inspect and classify battery, 48 V - A6- ⇒ page 29 .
– De-energise 48 V system and disconnect battery - A-
⇒ page 16 .

– Move electrical wiring harness -2, 3- clear.

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Release catches and detach cap -4- over positive and nega‐
tive battery terminals.
– Remove nut -arrow- and disconnect battery clamps from bat‐
tery terminals.

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– Press fasteners on both sides and detach pressure equalisa‐

tion hose -1-.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Lift battery -2- out of luggage compartment.
– Remove battery, 48 V - A6- from protective housing
⇒ page 27 .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Connect up battery in the following sequence with ignition and
electrical equipment switched off:
– First connect battery clamp of positive cable by hand to posi‐
tive battery terminal “+” and tighten nut.
– Attach battery clamp of earth cable to negative battery terminal
“–” by hand and tighten nut.
– Press cap on until it engages audibly.
– Plug in electrical connector.
– Check that battery is firmly secured after installing.
– Connect battery - A- and re-energise 48 V system
⇒ page 16 .
– If battery, 48 V - A6- has been renewed, new battery, 48 V -
A6- must be adapted.
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Systems with diagnostic capability
♦ 0021 - Battery management 48V -A6
♦ 0021 - Battery management 48V, functions
♦ 0021 - Replace control unit ( battery, 48 V - A6- )
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.3 Exploded view - battery, 48 V A6 (0K4 + VH2)”, page
12

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2.5 Removing and installing protective

housing for battery, 48 V - A6- (0K4 +
VH2)
Removing
– Remove battery, 48 V - A6- ⇒ page 25 .
– Unscrew bolt -3- and detach together with retaining bracket
-2-.
– Take battery, 48V - A6- -item 4- out of protective housing -1-
-arrow-.
• When disposing of used batteries, observe the required dis‐
posal procedures for batteries ⇒ Electrical system; General
information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• The retaining bracket -2- must not turn when the bolt -3- is
tightened.
– If necessary, adapt new battery, 48 V - A6- ⇒ page 26 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.3 Exploded view - battery, 48 V A6 (0K4 + VH2)”, page
12

2.6 Charging battery

Procedure

CAUTION
Risk of explosion due to a discharged battery with “magic eye”.
Risk of serious injuries.
– If the “magic eye” is colourless or light yellow, do not under
any circumstances check it, charge it or attempt a jump start.
– Renew battery.

Note:
Wherever possible, the battery should be installed in the vehicle
and connected while it is being charged. Otherwise, the charging
current will not be taken into account in the capacity calculation
of the battery monitor control unit - J367- .

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Before connecting battery charger, it is necessary to perform the

following steps:
– Switch off ignition and all electrical equipment.
– Release catch and open cover -1-.
– Connect red clamp “+” of battery charger to remote positive
terminal -2- and black clamp “–” to remote earth terminal -3-.
– Plug in mains connector of battery charger and switch on bat‐
tery charger ⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep.
gr. 27 ; Charging battery .

2.7 Removing and installing battery cut-off

relay/battery isolation igniter
Battery isolation igniter - N253- must be renewed if defective or if
it has been triggered.
– Removing and installing battery isolation igniter - N253- ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Battery isolation
igniter; Removing and installing battery isolation igniter

2.8 Inspection and classification of second

battery - A1-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
♦ High-voltage diagnostics box - VAS 5581-

♦ Adapter cable - VAS 5581/7-

Procedure

CAUTION
Risk to health due to toxic dust and liquids.
– Never perform work on lithium-ion batteries in which a short
circuit has occurred.

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CAUTION
The lithium-ion battery can become extremely hot. This can
cause injuries.
Take care not to burn your hands.
– Do not touch the hot battery.
– Put on protective gloves.

Check second battery - A1- for:

♦ Cracks in housing of second battery - A1-
♦ Deformation of housing of second battery - A1-
♦ Temperature-induced discolourations and heat tinting on
housing.
♦ Escaping electrolyte.
♦ Damaged contacts.
♦ Presence and legibility of information and warning labels.
♦ Corrosion damage.
– After performing visual check, perform classification of second
battery - A1- .
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
• With second battery - A1- removed, use high-voltage diag‐
nostics box - VAS 5581- with adapter cable - VAS 5581/7- .
• Connect black clamp of adapter cable - VAS 5581/7- to neg‐
ative terminal of second battery - A1- .
• CAN bus terminal resistor of high-voltage diagnostics box -
VAS 5581- is pre-set to 120 ohms and must not be changed.
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Systems with diagnostic capability
♦ 0080 - Battery regulator auxiliary accumulator 1 -A1 (12V Li-
ion)
♦ 0080 - Battery regulator auxiliary accumulator 1 (12V Li-ion),
features
♦ 0080 - Classification, A1 - second battery
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.

2.9 Inspecting and classifying battery, 48 V

- A6-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester

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♦ High-voltage diagnostics box - VAS 5581- (if required)

♦ Adapter cable - VAS 5581/1A- (if required)

♦ Adapter cable - VAS 5581/1A-2- (if required)
Procedure

CAUTION
Risk to health due to toxic dust and liquids.
– Never perform work on lithium-ion batteries in which a short
circuit has occurred.

CAUTION
The lithium-ion battery can become extremely hot. This can
cause injuries.
Take care not to burn your hands.
– Do not touch the hot battery.
– Put on protective gloves.

Check battery, 48 V - A6- for:

♦ Cracks in housing of battery, 48 V - A6-
♦ Deformation of housing of battery, 48 V - A6-
♦ Temperature-induced discolourations and heat tinting on
housing.
♦ Escaping electrolyte.
♦ Damaged contacts.
♦ Presence and legibility of information and warning labels.
♦ Corrosion damage.
– After performing visual check, perform a classification of bat‐
tery, 48 V - A6- .
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
• If battery, 48 V - A6- is removed from vehicle, use high-voltage
diagnostics box - VAS 5581- with adapter cable - VAS
5581/1A- and adapter cable - VAS 5581/1A-2- .
• Connect black terminals of adapter cable - VAS 5581/1A- and
adapter cable - VAS 5581/1A-2- to negative terminal of bat‐
tery, 48 V - A6- .
• CAN bus terminal resistor of high-voltage diagnostics box -
VAS 5581- is pre-set to 120 ohms and must not be changed.
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.

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– Select Test plan tab.

– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Systems with diagnostic capability
♦ 0021 - Battery management 48V -A6
♦ 0021 - Battery management 48V, functions
♦ 0021 - Classification, battery, 48 V - A6-
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.

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3 Voltage converter
⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - voltage converter”, page 32
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing voltage converter”, page 32

3.1 Exploded view - voltage converter

1 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ 3.5 Nm
2 - Bolt
❑ 25 Nm
3 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Nut: 20 Nm
4 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
5 - Earth cable
❑ Nut: 20 Nm
6 - Voltage converter (48 V/12
V) - A7-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 32
7 - Bracket
❑ For voltage converter
8 - Nut
❑ 3x
❑ 3.5 Nm

3.2 Removing and installing voltage con‐

verter
Removing
– De-energise 48 V system and disconnect battery - A-
⇒ page 16 .
– Remove luggage compartment side trim (left-side) ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim
panels; Removing and installing luggage compartment side
trim .

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– Unplug electrical connector -1-.

– Slide flap -2- to side -arrow- to release and then open flap.

– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 2-.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- and move wiring clear.

– Remove nuts -2, 5- and bolt -3-.

– Move air duct -1- clear at longitudinal member and detach
voltage converter -4- with bracket.

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– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Release fasteners -1, 2- and take voltage converter -4- out of
bracket -3-.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - voltage converter”, page 32

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4 Jump-start terminal
⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - jump-start terminal”, page 35

4.1 Exploded view - jump-start terminal

1 - Terminal 30 wiring junction

- TV2-
❑ With jump-start terminal
❑ Overview of fitting loca‐
tions ⇒ page 245
2 - Remote positive terminal
❑ 18 Nm
3 - Remote earth terminal
❑ 9 Nm
4 - Body

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5 Alternator
⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - alternator”, page 36
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing alternator”, page 41
⇒ “5.3 Checking alternator”, page 51

5.1 Exploded view - alternator

⇒ “5.1.1 Exploded view - alternator C without sliding bushes
(0K0)”, page 36
⇒ “5.1.2 Exploded view - alternator C with sliding bushes (0K0)”,
page 37
⇒ “5.1.3 Exploded view - starter-alternator C29 , vehicles with 2.0
ltr. TFSI engine (0K4 + VH0)”, page 38
⇒ “5.1.4 Exploded view - starter-alternator C29 , vehicles with 2.0
ltr. TDI engine (0K4 + VH0)”, page 39
⇒ “5.1.5 Exploded view - starter-alternator C29 , vehicles with 3.0
ltr. TDI engine (0K4 + VH2)”, page 40

5.1.1 Exploded view - alternator - C- without sliding bushes (0K0)

1 - Bolt
❑ 4x
Aluminium bolt
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 8 Nm +180°
2 - Alternator
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 41
3 - Electrical connector
4 - Terminal 30/B+
5 - Cap
6 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm

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5.1.2 Exploded view - alternator - C- with sliding bushes (0K0)

1 - Bolts
❑ 23 Nm
2 - Alternator
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 41
3 - Sliding bush
❑ Stiff alternator mount
bushes must be freed;
otherwise the clamping
force of the bush will not
be adequate even when
the bolts are tightened
to the correct torque
4 - Electrical connector
5 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
6 - Cap
7 - Terminal 30/B+

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5.1.3 Exploded view - starter-alternator - C29- , vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine
(0K4 + VH0)

1 - Bolt
❑ Not available as re‐
placement part
2 - Idler roller
❑ Not available as re‐
placement part
3 - Bolt
❑ Not available as re‐
placement part
4 - Idler roller
❑ Not available as re‐
placement part
5 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ En‐
gine; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cyl‐
inder block (pulley end);
Exploded view - cylinder
block (pulley end)
6 - Starter-alternator - C29-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 48
7 - Electrical connector
8 - Terminal 30/B+
9 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
10 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ Aluminium bolt
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 8 Nm +180°
11 - Tensioner
❑ For starter-alternator - C29-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing
poly V-belt tensioner

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5.1.4 Exploded view - starter-alternator - C29- , vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine
(0K4 + VH0)

1 - Tensioner
❑ For starter-alternator -
C29-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley
end); Removing and in‐
stalling poly V-belt ten‐
sioner
2 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ En‐
gine; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cyl‐
inder block (pulley end);
Exploded view - cylinder
block (pulley end)
3 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 23 Nm
4 - Sliding bush
❑ Stiff alternator mount
bushes must be freed;
otherwise the clamping
force of the bush will not
be adequate even when
the bolts are tightened
to the correct torque
5 - Starter-alternator - C29-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 48
6 - Electrical connector
7 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
8 - Terminal 30/B+

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5.1.5 Exploded view - starter-alternator - C29- , vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI engine
(0K4 + VH2)

1 - Starter-alternator coolant
pump - V621-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Coolant pump/thermo‐
stat assembly; Remov‐
ing and installing elec‐
tric coolant pump
2 - Not fitted
3 - Not fitted
4 - Positive cable
5 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
6 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
7 - Earth cable
8 - Connection
❑ For coolant hose
9 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 8 Nm
10 - Coolant hose
11 - Connection
❑ For coolant hose
12 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
13 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
14 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing
15 - Starter-alternator - C29-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 41
16 - Electrical connector
17 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 23 Nm
18 - Threaded pin
❑ 2x
❑ 9 Nm
19 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 23 Nm
20 - O-ring
❑ Renew after removing

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21 - Connection
❑ For coolant hose
22 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm

5.2 Removing and installing alternator

⇒ “5.2.1 Removing and installing alternator C - vehicles with 2.0
ltr. TFSI engine (0K0)”, page 41
⇒ “5.2.2 Removing and installing starter-alternator C29 - vehicles
with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine (0K4)”, page 42
⇒ “5.2.3 Removing and installing alternator C - vehicles with 3.0
ltr. TFSI engine (0K0)”, page 42
⇒ “5.2.4 Removing and installing alternator C - vehicles with 2.0
ltr. TDI engine (0K0)”, page 44
⇒ “5.2.5 Removing and installing starter-alternator C29 - vehicles
with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine (0K4)”, page 44
⇒ “5.2.6 Removing and installing alternator C - vehicles with 3.0
ltr. TDI engine (0K0)”, page 45
⇒ “5.2.7 Removing and installing starter-alternator C29 - vehicles
with 3.0 ltr. TDI engine (0K4)”, page 48

5.2.1 Removing and installing alternator - C- -

vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI engine (0K0)
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Detach poly V-belt from alternator pulley ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.
13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly
V-belt .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Remove nut -2- and move B+ wire -3- clear.

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– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and remove alternator.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew aluminium bolts if removed.
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
– Start engine and check that poly V-belts run properly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1.1 Exploded view - alternator C without sliding bushes
(0K0)”, page 36

5.2.2 Removing and installing starter-alterna‐

tor - C29- - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TFSI
engine (0K4)
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 14 .
– Slacken off poly V-belt and detach from starter-alternator pul‐
ley ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end);
Removing and installing poly V-belt .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Remove nut -2- and move B+ wire -1- clear.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Take starter-alternator -1- out upwards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Make sure poly V-belt is properly seated and correctly routed.
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 17 .
– Start engine and check that poly V-belts run properly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1.3 Exploded view - starter-alternator C29 , vehicles with
2.0 ltr. TFSI engine (0K4 + VH0)”, page 38

5.2.3 Removing and installing alternator - C- -

vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TFSI engine (0K0)
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .

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– Remove noise insulation (front) ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐

terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing
noise insulation .
– Remove closure plate for bumper cover ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front) .
– Remove bolt -2- on both sides and press radiator bracket -1-
with radiator towards front -arrow-.
– Detach poly V-belt from alternator pulley ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.
13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly
V-belt .

– Remove nut -1- and move B+ wire clear.

– Unplug electrical connector -2-.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows- for alternator -1- approx. six turns.

– Tap carefully on bolt heads with a hammer to release bushes
on alternator mountings.
– Remove bolts completely.
– Detach alternator from bracket and take it out towards right.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– To facilitate positioning of alternator, drive back bushes for
securing bolts slightly.
• Stiff alternator mount bushes must be freed; otherwise the
clamping force of the bush will not be adequate even when the
bolts are tightened to the correct torque.
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
– Start engine and check that poly V-belts run properly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1.2 Exploded view - alternator C with sliding bushes
(0K0)”, page 37
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 19 ; Radiator/radiator fans; Exploded view
- radiator/radiator fans

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5.2.4 Removing and installing alternator - C- -

vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI engine (0K0)
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Remove tensioner for poly V-belt ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing tensioner
for poly V-belt .
– Detach air conditioner compressor at bracket and tie up to side
⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner com‐
pressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor
at bracket .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Unscrew nut -2- and detach B+ wire -1-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- approx. six turns.
– Tap carefully on bolt heads with a hammer to release bushes
on alternator mountings.
– Remove bolts completely.
– Remove alternator -4- downwards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– To facilitate positioning of alternator, drive back bushes for
securing bolts slightly.
• Stiff alternator mount bushes must be freed; otherwise the
clamping force of the bush will not be adequate even when the
bolts are tightened to the correct torque.
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
– Start engine and check that poly V-belts run properly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1.2 Exploded view - alternator C with sliding bushes
(0K0)”, page 37

5.2.5 Removing and installing starter-alterna‐

tor - C29- - vehicles with 2.0 ltr. TDI
engine (0K4)
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 14 .
– Remove tensioner for poly V-belt ⇒ Servicing; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing tensioner
for poly V-belt .

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– Remove bolt -arrow-.

– Detach air conditioner compressor at bracket and tie up to side
⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air conditioner com‐
pressor; Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor
at bracket .

– Unplug electrical connector -5-.

– Move B+ wire -6- clear at engine support.
– Remove bolt -3-.
– Detach starter-alternator -4- from bracket and move it for‐
wards slightly.
– Remove nut -2- and move B+ wire -1- clear.
– Remove starter-alternator downwards and to the side.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– To facilitate positioning of alternator, drive back bushes for
securing bolts slightly.
• Stiff alternator mount bushes must be freed; otherwise the
clamping force of the bush will not be adequate even when the
bolts are tightened to the correct torque.
– Make sure poly V-belt is properly seated and correctly routed.
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 16 .
– Start engine and check that poly V-belts run properly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1.4 Exploded view - starter-alternator C29 , vehicles with
2.0 ltr. TDI engine (0K4 + VH0)”, page 39

5.2.6 Removing and installing alternator - C- -

vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI engine (0K0)
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Air
cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing .

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– Remove bolt -arrow-.

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Move bracket -2- clear with pressure differential sender -
G505- .

Engine generation I:
– Press release tabs on both sides and disconnect crankcase
breather hose -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -3- and move electrical wire clear.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach intake connecting pipe
-1-.
– Remove water separator at longitudinal member ⇒ Fuel sup‐
ply system; Rep. gr. 20 ; Fuel filter; Exploded view - fuel filter .

Engine generation II:

– Press release tabs on both sides and disconnect crankcase
breather hose -2-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach intake connecting pipe
-1-.
All versions (continued):
– Release subframe shield and move it to one side ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Removing and
installing subframe shield .

– Release hose clip -4-, detach air hose from air pipe and press
to one side.
– Remove bolts -1- and pull air pipe -2- off turbocharger (leave
in installation position).
– Detach poly V-belt from alternator pulley ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.
13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing poly
V-belt .
– Remove closure plate for bumper cover ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front) .
– Equipment version with auxiliary heater: Remove exhaust sys‐
tem ⇒ Auxiliary heater, supplementary heater; Rep. gr. 82 ;
Auxiliary/supplementary heater; Removing and installing ex‐
haust system .
– Remove lower longitudinal member (right-side) ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Lock carrier; Exploded
view - lock carrier .

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– Unclip cover -1-.

– Remove bolt -2- and detach idler roller (right-side).

– Unscrew bolts -arrows- for alternator -1- approx. six turns.

– Tap carefully on bolt heads with a hammer to release bushes
on alternator mountings.
– Remove bolts completely.

– Detach alternator -4- from bracket.

– Pry off cap, remove nut -1- and detach B+ wire -3-.
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Take out alternator towards right.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– To facilitate positioning of alternator, drive back bushes for
securing bolts slightly.
• Stiff alternator mount bushes must be freed; otherwise the
clamping force of the bush will not be adequate even when the
bolts are tightened to the correct torque.
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
– Start engine and check that poly V-belts run properly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1.2 Exploded view - alternator C with sliding bushes
(0K0)”, page 37
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Exploded
view - cylinder block (pulley end)
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbocharger; Exploded view - tur‐
bocharger
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view -
charge air system
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view -
hose connections for charge air system
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Lambda probe; Exploded view -
Lambda probe

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5.2.7 Removing and installing starter-alterna‐

tor - C29- - vehicles with 3.0 ltr. TDI
engine (0K4)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Coolant collecting system - VAS 5014- or drip tray for work‐
shop hoist - VAS 6208-

♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-

Removing
– De-energise 48 Volt system ⇒ page 17 .
– Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Air
cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing .
– Remove bolt -arrow-.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Move bracket -2- with exhaust gas pressure sensor 1 - G450-
clear.

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– Press release tabs on both sides and disconnect crankcase

breather hose -2-.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach resonator -1-.

– Remove bolt (top) -1-.

– Remove front wheel spoiler (right-side) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove lower longitudinal member (right-side) ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Lock carrier; Exploded
view - lock carrier .
– Release hose clip -4- and detach air hose from air pipe -2-.
– Remove tensioner for poly V-belt ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing tensioner
for poly V-belt .
– Release subframe shield and move it to one side ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Subframe; Removing and
installing subframe shield .
– Remove bolts -1, 3-.
– Remove coolant pipes (front) ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant
pipes; Removing and installing coolant pipes .

– Place collector tank from coolant collecting system -VAS

5014- or drip tray for workshop hoist - VAS 6208- underneath.
– Release hose clip -arrow- and disconnect coolant hose from
coolant pipe (front).

– Move positive cable -2- clear at air pipe -1-.

– Remove starter-alternator coolant pump ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.
19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly; Removing and in‐
stalling electric coolant pump .

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– Unplug electrical connector -1- and move wiring harness -2-

clear -arrows-.

– Remove bolt -2- and move bracket -1- with electrical wiring
clear.

– Unplug electrical connector -3-.

– Remove nuts -1, 2- and move electrical wiring clear.
– Remove heat shield for drive shaft ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 40 ; Drive shaft; Removing and installing
heat shield for drive shaft .

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– Unscrew nuts -5- and bolts -6-.

– Remove threaded pins -1-.
– Release hose clip -4- and detach coolant hose -3-.
– Turn starter-alternator and take it out to side with back facing
outwards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Re-energise 48 Volt system ⇒ page 18 .
– If starter-alternator was renewed, “Replace control unit” func‐
tion must be selected.
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Switch on ignition.
– Select and start Diagnosis mode.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Systems with diagnostic capability
♦ 00CC - Starter alternator -C29
♦ 00CC - functions
♦ 00CC - Replace control unit
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Start engine and check that poly V-belts run properly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1.5 Exploded view - starter-alternator C29 , vehicles with
3.0 ltr. TDI engine (0K4 + VH2)”, page 40
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 21 ; Turbocharger; Exploded view - tur‐
bocharger
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view -
charge air system
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view -
hose connections for charge air system
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Lambda probe; Exploded view -
Lambda probe

5.3 Checking alternator

⇒ “5.3.1 Checking alternator C (0K0)”, page 51
⇒ “5.3.2 Checking starter-alternator C29 (0K4 + VH0)”,
page 52
⇒ “5.3.3 Checking starter-alternator C29 (0K4 + VH2)”,
page 52

5.3.1 Checking alternator - C- (0K0)

Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.

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– Select Test plan tab.

– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ 12V vehicle electrical system
♦ C - Alternator, check
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.

5.3.2 Checking starter-alternator - C29- (0K4

+ VH0)
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ 12V vehicle electrical system
♦ C29 - Starter alternator - test
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.

5.3.3 Checking starter-alternator - C29- (0K4

+ VH2)
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select Diagnosis mode and begin diagnosis.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Systems with diagnostic capability
♦ 00CC - Starter alternator -C29
♦ 00CC - Subsystems, background conditions
♦ C29 - Starter alternator - test
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.

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6 Starter
⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - starter”, page 53
⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing starter”, page 54

6.1 Exploded view - starter

1 - Starter
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 54
2 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque for
vehicles with manual
gearbox/dual clutch
gearbox ⇒ Manual
gearbox/dual clutch
gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ;
Removing and installing
gearbox; Tightening tor‐
ques for gearbox
❑ Tightening torque for
vehicles with automatic
gearbox ⇒ Automatic
gearbox; Rep. gr. 37 ;
Removing and installing
gearbox; Tightening tor‐
ques for gearbox
3 - Spacer sleeve
❑ Only on vehicles with 4-
cyl. engine
4 - Electrical connector
5 - Nut
❑ 20 Nm
6 - Terminal B+
7 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque for
vehicles with manual
gearbox/dual clutch
gearbox ⇒ Manual
gearbox/dual clutch
gearbox; Rep. gr. 34 ;
Removing and installing
gearbox; Tightening torques for gearbox
❑ Tightening torque for vehicles with automatic gearbox ⇒ Automatic gearbox; Rep. gr. 37 ; Removing
and installing gearbox; Tightening torques for gearbox

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6.2 Removing and installing starter

⇒ “6.2.1 Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 4-cyl. en‐
gine”, page 54
⇒ “6.2.2 Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 6-cyl. TFSI
engine”, page 55
⇒ “6.2.3 Removing and installing starter - vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI
engine”, page 56

6.2.1 Removing and installing starter - vehi‐

cles with 4-cyl. engine
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Remove engine support (right-side) ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing engine
support .
– Remove bolt -arrow-.

– Remove bolt -5- and nut -4-.

– Detach starter -item 1-, unplug electrical connector -3- and
move B+ wire -2- clear.

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Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:

NOTICE
Risk of damage to starter if incorrectly handled.
– Only tighten bolt with spacer sleeve between starter and
gearbox.

– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .

Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - starter”, page 53
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 10 ; Assembly mountings; Exploded view
- assembly mountings

6.2.2 Removing and installing starter - vehi‐

cles with 6-cyl. TFSI engine
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 401 04-
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Carefully pull engine cover panel off retaining pins one after
another -arrows-. Do not jerk engine cover panel away, and
do not try to pull on one side only.

– Equipment version without auxiliary heater: Release fastener

-arrow- and press coolant circulation pump - V50- to one side.

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– Remove bolt -arrow-.

– Remove alternator ⇒ page 45 .
– Remove engine support (right-side) ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing engine
support .

– Remove bolt -5- and nut -4-.

– Detach starter -1-, unplug electrical connector -3- and move B
+ wire -2- clear.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Vehicles with sealing element: Clean contact surface -1- on
timing chain cover (bottom) and sealing element -2- with
cleaning solution - D 009 401 04- .
– Bond sealing element to timing chain cover (bottom).
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - starter”, page 53

6.2.3 Removing and installing starter - vehi‐

cles with 6-cyl. TDI engine
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Remove emission control module ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 26 ;
Emission control system; Removing and installing emission
control module .
– Remove alternator ⇒ page 45 .
– Remove engine support (right-side) ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 13 ;
Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing engine
support .

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– Remove bolt -arrow-.

– Remove bolt -5- and nut -4-.

– Detach starter -item 1-, unplug electrical connector -3- and
move B+ wire -2- clear.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check correct installation position of cover -arrow-.
Note:
If it is difficult to fit the starter, use a silicone-free lubricating spray.
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - starter”, page 53

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7 Adaptive cruise control

⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting locations - adaptive cruise control”, page
58
⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing adaptive cruise control unit”, page
59

7.1 Overview of fitting locations - adaptive cruise control

1 - Bracket
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 59
2 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 2.5 Nm
3 - Clip
❑ Without opening
❑ Cannot be removed
without being irrepara‐
bly damaged
❑ Note installation posi‐
tion
4 - Clip
❑ With opening
❑ Cannot be removed
without being irrepara‐
bly damaged
5 - Stud
❑ 3x
❑ Note setting dimension
⇒ page 60
6 - Clip
❑ 3x
❑ Must be renewed if stud
was removed
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 61
7 - Adaptive cruise control unit
♦ Right-side: adaptive cruise
control unit - J428-
♦ Left-side: control unit 2 for
adaptive cruise control - J850-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 59
❑ Adjust adaptive cruise control system ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Adaptive cruise
control; Adjusting adaptive cruise control .
8 - Operating lever for adaptive cruise control
❑ Combined as one component with steering column switch module. Cannot be renewed separately
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “12.2 Removing and installing steering column switch module”, page 163
9 - Dash panel insert
❑ With control unit in dash panel insert - J285-

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10 - Bumper (front)
11 - Clip
❑ With opening
❑ Cannot be removed without being irreparably damaged

7.2 Removing and installing adaptive cruise

control unit
⇒ “7.2.1 Removing and installing adaptive cruise control unit
J428 / J850 ”, page 59
⇒ “7.2.2 Removing and installing bracket for adaptive cruise con‐
trol unit J428 / J850 ”, page 59
⇒ “7.2.3 Renewing clip on adaptive cruise control unit J428 ”,
page 61

7.2.1 Removing and installing adaptive cruise

control unit - J428- / -J850-
If renewing the control unit, select the “Replace control unit” func‐
tion for the appropriate control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Removing
– Remove air intake grille ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front) .
– Move wiring harness clear -arrow-.
– Remove bolts -2, 3, 6-.
– Release catches -4-.
– Detach bracket from guide -1-.
– Clean and dry the control unit in the area around the electrical
connector.
– Unplug electrical connector -7-.
– Detach bracket with adaptive cruise control unit.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check electrical connector for damage, contact corrosion and
water ingress and repair if necessary ⇒ Electrical system;
General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Repairing wiring harnesses
and connectors .
– Adjust adaptive cruise control system ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Adaptive cruise control; Adjusting adap‐
tive cruise control .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting locations - adaptive cruise control”,
page 58

7.2.2 Removing and installing bracket for

adaptive cruise control unit - J428- / -
J850-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Digital caliper, 150 mm - VAS 6335-

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Removing
– Remove adaptive cruise control unit ⇒ page 59 .
– Set control unit down on a soft and clean surface.
– Break off clips -arrows-.
– Remove bracket -2- from adaptive cruise control unit - J428-
-item 1-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Insert new clips into bracket until they engage.
– Left side of vehicle: The closed clip -1- must be located on the
bottom inner side of the bracket -2-.

– Right side of vehicle: The closed clip -1- must be located on

the bottom outer side of the bracket -2-.

– Use digital caliper -VAS 6335- to measure dimension -a- on

all studs and adjust if necessary.
• Dimension -a- = 17.6 mm

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– Position bracket on control unit using studs.

• Stud must be correctly aligned with clip.
– Press stud -1- into clip -2- as far as stop, as shown.

7.2.3 Renewing clip on adaptive cruise control

unit - J428-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Digital caliper, 150 mm - VAS 6335-
Procedure
• Adaptive cruise control unit - J428- removed from bracket.
Note:
It is not possible to remove the clips without irreparably damaging
them.
– Insert a screwdriver between hook and housing.
– Using the screwdriver, bend each hook outwards towards the
centre until it audibly breaks off.
– To avoid broken hooks becoming caught in housing, remove
hooks from inside clip with long-nose pliers.

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– Insert new clip into bore in housing as shown and press on by

hand until it engages audibly.
• The lugs on the clip must sit correctly in the recesses.
– Insert stud and screw in.
• Stud must be correctly aligned with clip.

– Screw stud into adaptive cruise control unit as far as dimen‐

sion -a-.
– Use digital caliper, 150 mm - VAS 6335- to measure dimension
-a- on all studs and adjust if necessary.
• Dimension -a- = 17.6 mm

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90 – Gauges, instruments
1 Safety precautions
Observe safety precautions ⇒ “1 Safety precautions”, page 1

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2 Dash panel insert

⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - dash panel insert”, page 64
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - head-up display”, page 65
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing dash panel insert with control unit
in dash panel insert J285 ”, page 66
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing control unit for head-up display”,
page 70
⇒ “2.5 Calibrating control unit for head-up display”, page 73

2.1 Exploded view - dash panel insert

1 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1.5 Nm
2 - Trim for dash panel insert
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ;
Dash panel; Removing
and installing trim for
dash panel insert
3 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm
4 - Dash panel insert - with
driver information system
❑ Different versions avail‐
able ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue
❑ With control unit in dash
panel insert - J285-
❑ Do not dismantle
❑ In the event of a defect,
the dash panel insert
must be renewed
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 66
5 - Electrical connector
❑ For dash panel insert
6 - Connector for fibre optic ca‐
ble
❑ Cover with protective
cap for wiring harness
connector - VAS
6223/9- .
7 - Connector for fibre optic cable
❑ Cover with protective cap for wiring harness connector - VAS 6223/9- .
8 - Aerial wire
9 - Electrical connector
❑ For dash panel insert

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10 - Dash panel insert - Audi virtual cockpit

❑ With control unit in dash panel insert - J285-
❑ Do not dismantle
❑ In the event of a defect, the dash panel insert must be renewed
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 68
11 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm

2.2 Exploded view - head-up display

1 - Outer bracket
❑ For control unit for head-
up display
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 72
2 - Nut
❑ 3x
❑ 8 Nm
3 - Control unit for head-up dis‐
play - J898-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 70
❑ Calibrating ⇒ page 73
4 - Bolt
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 2x
❑ Tightening sequence
⇒ page 66
5 - Spreader rivet
❑ For air duct
6 - Air duct
❑ For control unit for head-
up display
7 - Dash panel
8 - Retaining clip
9 - Cover (top)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.4.1 Removing and
installing control unit for
head-up display”,
page 70
10 - Spreader rivet
❑ For air duct
11 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torques and sequence ⇒ page 66
12 - Bolt
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 2x

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❑ Tightening torques and sequence ⇒ page 66

13 - Central tube
14 - Nut
❑ 3x
❑ 8 Nm
15 - Inner bracket
❑ For control unit for head-up display
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 73

Control unit for head-up display - tightening torque and sequence

– Tighten bolts in sequence shown:
Bolts Tightening torque
-1- 5.5 Nm
-2, 3- 4 Nm

2.3 Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert with control unit in dash panel insert
- J285-
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing dash panel insert with control
unit in dash panel insert J285 - with driver information system”,
page 66
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing dash panel insert with control
unit in dash panel insert J285 - Audi virtual cockpit”, page 68

2.3.1 Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert with control unit in dash panel insert
- J285- - with driver information system
If control unit (dash panel insert) is to be renewed, select the “Re‐
place control unit” function for appropriate control unit in ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hook - T40207-

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♦ Protective cap for cable connector - VAS 6223/9- from fibre-

optic conductor repair set - VAS 6223A-

Removing
– Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible, using
full range of steering column adjuster.
– Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
– Remove dash panel vent (driver side) ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing
outer dash panel vents .
– Remove dash panel vents (centre and passenger side) ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Re‐
moving and installing centre vent .
– Remove bolts -2-.
– Release fastener -1- in direction of -arrow- and detach trim for
dash panel insert -3-.

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– Remove bolts -1, 4-.

– Insert hook - T40207- between dash panel and dash panel
insert and engage in centre -3-, as shown.
– Pull dash panel insert -2- out of catch -arrow- using hook -
T40207- and swivel towards rear.

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.

– Depending on equipment version: Unplug connector -2- for fi‐
bre optic cable.

– Seal open connector plug -2- of fibre optic cable with protective
cap for cable connector - VAS 6223/9- -item 1-.
Note:
Protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage
to end face of fibre optic cable which would impair light transmis‐
sion.
– Take out dash panel insert towards front passenger side be‐
tween steering wheel and dash panel.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - dash panel insert”, page 64

2.3.2 Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert with control unit in dash panel insert
- J285- - Audi virtual cockpit
If control unit (dash panel insert) is to be renewed, select the “Re‐
place control unit” function for appropriate control unit in ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester.
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Hook - T40207- (2x)

♦ Protective cap for cable connector - VAS 6223/9- from fibre-

optic conductor repair set - VAS 6223A-

Removing
– Move steering wheel down and to rear as far as possible, using
full range of steering column adjuster.
– Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
– Remove dash panel vent (driver side) ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing
outer dash panel vents .
– Remove dash panel vents (centre and passenger side) ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Re‐
moving and installing centre vent .
– Remove bolts -1, 3-.
– Insert both hooks - T40207- between dash panel and dash
panel insert and engage as shown at outer breather openings.
– Using both hooks - T40207- , carefully pull dash panel insert
-2- out of catch -arrow- and swivel towards rear.

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– Unplug connectors:
1- For aerial
2- For fibre optic cable
3- For dash panel insert

– Seal open connector plug -2- of fibre optic cable with protective
cap for cable connector - VAS 6223/9- -item 1-.
Note:
Protective cap prevents contamination of or mechanical damage
to end face of fibre optic cable which would impair light transmis‐
sion.
– Take out dash panel insert towards front passenger side be‐
tween steering wheel and dash panel.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - dash panel insert”, page 64

2.4 Removing and installing control unit for

head-up display
⇒ “2.4.1 Removing and installing control unit for head-up display”,
page 70
⇒ “2.4.2 Removing and installing outer bracket”, page 72
⇒ “2.4.3 Removing and installing inner bracket”, page 73

2.4.1 Removing and installing control unit for

head-up display
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Wedges - T10383-

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Removing
– Remove windscreen ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 64 ; Windscreen; Removing and installing windscreen .
– Pry cover (top) -2- off dash panel -1- using wedge -T10383/1- .

– Cover control unit -3- with a soft cloth.

NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage to control unit for head-up display.
– Only remove bolts from control unit as indicated.
– Never remove bolts for upper section of housing.

– Remove bolts -1, 2, 4-.

– Lift out control unit slightly and unplug electrical connector.
– Detach control unit.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:

NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage to control unit for head-up display.
– If a control unit is dropped, it must not be reused.
– Never press on upper section of housing when fitting control
unit.

– Fit control unit and tighten bolts.

– Locate windscreen in position and secure temporarily, but do
not bond in glass.
– Switch on ignition and check function of control unit.
• A number should be visible on the windscreen.
– Calibrate control unit for head-up display ⇒ page 73 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Control unit for head-up display - tightening torque and
sequence”“ , page 66

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2.4.2 Removing and installing outer bracket

Removing
– Remove dash panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Cover control unit -2- with a soft cloth.

NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage to control unit for head-up display.
– Only remove bolts from control unit as indicated.
– Never remove bolts for upper section of housing.

– Remove bolts -1, 3, 4-.

– Lift out control unit slightly and unplug electrical connector.
– Detach control unit.

– Remove nuts -arrows-.

– Detach bracket -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:

NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage to control unit for head-up display.
– If a control unit is dropped, it must not be reused.
– Never press on upper section of housing when fitting control
unit.

– Check function of control unit.

• A number should be visible on the windscreen.
– Calibrate control unit for head-up display ⇒ page 73 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - head-up display”, page 65
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Control unit for head-up display - tightening torque and
sequence”“ , page 66

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2.4.3 Removing and installing inner bracket

Removing
– Remove dash panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Cover control unit -2- with a soft cloth.

NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage to control unit for head-up display.
– Only remove bolts from control unit as indicated.
– Never remove bolts for upper section of housing.

– Remove bolts -1, 3, 4-.

– Lift out control unit slightly and unplug electrical connector.
– Detach control unit.
– Remove air duct ⇒ Heating, air conditioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air
duct system; Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distri‐
bution in passenger compartment .

– Move wiring harness clear.

– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Detach bracket -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:

NOTICE
Risk of irreparable damage to control unit for head-up display.
– If a control unit is dropped, it must not be reused.
– Never press on upper section of housing when fitting control
unit.

– Check function of control unit.

• A number should be visible on the windscreen.
– Calibrate control unit for head-up display ⇒ page 73 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - head-up display”, page 65
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Control unit for head-up display - tightening torque and
sequence”“ , page 66

2.5 Calibrating control unit for head-up dis‐

play
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
♦ Calibration board for head-up display - VAS 721 011-
Requirements
– The control unit for head-up display must be calibrated in the
following situations:
• If the control unit for head-up display - J898- has been re‐
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• If the windscreen has been removed and installed.

• If the event memory contains the entry “no or incorrect basic
setting/adaption”.
Preparations
– Vehicle must be standing on a smooth and level surface.
– Apply parking brake – the vehicle must not be moved while the
calibration procedure is being performed.
– Fold down and disengage sun visors on both sides and swivel
round to side windows.
– Attach calibration board for head-up display -1- to centre
brackets -2, 3- for sun visors.
Performing calibration
• Vehicle diagnostic tester is connected.
– Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Body
♦ Electrical system
♦ 0001 - Self-diagnosis compatible systems
♦ 0082 - Control unit for head-up display -J898-
♦ 0082 - Control unit for head-up display, functions
♦ 0082 - Calibration of head-up display
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
– After completing calibration of control unit for head-up display,
exit “Calibration”, switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic
connector.

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3 Horn
⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - horn”, page 75
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing treble horn H2 / bass horn H7 ”,
page 76

3.1 Exploded view - horn

1 - Mounting (right-side)
❑ For impact bar
2 - Nut
❑ 11 Nm
3 - Treble horn - H2-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 76
4 - Bracket
❑ For horn (right-side)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 77
5 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
6 - Mounting (left-side)
❑ For impact bar
7 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
8 - Bracket
❑ For horn (left-side)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 77
9 - Bass horn - H7-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 76
10 - Nut
❑ 11 Nm

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3.2 Removing and installing treble horn -

H2- / bass horn - H7-
⇒ “3.2.1 Removing and installing treble horn H2 / bass horn H7 ”,
page 76
⇒ “3.2.2 Removing and installing treble horn H2 / bass horn H7 -
S line, SQ5 TDI”, page 76
⇒ “3.2.3 Removing and installing brackets for horns”, page 77

3.2.1 Removing and installing treble horn -

H2- / bass horn - H7-
Removing
– Remove front wheel spoiler ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel
housing liner (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Unscrew nut -3- and detach horn -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - horn”, page 75

3.2.2 Removing and installing treble horn -

H2- / bass horn - H7- - S line, SQ5 TDI
Removing
– Remove air intake grille ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
Vehicles with auxiliary radiator:
– Remove closure plate for bumper cover ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view -
bumper cover .
– Remove front left wheel spoiler ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view -
wheel housing liner (front) .
– Unfasten hose clip -1- and move air pipe (left-side) clear at
charge air cooler.

All vehicles (continued):

– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Unscrew nut -2- and detach horn -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - horn”, page 75
♦ ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view -
hose connections for charge air system

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3.2.3 Removing and installing brackets for

horns
Removing
– Remove front wheel spoiler ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel
housing liner (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Remove bolt -4-.
– Detach horn -2- with bracket -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - horn”, page 75

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92 – Windscreen wash/wipe system

1 Safety precautions
Observe safety precautions ⇒ “1 Safety precautions”, page 1

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2 Windscreen wiper system

⇒ “2.1 Overview of fitting locations - windscreen wiper system”,
page 79
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - windscreen wiper system”, page 80
⇒ “2.3 Moving windscreen wipers to service position”, page 81
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing wiper blade”, page 82
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing wiper arms”, page 82
⇒ “2.6 Adjusting wiper arms”, page 84
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing wiper motor V ”, page 85
⇒ “2.8 Removing and installing rain and light sensor”, page 85

2.1 Overview of fitting locations - windscreen wiper system

1 - Headlight washer jet

❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 101
2 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 90
3 - Grommet
❑ For washer fluid hose in
bonnet
4 - Washer jet
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 90
5 - Wiper arm
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 80
6 - Wiper motor - V-
❑ With wiper motor control
unit - J400-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 80

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2.2 Exploded view - windscreen wiper sys‐

tem
⇒ “2.2.1 Exploded view - windscreen wiper system”, page 80
⇒ “2.2.2 Exploded view - windscreen wiper system, rain and light
sensor”, page 81

2.2.1 Exploded view - windscreen wiper system

1 - Wiper motor - V-
❑ With wiper motor control
unit - J400-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 85
2 - Bolt
❑ Tightening sequence
⇒ page 81
3 - Nut
❑ 21 Nm
4 - Cap
5 - Wiper arm, passenger side
(LHD)
❑ Different length ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 82
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 84
6 - Wiper blade, passenger
side (LHD)
❑ Different length ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 82
7 - Wiper blade, driver side
(LHD)
❑ Different length ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 82
8 - Wiper arm, driver side
(LHD)
❑ Different length ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 82
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 84
9 - Cap
10 - Nut
❑ 21 Nm
11 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque and sequence ⇒ page 81
12 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque and sequence ⇒ page 81

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Wiper motor - tightening torque and tightening sequence

– Tighten bolts in stages in the sequence shown:
Stage Bolts Tightening torque
1. -1 … 3- Screw in by hand until contact is made
2. -1 … 3- 8 Nm

2.2.2 Exploded view - windscreen wiper system, rain and light sensor

1 - Silicone pad
❑ Renew after removing
2 - Retainer
❑ For rain and light sensor
- G397-
❑ Bonded to windscreen
3 - Clip
4 - Rain and light sensor -
G397-
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment version: with sun‐
light penetration photo‐
sensor - G107- , humid‐
ity sender - G355-
❑ Different versions avail‐
able; for correct version
refer to ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 85
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 88

2.3 Moving windscreen wipers to service

position
• The bonnet must be completely closed if the wiper motor
needs to be run during repair work (the voltage supply to the
wiper motor is cut off when the bonnet is open).

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– At sub-zero temperatures, first check that the wiper blades are

not frozen onto the glass.
– Briefly switch ignition on and off again.
– Operate “touch wipe” function within 10 seconds.
• The wipers will run to the “service position”.

NOTICE
The bonnet can be damaged if the wipers are allowed to run
back to the park position.
– Never move the vehicle when the wiper arms are lifted up
off the windscreen.

Note:
The wipers run back to the park position when road speed ex‐
ceeds 6 km/h or when the wiper switch is operated.

2.4 Removing and installing wiper blade

Removing
– Move windscreen wipers to service position ⇒ page 81 .
– Lift wiper arm off windscreen.
– Press retaining clip -arrow A- and slide wiper blade -1- off wip‐
er arm -2- -arrow B-.
– Detach wiper blade.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Please note that the wiper blades for the driver's and pas‐
senger's sides are of different lengths.

– Guide wiper blade -1- into wiper arm -2- in parallel position
-arrow-. Make sure that retaining clip on wiper blade engages
audibly in wiper arm when fitting wiper blade.
– The wipers will run back from the “service position” when the
wiper switch is operated or when road speed exceeds 6 km/
h.

2.5 Removing and installing wiper arms

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Tool kit for wiper arms - T10369-

Removing
• To avoid damage, only release wiper arms with puller -
T10369/1- .
• The bonnet must be closed if the wiper motor needs to be run
during repair work (the voltage supply to the wiper motor is cut
off when the bonnet is open).
– Pry trim caps -arrows- off wiper arms -1- with a screwdriver.
– Slacken nuts -2- a few turns.

– Apply puller - T10369/1- at wiper arm -1- as shown.

– Apply thrust piece -2- at wiper shaft.
– Turn bolt -3- clockwise until wiper arm is clear of wiper shaft.
– Remove nuts and detach wiper arms.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Please note that the wiper blades for the driver's and pas‐
senger's sides are of different lengths.
– Adjust wiper arms ⇒ page 84 .

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2.6 Adjusting wiper arms

Procedure
Note:
The bonnet must be completely closed if the wiper motor needs
to be run during repair work (the voltage supply to the wiper motor
is cut off when the bonnet is open).
– Remove wiper arms ⇒ page 82 .
– Switch on ignition.
– Actuate “touch wipe” function and allow wiper motor to move
to end position.
Note:
♦ Every 2nd time the wiper motor is switched off, it moves the
wiper arms slightly past the end position, which ensures that
the lip of the wiper blade is tipped the other way.
♦ The wiper motor moves the wiper arms down beyond their end
position and then back up slightly to do this. Do not adjust the
wiper crank while the wiper arms are in this raised position.
♦ Instead, carry out adjustment or checks only after the wiper
motor has moved the wiper arms directly to their normal park
position (not raised); if necessary let wipers carry out another
“touch wipe”.
– Switch off ignition.
– Fit wiper arm with wiper blade attached to wiper shaft.
– Align tips of wiper blades -2- with plenum chamber cover -1-
at bottom edge of windscreen -3-:
Page Setting dimension -a- in mm
Driver side 23 +10
Passenger side 18 +10

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– Tighten nuts -2- for wiper arms -1-.

– Switch on ignition.
– Actuate “touch wipe” function and allow wiper arms to move
to end position.
– Switch off ignition.
– Check setting of wiper arms again and correct if necessary.
– Press trim caps -arrows- onto wiper arms.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.2.1 Exploded view - windscreen wiper system”, page 80

2.7 Removing and installing wiper motor - V-

If renewing the control unit, select the “Replace control unit” func‐
tion for the appropriate control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Removing
– Remove wiper arms ⇒ page 82 .
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum
chamber cover .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Take wiper frame -1- with linkage and wiper motor out of ple‐
num chamber.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Fit wiper motor with wiper frame in vehicle.
– Tighten bolts ⇒ page 81 .
– Adjust wiper arms ⇒ page 84 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Wiper motor - tightening torque and tightening se‐
quence”“ , page 81

2.8 Removing and installing rain and light

sensor
⇒ “2.8.1 Removing and installing rain and light sensor G397 ”,
page 85
⇒ “2.8.2 Renewing rain and light sensor G397 ”, page 88

2.8.1 Removing and installing rain and light

sensor - G397-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 401 04-

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Removing
– Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
– Remove interior mirror ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Interior mirror; Removing and installing interior mirror .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Insert a narrow screwdriver -5- into opening and release catch‐
es of retaining clip -2- -arrows-, as shown in illustration.
– Wait one minute to allow silicone pad to loosen enough so that
it can be removed without leaving residue.
– Loosen rain and light sensor - G397- -4- by turning it back and
forth and take it out of mounting -1-.

NOTICE
Risk of damage to humidity sensor if incorrectly handled.
– Proceed with great care when removing and installing rain
and light sensor.

– Rain and light sensor must be renewed if humidity sensor

-arrow- is damaged.
– Clean bonding surface on windscreen with cleaning fluid - D
009 401 04- .
• Any silicone residue must be removed completely.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew silicone pad and retaining clip.
– Release catches on old retaining clip -1- -arrows- and detach
it from sensor -2-.
– Press on new retaining clip until it engages audibly.

– Remove silicone pad -2- from sensor -3-, ensuring that no

residue remains.
– Clean bonding surface -1- on sensor with a lint-free cloth.

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– Remove silicone paper -1- from silicone pad -3-.

– Transparent protective film -2- remains on silicone pad to as‐
sist with installation.

– Using transparent protective film -1- to help you, position sili‐

cone pad -2- on sensor -3- so that it is centred.
– Press silicone pad onto sensor through protective film, ensur‐
ing that no air bubbles are present.

– Remove protective film -2- from silicone pad -1-.

– Apply a small amount of cleaning fluid - D 009 401 04- to sili‐
cone pad.
Note:
To prevent the silicone pad from becoming dirty, do not remove
the protective film until just before fitting the pad.

– Insert sensor -4- into mounting -2-.

• In order to function correctly, rain and light sensor - G397-
must be clear and there must be no air bubbles between it and
the windscreen.
– Press on retaining clips -1, 5- until they engage audibly.
– Plug in electrical connector -3-.

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2.8.2 Renewing rain and light sensor - G397-

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 401 04-
Removing
– Switch off ignition and store ignition key outside of vehicle.
– Remove interior mirror ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Interior mirror; Removing and installing interior mirror .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Insert a narrow screwdriver -5- into opening and release catch‐
es of retaining clip -2- -arrows-, as shown in illustration.
– Wait one minute to allow silicone pad to loosen enough so that
it can be removed without leaving residue.
– Loosen rain and light sensor - G397- -4- by turning it back and
forth and take it out of mounting -1-.
– Clean bonding surface on windscreen with cleaning fluid - D
009 401 04- .
• Any silicone residue must be removed completely.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:

NOTICE
Risk of damage to humidity sensor if incorrectly handled.

– Press tabs -arrows- on protective cover -2- together gently and

detach from sensor -1-.
Note:
To prevent the silicone pad from becoming dirty, do not remove
the protective cover until just before fitting the pad.

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– Insert sensor -4- into mounting -2-.

• In order to function correctly, rain and light sensor - G397-
must be clear and there must be no air bubbles between it and
the windscreen.
– Press on retaining clips -1, 5- until they engage audibly.
– Plug in electrical connector -3-.
– The rain and light sensor must be coded if it is renewed ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester.

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3 Windscreen washer system

⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - windscreen washer system”, page 90
⇒ “3.2 Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir”,
page 91
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing windscreen washer fluid level
sender”, page 92
⇒ “3.4 Removing and installing washer pump”, page 92
⇒ “3.5 Removing and installing washer jets”, page 92
⇒ “3.6 Adjusting washer jets”, page 93

3.1 Exploded view - windscreen washer system

1 - Sealing grommet
❑ Renew if damaged
2 - Washer pump - V5-
❑ For windscreen and rear
window washer system
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 92
3 - Strainer
4 - Filler cap
❑ For filler neck
5 - Grommet
❑ For washer fluid hose in
bonnet
6 - Washer fluid hose
❑ To washer jets
7 - Right washer jet
❑ With right washer jet
heater element - Z21-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 92
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 93
8 - Left washer jet
❑ With left washer jet
heater element - Z20-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 92
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 93
9 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ For windscreen/rear
window washer system
and headlight washer
system
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 91
10 - Bolt
❑ 8 Nm
11 - Sealing grommet
❑ Renew if damaged

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12 - Windscreen washer fluid level sender - G33-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 92

3.2 Removing and installing washer fluid

reservoir
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Drip tray
Removing
• Front wheel removed ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres .
– Remove wheel housing liner (front right) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing
and installing wheel housing liner (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Remove bolt -4-.
– Lift washer fluid reservoir -5- -arrow A- and, at the same time,
push it forwards -arrow B-. This will release bracket -2- from
mounting -3-.

– Unplug electrical connectors -2, 3-.

– Place drip tray under washer fluid reservoir.
– Detach washer fluid hoses -1, 7- from washer pump.
– Detach washer fluid hose -6- from headlight washer system
pump.
– Move washer fluid hose -5- and electrical wiring harness -4-
clear.
– Detach washer fluid reservoir.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - windscreen washer system”, page 90

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3.3 Removing and installing windscreen

washer fluid level sender
Removing
• Front wheel removed ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 44 ; Wheels, tyres .
– Remove wheel housing liner (front right) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing
and installing wheel housing liner (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Pull windscreen washer fluid level sender -3- out of washer
fluid reservoir.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check sealing grommet -2- for damage.

3.4 Removing and installing washer pump

Removing
– Remove washer fluid reservoir as far as is necessary to ac‐
cess washer pump ⇒ page 91 .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Release retaining clips -arrows- and pull washer fluid hoses
-2, 5- off washer pump -4-.
– Lift washer pump out of washer fluid reservoir.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check sealing grommet -1- for damage.

3.5 Removing and installing washer jets

Removing
– Press washer jet -1- in direction of -arrow A- and then unclip
it from bonnet -arrow B-.

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– Release retaining clip -2- and pull washer fluid hose -3- off
washer jet -1- for windscreen washer system.
– If fitted, unplug electrical connector -4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– When fitting washer fluid hose, make sure that retaining clip
engages audibly in connection on washer fluid hose.

3.6 Adjusting washer jets

– Adjust washer jets for windscreen washer system ⇒ Mainte‐
nance ; Booklet 830 .
– If spray pattern does not match specifications, clean the con‐
taminated washer jet.
Cleaning washer jet:

NOTICE
Risk of damage to washer jets if incorrectly handled.
– Do NOT use any tools or implements to clean the washer
jets.

– Remove washer jet ⇒ page 92 .

– Rinse washer jet with clean water in opposite direction to nor‐
mal flow.
– To remove any remaining obstructions, blow out with com‐
pressed air only (in opposite direction to normal flow).
– If spray pattern still does not match specifications, renew
washer jet.

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4 Rear window wiper system

⇒ “4.1 Overview of fitting locations - rear window wiper system”,
page 94
⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - rear window wiper system”, page 95
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing wiper blade”, page 95
⇒ “4.4 Removing and installing wiper arm”, page 95
⇒ “4.5 Adjusting wiper arm”, page 97
⇒ “4.6 Removing and installing rear window wiper motor V12 ”,
page 97

4.1 Overview of fitting locations - rear window wiper system

1 - Washer fluid reservoir

❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 98
2 - Washer jet
❑ For reversing camera
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 98
3 - Rear window wiper motor -
V12-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 95
4 - Washer jet
❑ For rear window
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 98
5 - Wiper arm
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 95

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4.2 Exploded view - rear window wiper system

1 - Washer fluid hose

❑ For rear window washer
system
2 - Nut
❑ 8 Nm
3 - Rear window wiper motor -
V12-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 97
4 - Rubber seal
❑ Renew if damaged
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “4.6 Removing and in‐
stalling rear window
wiper motor V12 ”, page
97
5 - Wiper arm
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 95
6 - Nut
❑ 12 Nm
7 - Washer jet
8 - Cover for rear window wiper
9 - Wiper blade
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 95

4.3 Removing and installing wiper blade

Removing
– Lift wiper arm off rear window.
– Pull wiper blade -1- downwards off wiper arm -2- in direction
of -arrow-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• The wiper blade must engage audibly in the wiper arm.

4.4 Removing and installing wiper arm

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Tool kit for wiper arms - T10369-

Removing
– Switch on ignition.
– Operate rear wiper and allow wiper arm to move to end posi‐
tion.
– Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment and store
the ignition key outside the vehicle.
– Carefully pry cap apart slightly -arrows- and lift off.

– Carefully pull off washer jet -2-.

– Slacken nut -1- one turn.

– Place an M6 nut -4- on top of nut.

– Apply puller - T10369/1- at wiper arm -1- as shown in illustra‐
tion.
– Apply thrust piece -2- at wiper shaft.
– Turn bolt -3- clockwise until wiper arm is clear of wiper shaft.
– Remove nut and detach wiper arm.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Adjust wiper arm ⇒ page 97 .

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4.5 Adjusting wiper arm

Procedure
– Remove wiper arm ⇒ page 95 .
– Switch on ignition.
– Operate rear wiper and allow wiper arm to move to end posi‐
tion.
– Switch off ignition.
– Apply wiper arm with wiper blade fitted at wiper shaft and align
wiper blade on rear window as follows.
• Dimension -a- = 19 + 5 mm
Note:
This figure specifies the distance between the tip of the wiper
blade and the bottom edge of the rear window.
– Tighten nut for wiper arm.
– Switch on ignition.
– Operate rear wiper and allow wiper arm to move to end posi‐
tion.
– Check setting for wiper arm again and correct if necessary.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - rear window wiper system”, page 95

4.6 Removing and installing rear window

wiper motor - V12-
Removing
– Remove wiper arm ⇒ page 95 .
– Remove rear lid trim (bottom) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing
and installing rear lid trim (bottom) .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Pull retaining clip -arrow A- and disconnect washer fluid hose
-2- from connecting pipe for washer jet.
– Unscrew nuts -arrows B- and detach rear window wiper motor
- V12- -item 1-.
– Carefully pry grommet out of rear window if necessary.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Insert new grommet -2- into rear window -1-.
• Marking -3- should point upwards.
• Fluid hose must audibly engage in washer jet connection.
– Adjust wiper arm ⇒ page 97 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - rear window wiper system”, page 95

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5 Rear window washer system

⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - rear window washer system”, page 98
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing washer jet”, page 99
⇒ “5.3 Adjusting washer jet”, page 100

5.1 Exploded view - rear window washer system

1 - Sealing grommet
❑ Renew if damaged
2 - Washer pump - V5-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 92
3 - Washer fluid hose
❑ From washer pump
4 - Rear window wiper motor -
V12-
5 - Wiper arm
6 - Cover for rear window wiper
7 - Washer jet
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 99
❑ Adjusting ⇒ page 100
8 - Washer fluid hose
❑ Depending on vehicle
equipment
❑ From washer pump
9 - Washer jet
❑ Depending on vehicle
equipment
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 99
10 - Handle
11 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 91
12 - Washer fluid hose
❑ To washer jet

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5.2 Removing and installing washer jet

⇒ “5.2.1 Removing and installing washer jet - wiper arm”,
page 99
⇒ “5.2.2 Removing and installing washer jet - handle with revers‐
ing camera”, page 99

5.2.1 Removing and installing washer jet -

wiper arm
Removing
– Carefully pry cap apart slightly -arrows- and lift off.

– Carefully pull washer jet -2- off connecting pipe in direction of

-arrow-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Insert washer jet with spray opening pointing into recess on
wiper arm -1-.

5.2.2 Removing and installing washer jet -

handle with reversing camera
Removing
– Remove rear lid trim (bottom) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing
and installing rear lid trim (bottom) .
– Release retaining clip -arrow- and pull off washer fluid hose
-1-.
– Release catch -3- and pull washer jet -4- out of handle -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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5.3 Adjusting washer jet

– Adjust washer jets for rear window washer system ⇒ Mainte‐
nance ; Booklet 830 .
– If spray pattern does not match specifications, clean the con‐
taminated washer jet.
Cleaning washer jet:

NOTICE
Risk of damage to washer jets if incorrectly handled.
– Do NOT use any tools or implements to clean the washer
jets.

– Remove washer jet ⇒ page 99 .

– Rinse washer jet with clean water in opposite direction to nor‐
mal flow.
– To remove any remaining obstructions, blow out with com‐
pressed air only (in opposite direction to normal flow).
– If spray pattern still does not match specifications, renew
washer jet.

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6 Headlight washer system

⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - headlight washer system”, page 101
⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing headlight washer system pump
V11 ”, page 102
⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing washer jets”, page 102

6.1 Exploded view - headlight washer system

1 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 2 Nm
2 - Washer jet
❑ Pre-set at factory; no
need for adjustment fol‐
lowing installation
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 102
3 - Cover
❑ For headlight washer jet
4 - Fluid distributor hose
❑ To washer jets
5 - Fluid hose
❑ From headlight washer
system pump
6 - Headlight washer system
pump - V11-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 102
7 - Sealing grommet
❑ Renew if damaged
8 - Washer fluid reservoir
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 91
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6.2 Removing and installing headlight

washer system pump - V11-
Removing
– Remove washer fluid reservoir as far as is necessary to ac‐
cess washer pump ⇒ page 91 .
– Unplug electrical connector -4-.
– Press release tabs and detach washer fluid hose -5-.
– Pull headlight washer system pump -3- out of washer fluid
reservoir.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check sealing grommet -1- for damage.
– If a new pump is being installed, insulation -2- must be fitted
around it to prevent rattling noises.

6.3 Removing and installing washer jets

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Engine bung set - VAS 6122-

Removing
– Remove cover for headlight washer jet ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view -
bumper cover .
– Remove front wheel spoiler ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel
housing liner (front) .
– Equipment version with auxiliary radiator: Remove auxiliary
radiator and move it to one side with coolant hoses attached
⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 19 ; Radiators/radiator fans; Removing
and installing auxiliary radiator .

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– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Place drip tray under washer jet.
– Detach washer jet -1-.
– Disconnect washer fluid hose -2-; to do so, press release tabs
-3-.
– Seal off hose connector with clean plug from engine bung set
- VAS 6122- .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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94 – Lights, bulbs, switches - exterior

1 Safety precautions
Observe safety precautions ⇒ “1 Safety precautions”, page 1

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2 Headlights
⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - headlights”, page 105
⇒ “2.2 Removing and installing headlights”, page 112
⇒ “2.3 Adjusting headlights”, page 116
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing front turn signal bulb M5 / M7 ”,
page 131
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing fog light bulb L22 / L23 ”,
page 131
⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing gas discharge bulb L13 / L14 ”,
page 132
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing output module for headlight”, page
133
⇒ “2.8 Installing repair kit for headlight housing”, page 135
⇒ “2.9 Adapting headlights for driving on the left side of the road”,
page 135
⇒ “2.10 Adapting headlights for driving on the right side of the
road”, page 135

2.1 Exploded view - headlights

⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - headlight mounting”, page 105
⇒ “2.1.2 Exploded view - headlights, gas discharge headlight”,
page 107
⇒ “2.1.3 Exploded view - LED headlight”, page 109
⇒ “2.1.4 Exploded view - headlights, repair kit for headlight”, page
111

2.1.1 Exploded view - headlight mounting

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1 - Mounting bracket
❑ For headlight
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 115
2 - Counterholder
❑ For adjuster screw
3 - Adjuster screw
❑ To adjust front bumper
cover and headlight to
body contour
4 - Headlight retainer
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.2.2 Removing and
installing headlight
mounting”, page 115
5 - Bolt
❑ 6 Nm
6 - Headlight retainer
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.2.2 Removing and
installing headlight
mounting”, page 115
7 - Bolt
❑ 6 Nm
8 - Bolt
❑ 4.5 Nm

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2.1.2 Exploded view - headlights, gas discharge headlight

1 - Filter membrane
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 116
2 - Headlights
♦ Front left headlight - MX1-
♦ Front right headlight - MX2-
❑ With the following inte‐
grated components:
♦ Left headlight range control
motor - V48- (not fitted on
NAR versions)
♦ Right headlight range con‐
trol motor - V49- (not fitted
on NAR versions)
♦ Left dip beam screen motor
- V294-
♦ Right dip beam screen mo‐
tor - V295-
♦ Temperature sender 1 for
left headlight - G702-
♦ Temperature sender 1 for
right headlight - G704-
♦ Current coding resistor 1
for left headlight - N639-
♦ Current coding resistor 1
for right headlight - N665-
❑ The components cannot
be renewed separately
❑ If a component is defec‐
tive, renew headlight
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 112
3 - Adjuster nut
❑ For adjusting height of headlight
4 - Bolt
❑ 6 Nm
5 - Front turn signal bulb
♦ Front left turn signal bulb - M5-
♦ Front right turn signal bulb - M7-
❑ 12 V, 24 W
❑ Renewing bulbs ⇒ page 131
6 - Bulb
❑ All-weather light
♦ Left fog light bulb - L22-
♦ Right fog light bulb - L23-
❑ Renewing bulbs ⇒ page 131

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7 - Housing cover
8 - LED module for daytime running lights and side lights
❑ Left LED module for daytime running light and side light - L176- , right LED module for daytime running
light and side light - L177-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 136
9 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1.7 Nm
10 - Gas discharge bulb
❑ Left gas discharge (xenon) bulb - L13- integrated in left gas discharge bulb control unit - J343- , right gas
discharge (xenon) bulb - L14- integrated in right gas discharge bulb control unit - J344-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 132
11 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 1.7 Nm
12 - Housing cover
13 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 6 Nm
14 - Adjuster element
❑ 2x
❑ To adjust headlight to body contour
15 - Sealing frame
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 116
16 - Breather hose
❑ For headlight
17 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 1.7 Nm
18 - Light control unit
❑ Left light control unit - J1018- , right light control unit - J1023-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 134

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2.1.3 Exploded view - LED headlight

1 - Filter membrane
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 116
2 - Headlights
♦ Front left headlight - MX1-
♦ Front right headlight - MX2-
❑ With the following inte‐
grated components:
♦ Front left turn signal bulb -
M5-
♦ Front right turn signal bulb -
M7-
♦ Left headlight dipped beam
bulb - M29-
♦ Right headlight dipped
beam bulb - M31-
♦ Left headlight main beam
bulb - M30-
♦ Right headlight main beam
bulb - M32-
♦ Left static cornering light -
M51-
♦ Right static cornering light -
M52-
♦ Temperature sender 1 for
left headlight - G702-
♦ Temperature sender 1 for
right headlight - G704-
♦ Temperature sender 2 for
left headlight - G703-
♦ Temperature sender 2 for right headlight - G705-
♦ Temperature sender 3 for left headlight - G832-
♦ Temperature sender 3 for right headlight - G833-
♦ Temperature sender 4 for left headlight - G872-
♦ Temperature sender 4 for right headlight - G874-
♦ Temperature sender 5 for left headlight - G873-
♦ Temperature sender 5 for right headlight - G875-
♦ Current coding resistor 1 for left headlight - N639-
♦ Current coding resistor 1 for right headlight - N665-
♦ Current coding resistor 2 for left headlight - N663-
♦ Current coding resistor 2 for right headlight - N666-
♦ Current coding resistor 3 for left headlight - N664-
♦ Current coding resistor 3 for right headlight - N667-
♦ Current coding resistor 4 for left headlight - N690-
♦ Current coding resistor 4 for right headlight - N691-

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♦ Current coding resistor 5 for left headlight - N692- , not matrix LED headlights
♦ Current coding resistor 5 for right headlight - N693- , not matrix LED headlights
♦ Left headlight range control motor - V48-
♦ Right headlight range control motor - V49-
♦ Output module for left matrix headlight - A44- , matrix LED headlights only
♦ Output module for right matrix headlight - A45- , matrix LED headlights only
♦ Output module for left headlight additional functions - A47- , matrix LED headlights only
♦ Output module for right headlight additional functions - A46- , matrix LED headlights only
♦ Left headlight fan - V407- , matrix LED headlights only
♦ Right headlight fan - V408- , matrix LED headlights only
❑ The components cannot be renewed separately
❑ If a component is defective, renew headlight
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 112
3 - Adjuster nut
❑ For adjusting height of headlight
4 - Bolt
❑ 6 Nm
5 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ 1.7 Nm
6 - Output module 1 for LED headlight
❑ Different versions available ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ For dipped beam, static cornering light, main beam, matrix main beam, fan
♦ Output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31-
♦ Output module 1 for right LED headlight - A27-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 133
7 - LED module for daytime running lights and side lights
❑ Left LED module for daytime running light and side light - L176- , right LED module for daytime running
light and side light - L177-
❑ For daytime running lights, side lights and turn signal
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 137
8 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ 1.7 Nm
9 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 6 Nm
10 - Adjuster element
❑ 2x
❑ To adjust headlight to body contour
11 - Sealing frame
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 116
12 - Breather hose
❑ For headlight

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13 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 1.7 Nm
14 - Light control unit
❑ Left light control unit - J1018- , right light control unit - J1023-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 134

2.1.4 Exploded view - headlights, repair kit for headlight

1 - Headlights
2 - Inner bracket
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 135
3 - Adjuster nut
❑ For adjusting height of
headlight
4 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 6 Nm
5 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 6 Nm
6 - Outer bracket
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 135

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2.2 Removing and installing headlights

⇒ “2.2.1 Removing and installing headlights”, page 112
⇒ “2.2.2 Removing and installing headlight mounting”,
page 115
⇒ “2.2.3 Removing and installing filter membrane”, page 116
⇒ “2.2.4 Removing and installing sealing frame”, page 116

2.2.1 Removing and installing headlights

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Assembly tool - T10118-

Removing
– Turn light switch to position “0”.
– Switch off the ignition and all electrical equipment and store
the ignition key outside the vehicle.
– Remove bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing bumper cov‐
er .
Headlight (left-side):
– Release fasteners -arrow- using assembly tool - T10118- and
detach air duct (left-side) -3-.

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– Unplug electrical connector -2- for high-pressure sender -

G65- .

NOTICE
Danger of irreparable damage to refrigerant lines if the inside
film is torn.
– Never bend refrigerant lines to a radius smaller than r =
100 mm.

– Release fasteners -arrows- on both sides, disengage con‐

denser -1- from radiator and set it down on impact bar.

Continued:
– Move breather hose -1- clear.

CAUTION
High voltage can cause fatal injury.
When the headlights are switched on, the components of the
gas discharge headlights marked with yellow high-voltage
warning symbols are under high voltage. Touching the compo‐
nents may cause an electric shock.
– Never touch the components of the gas discharge head‐
lights marked with yellow high-voltage warning symbols
when the headlights are switched on.
– When performing work, switch off the ignition and all elec‐
trical equipment and store the ignition key outside the vehi‐
cle.
– Do not flash the headlights.

– Unplug electrical connector -2-.

– Lever off cover -1- -arrows-.

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– Remove bolt -3-.

– If fitted, remove bolt -1- and pull off adjuster element -2-
-arrow-.

– Release and detach clip -1- by turning it 90° -arrow-.

– Remove bolt -2-.

– Remove bolt -5- securing bracket for wing.

– Move electrical wiring harness -1, 6- clear.
– Slide headlight -4- downwards -arrow- with bracket on inside.
Release clip -7- while doing so.
– Slide headlight and bracket further downwards until mountings
-2- on lock carrier -3- are accessible.
– Swivel headlight forward on inside and remove headlight.

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Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check all adjuster elements -2- on headlight. It must be pos‐
sible to turn adjuster nut -1- to do this -arrows-.
– Screw down adjuster nuts as far as they will go, but do not
tighten.
– Align headlight at edge of wing.
• Headlight must be flush with edge of wing.
Note:
When the bolt is tightened, the adjuster nut of the adjuster ele‐
ment automatically rotates against the mounting point of the
headlight and fixes it in place.
– Adjust bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front) .
– Adjust headlights ⇒ page 116 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - headlights”, page 105

2.2.2 Removing and installing headlight

mounting
Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 112 .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Detach bracket -1- from headlight -2-.

– Release fastener -2- and detach mounting -1- from headlight

-3- -arrow-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Exploded view - headlight mounting”, page 105

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2.2.3 Removing and installing filter membrane

Removing
– Remove mounting for headlight ⇒ page 115 .
– Detach filter membrane -1- from headlight -2-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– The printed arrow -1- must point downwards on the filter mem‐
brane -2-.
• Press filter membrane onto headlight as far as stop.

2.2.4 Removing and installing sealing frame

Removing
– Remove mounting for headlight ⇒ page 115 .
– Unfasten sealing frame -2- at top and bottom of headlight -1-
-arrows- and remove.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.3 Adjusting headlights

⇒ “2.3.1 General information on adjusting headlights”,
page 116
⇒ “2.3.2 Adjusting gas discharge headlights”, page 118
⇒ “2.3.3 Adjusting LED headlights”, page 120
⇒ “2.3.4 Adjusting/calibrating matrix LED headlights”, page 122
⇒ “2.3.5 Adjusting gas discharge headlights - NAR vehicles”,
page 127
⇒ “2.3.6 Adjusting LED headlights - NAR vehicles”, page 129

2.3.1 General information on adjusting head‐

lights
♦ The following checking and adjustment procedures apply to
all countries.

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♦ However, national legislation and guidelines for individual

countries must be adhered to.
Requirements for checking and adjusting
• Tyre pressure OK.
• Headlight lenses must be clean and dry.
• Headlight lenses must not be damaged.
• Reflectors and bulbs OK.
• Vehicles with matrix LED headlights: Only use headlight ad‐
justment unit - VAS 621 001- to adjust headlights.
• Release electromechanical parking brake to relieve any load
on suspension.
• Vehicle and headlight adjustment unit must be on a level sur‐
face.
• Keep all doors and rear lid closed during entire check and ad‐
justment procedure.
• Allow headlight to cool down to ambient temperature – with
bonnet open, check by touching housing cover on back of
headlight with your hand.
Vehicles with air suspension:
• Air reservoir full (if necessary start engine and run in neutral
for approx. 2 minutes).
Vehicles with coil springs:
• Vehicle correctly loaded.
Vehicle loading: driver's seat occupied, otherwise vehicle unloa‐
ded (unladen weight).
• One person or 75 kg.
The unladen weight is the weight of the vehicle ready for operation
with full fuel tank including the weight of all equipment normally
carried.
• Fuel tank, washer fluid reservoir and SCR tank: at least 90 %
full
• Equipment: e.g. spare wheel, tools, jack, fire extinguisher etc.
If the fuel tank is not at least 90 % full, put in additional weight as
follows:
– Read off fuel tank level at fuel gauge in dash panel insert,
compare with the following table and, if necessary, place ad‐
ditional weight in luggage compartment.
Fuel gauge Additional weight in kg
Empty 52
1/4 39
1/2 26
3/4 13
Full 0
Example: If fuel tank is half full, place an additional weight of
26 kg into luggage compartment.
Note:
Use canisters filled with water as additional weight (a 5 litre can‐
ister filled with water weighs approx. 5 kg).

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All vehicles (continued):

• Dip setting -arrow- is marked on top edge of headlight -1- in
“%” for ECE countries.
• The dip setting specification for “VOR” headlights is usually
0.0 % for NAR vehicles.
Note:

The percentage value is for a range of 10 m. Example: Converting

a dip setting of 1.0 % = 10 cm.
– Lever off cover -1- -arrows-.

2.3.2 Adjusting gas discharge headlights

The headlights must be adjusted:
• If the position of the headlights has been changed (i.e. if they
have been removed/installed or if securing bolts have been
loosened).
• Running gear control unit - J775- has been re-calibrated or
renewed.
• If onboard supply control unit - J519- has been renewed.
• If rear left vehicle level sender - G76- , rear right vehicle level
sender - G77- , front left vehicle level sender - G78- or front
right vehicle level sender - G289- have been renewed.
• If there is an entry in the event memory indicating that the basic
setting for the headlights has not been performed.
Requirements
• Observe requirements for checking and adjusting
⇒ page 116 .
• Dip setting must be set on headlight adjustment unit ⇒ Oper‐
ating instructions for headlight adjustment unit .
Procedure
– Switch dipped beams on (not set to “AUTO”).
– Connect ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

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– Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.

– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Vehicle functionality
♦ Adjust / calibrate headlight
Note:
With this programme the running gear is set to normal air spring
level and the headlights return to basic setting.
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
– You will be instructed to perform headlight adjustment while
running through the programme.
Note:
The illustration and the following description refer to analogue
headlight adjustment units. Please refer to the operating instruc‐
tions for digital headlight adjustment units such as headlight
adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- ⇒ Operating instructions of head‐
light adjustment unit .
Vehicle and headlight adjustment unit must be aligned correctly
with each other.
– To achieve this, place headlight adjustment unit 100 mm in
front of the vehicle (centrally) and align it with the front of the
vehicle ⇒ Operating instructions for headlight adjustment unit .
– Move the headlight adjustment unit in front of the appropriate
headlight and check alignment again.
• The horizontal light-dark border should coincide with the set‐
ting line -1- of the test surface on the headlight adjustment unit.
• The break-away point -2- between the horizontal section of the
light-dark border on the left and the rising section on the right
should coincide with the vertical line running through the cen‐
tral point -3-. The bright spot in the centre of the beam should
be to the right of the vertical line.
• If dipped beams have been adjusted correctly the centre point
of the main beam should lie on central point -3-.

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– Before adjusting height of headlight -1-, use adjuster screw

-2- to position light-dark border below setting line.
– Then adjust light-dark border to setting line from below.
– Turn adjuster screw -3- for lateral adjustment.
Note:
The arrangement of the adjuster screws on the right headlight is
symmetrically opposite.
– After completing headlight adjustment, again follow the in‐
structions on the display of the vehicle diagnostic tester to exit
normal air spring level.
– Unplug diagnostic connector.

2.3.3 Adjusting LED headlights

The headlights must be adjusted:
• If the position of the headlights has been changed (i.e. if they
have been removed/installed or if securing bolts have been
loosened).
• Running gear control unit - J775- has been re-calibrated or
renewed.
• If onboard supply control unit - J519- has been renewed.
• If rear left vehicle level sender - G76- , rear right vehicle level
sender - G77- , front left vehicle level sender - G78- or front
right vehicle level sender - G289- have been renewed.
• If there is an entry in the event memory indicating that the basic
setting for the headlights has not been performed.
Requirements
• Observe requirements for checking and adjusting
⇒ page 116 .
• Dip setting must be set on headlight adjustment unit ⇒ Oper‐
ating instructions for headlight adjustment unit .
Procedure
– Switch dipped beams on (not set to “AUTO”).
– Connect ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Vehicle functionality
♦ Adjust / calibrate headlight
Note:
With this programme the running gear is set to normal air spring
level and the headlights return to basic setting.
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.

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– You will be instructed to perform headlight adjustment while

running through the programme.
Note:
The illustration and the following description refer to analogue
headlight adjustment units. Please refer to the operating instruc‐
tions for digital headlight adjustment units such as headlight
adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- ⇒ Operating instructions of head‐
light adjustment unit .
Vehicle and headlight adjustment unit must be aligned correctly
with each other.
– To achieve this, place headlight adjustment unit 100 mm in
front of the vehicle (centrally) and align it with the front of the
vehicle ⇒ Operating instructions for headlight adjustment unit .
– Move the headlight adjustment unit in front of the appropriate
headlight and check alignment again.
– Align headlight adjustment unit centrally with marked reflector
segment -1-.

• The horizontal light-dark border should coincide with the set‐

ting line -1- of the test surface on the headlight adjustment unit.
• The break-away point -2- between the horizontal section of the
light-dark border on the left and the rising section on the right
should coincide with the vertical line running through the cen‐
tral point -3-. The bright spot in the centre of the beam should
be to the right of the vertical line.
• If dipped beams have been adjusted correctly the centre point
of the main beam should lie on central point -3-.

– Before adjusting height of headlight -1-, use adjuster screw

-2- to position light-dark border below setting line.
– Then adjust light-dark border to setting line from below.
– Turn adjuster screw -3- for lateral adjustment.
Note:
The arrangement of the adjuster screws on the right headlight is
symmetrically opposite.
– After completing headlight adjustment, again follow the in‐
structions on the display of the vehicle diagnostic tester to exit
normal air spring level.
– Unplug diagnostic connector.

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2.3.4 Adjusting/calibrating matrix LED head‐

lights
• The matrix LED headlights are calibrated with the vehicle di‐
agnostic tester ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
• In this procedure, the dipped beam on the left headlight is ad‐
justed first and the matrix main beam is calibrated immediately
afterwards. Then the dipped beam is adjusted on the right
headlight and the matrix main beam is calibrated afterwards.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- with software ver‐
sion 1.10.000 and above

The headlights must be calibrated:

• If the position of the headlights has been changed (i.e. if they
have been removed/installed or if securing bolts have been
loosened).
• If the front camera for driver assist systems - R242- has been
renewed.
• Running gear control unit - J775- has been re-calibrated or
renewed.
• If onboard supply control unit - J519- has been renewed.
• If output module 1 for left LED headlight - A31- / output mod‐
ule 1 for right LED headlight - A27- has been renewed.
• If rear left vehicle level sender - G76- , rear right vehicle level
sender - G77- , front left vehicle level sender - G78- or front
right vehicle level sender - G289- have been renewed.
• If there is an entry in the event memory indicating that the basic
setting for the matrix headlights has not been performed/the
matrix headlights are not calibrated.
Requirements
• Observe requirements for checking and adjusting
⇒ page 116 .

NOTICE
Very strong or fluctuating ambient lighting can cause the head‐
light adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- to make measurement
errors.
– Avoid very strong or fluctuating ambient lighting.

Procedure
– Switch dipped beams on (not set to “AUTO”).
– Connect ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.

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– Select Test plan tab.

– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Vehicle functionality
♦ Adjust / calibrate headlight
Note:
With this programme the running gear is set to normal air spring
level and the headlights return to basic setting.
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
– You will be instructed to perform headlight adjustment while
running through the programme.
– Align -VAS 621 001- with centre of vehicle at a distance of
-a- = 100 mm ⇒ Operating instructions of -VAS 621 001- .

– Ensure that -VAS 621 001- is parallel with transverse axis of

vehicle. To do so, adjust laser beam of -VAS 621 001- so it
hits securing bolts for wing at front left and front right
-arrows-.
• To avoid dazzling other road users, ensure that the headlight
adjustment unit is aligned properly.
– Move headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- in front of left
headlight and perform parallel check again.

– Align headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- centrally with

marked segment -1-.

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– Press “OEM” button -arrow- in main menu of headlight adjust‐

ment unit - VAS 621 001- .

– Select “AUDI” -arrow-.

Indicated on display:
– Press button -arrow- for dipped beam (left-side).
– Wait for a moment until light measurement has been per‐
formed.

– Before adjusting height of headlight -1-, use adjuster screw

-2- to position light-dark border below setting line.
– Then adjust light-dark border to setting line from below.
– Turn adjuster screw -3- for lateral adjustment.

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– After adjusting dipped beam on left headlight, press button

-arrow-.
The subsequent part of the procedure activates a reference seg‐
ment.
– Align headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- centrally with
reference segment of headlight.

Indicated on display:
– Press button -arrow- for matrix beam 1.0.
– Wait for a moment until light measurement has been per‐
formed.

Indicated on display:
• Angle of edge of inner reference segment of left headlight is
displayed.
– Enter angle -arrow- of inner edge of reference segment in ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester . If necessary, note "+/-" sign.

Indicated on display:
– Press button -arrow-.
During the program, you are prompted to slide the headlight ad‐
justment unit - VAS 621 001- from the left to the right side.

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– Align -VAS 621 001- with centre of vehicle at a distance of

-a- = 100 mm ⇒ Operating instructions of -VAS 621 001- .

– Ensure that -VAS 621 001- is parallel with transverse axis of

vehicle. To do so, adjust laser beam of -VAS 621 001- so it
hits securing bolts for wing at front left and front right
-arrows-.
– Move -VAS 621 001- in front of right headlight and perform
parallel check again.
– Align headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- centrally with
reflector segment for dipped beam.

Indicated on display:
– Press button -arrow- for dipped beam (right-side).
– Wait for a moment until light measurement has been per‐
formed.
– Adjust dipped beam on right headlight using same procedure
as for left headlight.

Indicated on display:
– After adjusting dipped beam on right headlight, press button
-arrow-.
The subsequent part of the procedure activates a reference seg‐
ment.
– Align headlight adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- centrally with
reference segment of headlight.

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Indicated on display:
– Press button -arrow- for matrix beam 1.0.
– Wait for a moment until light measurement has been per‐
formed.

Indicated on display:
• Angle of edge of inner reference segment of right headlight is
displayed.
– Enter angle -arrow- of inner edge of reference segment in ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester . If necessary, note "+/-" sign.
– After completing calibration, read out event memory and deal
with any faults that are present.

2.3.5 Adjusting gas discharge headlights -

NAR vehicles
The headlights must be adjusted:
• If the position of the headlights has been changed (i.e. if they
have been removed/installed or if securing bolts have been
loosened).
• Running gear control unit - J775- has been re-calibrated or
renewed.
• If onboard supply control unit - J519- has been renewed.
• If rear left vehicle level sender - G76- , rear right vehicle level
sender - G77- , front left vehicle level sender - G78- or front
right vehicle level sender - G289- have been renewed.
• If there is an entry in the event memory indicating that the basic
setting for the headlights has not been performed.
Requirements
• Observe requirements for checking and adjusting
⇒ page 116 .
• Dip setting must be set on headlight adjustment unit ⇒ Oper‐
ating instructions for headlight adjustment unit .
Procedure
– Switch dipped beams on (not set to “AUTO”).
– Connect ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Vehicle functionality

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♦ Adjust / calibrate headlight

Note:
With this programme the running gear is set to normal air spring
level and the headlights return to basic setting.
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
– You will be instructed to perform headlight adjustment while
running through the programme.
Note:
The illustration and the following description refer to analogue
headlight adjustment units. Please refer to the operating instruc‐
tions for digital headlight adjustment units such as headlight
adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- ⇒ Operating instructions of head‐
light adjustment unit .
Vehicle and headlight adjustment unit must be aligned correctly
with each other.
– To achieve this, place headlight adjustment unit 100 mm in
front of the vehicle (centrally) and align it with the front of the
vehicle ⇒ Operating instructions for headlight adjustment unit .
– Move the headlight adjustment unit in front of the appropriate
headlight and check alignment again.
• Horizontal light-dark border -4- must coincide with setting line
-1- of test surface on headlight adjustment unit.
• Starting from this position, turn lateral adjuster screw until low‐
er break-away point -2- is exactly in centre position - vertical
through central point -3-.
• If dipped beams have been adjusted correctly the centre point
of the main beam should lie on central point -3-.

– Before adjusting height of headlight -1-, use adjuster screw

-2- to position light-dark border below setting line.
– Then adjust light-dark border to setting line from below.
– Turn adjuster screw -3- for lateral adjustment.
• Lateral adjuster screw must be secured with a plug after ad‐
justment. For plug, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Note:
The arrangement of the adjuster screws on the right headlight is
symmetrically opposite.
– After completing headlight adjustment, again follow the in‐
structions on the display of the vehicle diagnostic tester to exit
normal air spring level.
– Unplug diagnostic connector.

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2.3.6 Adjusting LED headlights - NAR vehi‐

cles
The headlights must be adjusted:
• If the position of the headlights has been changed (i.e. if they
have been removed/installed or if securing bolts have been
loosened).
• Running gear control unit - J775- has been re-calibrated or
renewed.
• If onboard supply control unit - J519- has been renewed.
• If rear left vehicle level sender - G76- , rear right vehicle level
sender - G77- , front left vehicle level sender - G78- or front
right vehicle level sender - G289- have been renewed.
• If there is an entry in the event memory indicating that the basic
setting for the headlights has not been performed.
Requirements
• Observe requirements for checking and adjusting
⇒ page 116 .
• Dip setting must be set on headlight adjustment unit ⇒ Oper‐
ating instructions for headlight adjustment unit .
Procedure
– Switch dipped beams on (not set to “AUTO”).
– Connect ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Vehicle functionality
♦ Adjust / calibrate headlight
Note:
With this programme the running gear is set to normal air spring
level and the headlights return to basic setting.
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
– You will be instructed to perform headlight adjustment while
running through the programme.
Note:
The illustration and the following description refer to analogue
headlight adjustment units. Please refer to the operating instruc‐
tions for digital headlight adjustment units such as headlight
adjustment unit - VAS 621 001- ⇒ Operating instructions of head‐
light adjustment unit .
Vehicle and headlight adjustment unit must be aligned correctly
with each other.
– To achieve this, place headlight adjustment unit 100 mm in
front of the vehicle (centrally) and align it with the front of the
vehicle ⇒ Operating instructions for headlight adjustment unit .

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– Move the headlight adjustment unit in front of the appropriate

headlight and check alignment again.
– Align headlight adjustment unit centrally with marked reflector
segment -1-.

• Horizontal light-dark border -4- must coincide with setting line

-1- of test surface on headlight adjustment unit.
• Starting from this position, turn lateral adjuster screw until up‐
per break-away point -2- is exactly in centre position - vertical
through central point -3-.
• If dipped beams have been adjusted correctly the centre point
of the main beam should lie on central point -3-.

– Before adjusting height of headlight -1-, use adjuster screw

-2- to position light-dark border below setting line.
– Then adjust light-dark border to setting line from below.
– Turn adjuster screw -3- for lateral adjustment.
• Lateral adjuster screw must be secured with a plug after ad‐
justment. For plug, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Note:
The arrangement of the adjuster screws on the right headlight is
symmetrically opposite.
– After completing headlight adjustment, again follow the in‐
structions on the display of the vehicle diagnostic tester to exit
normal air spring level.
– Unplug diagnostic connector.

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2.4 Removing and installing front turn signal

bulb -M5- / -M7-
Removing
– Turn housing cover -1- anti-clockwise -arrow- and detach from
headlight.

– Turn bulb holder -1- in direction of -arrow- and pull out.

– Pull bulb -2- out of bulb holder -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Fit new bulb; do not touch glass part of bulb with bare hands.
– Close housing cover (turn clockwise).

2.5 Removing and installing fog light bulb -

L22- / -L23-
Removing
– Turn housing cover -1- anti-clockwise -arrow- and detach from
headlight.

– Turn bulb holder -2- in direction of -arrow- and pull out.

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Insert new bulb in bulb holder, taking care not to touch glass
part of bulb with bare hands.
– Close housing cover (turn clockwise).

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2.6 Removing and installing gas discharge

bulb -L13- / -L14-
Removing
– Remove front wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing and
installing wheel housing liner (front) .
– Left side of vehicle: Open bracket -1- and move refrigerant
lines -2- clear.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Detach housing cover -1-.

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CAUTION
High voltage can cause fatal injury.
When the headlights are switched on, the components of the
gas discharge headlights marked with yellow high-voltage
warning symbols are under high voltage. Touching the compo‐
nents may cause an electric shock.
– Never touch the components of the gas discharge head‐
lights marked with yellow high-voltage warning symbols
when the headlights are switched on.
– When performing work, switch off the ignition and all elec‐
trical equipment and store the ignition key outside the vehi‐
cle.
– Do not flash the headlights.

– Turn gas discharge bulb -3- anti-clockwise -arrow- and take

out of housing.
– Press release tab -1- to unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Fit new gas discharge bulb in housing; do not touch glass part
of bulb with bare hands.
• Installation position: The electrical connection faces down‐
wards.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.2 Exploded view - headlights, gas discharge headlight”,
page 107

2.7 Removing and installing output module

for headlight
⇒ “2.7.1 Removing and installing output module 1 for LED head‐
light A27 / A31 ”, page 133
⇒ “2.7.2 Removing and installing light control unit J1018 / J1023
”, page 134

2.7.1 Removing and installing output mod‐

ule 1 for LED headlight -A27- / -A31-
Removing
Vehicles with 6-cylinder engine:

CAUTION
The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot.
Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.
Danger of scalding skin and other parts of the body.
– Put on protective gloves.
– Put on safety goggles.
– Cover filler cap on expansion tank with a cloth and open
carefully to release pressure.

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– Release fastener -arrow- and open filler cap -1- on coolant

expansion tank.

– Unplug electrical connector -1-.

– Lift retaining clip -4- and disconnect coolant line.
– Remove bolts -2, 3-.
– Release fastener -arrow- and tie up coolant expansion tank to
left side.
All versions (continued):
– Right side of vehicle: Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ TDI en‐
gine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Air cleaner; Removing and installing air
cleaner housing /⇒ TFSI engine; Rep. gr. 24 ; Air cleaner;
Removing and installing air cleaner housing .

– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Pull off output module -1-.
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector by pressing catch -3- and swivel‐
ling retainer -4- upwards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check seal -5- for damage.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.3 Exploded view - LED headlight”, page 109

2.7.2 Removing and installing light control unit

-J1018- / -J1023-
Removing
– Equipment version with auxiliary heater/SQ5 TDI: Remove
front wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing and installing
wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove front wheel spoiler ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel
housing liner (front) .
– Equipment version with auxiliary radiator (except SQ5 TDI):
Remove auxiliary radiator and move it to one side with coolant

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hoses attached ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 19 ; Radiators/radiator

fans; Removing and installing auxiliary radiator .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Pull off output module -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check seal -2- for damage.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1 Exploded view - headlights”, page 105

2.8 Installing repair kit for headlight housing

Note:
Broken-off headlight retaining tabs can be renewed by installing
repair kit. Renewing the entire headlight is then not necessary.
Different repair kits are available for both headlights (left-side or
right-side) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Procedure
– Remove headlight with broken retaining tab ⇒ page 112 .
– Remove remains of broken retaining tab from headlight hous‐
ing.
– Fit retaining tabs -3, 5- from repair kit on headlight housing
-1- and secure tabs with bolts -2, 4-.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.4 Exploded view - headlights, repair kit for headlight”,
page 111

2.9 Adapting headlights for driving on the

left side of the road
No adjustments need to be made to the headlights when travelling
in countries where the vehicle is driven on the other side of the
road.

2.10 Adapting headlights for driving on the

right side of the road
No adjustments need to be made to the headlights when travelling
in countries where the vehicle is driven on the other side of the
road.

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3 Daytime running lights

⇒ “3.1 Removing and installing LED module for daytime running
light and side light L176 / L177 ”, page 136
⇒ “3.2 Exploded view - signature lighting”, page 137
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing signature lighting”, page 138
⇒ “3.4 Removing and installing light for signature lighting L275 /
L276 ”, page 139

3.1 Removing and installing LED module for

daytime running light and side light -
L176- / -L177-
⇒ “3.1.1 Removing and installing LED module for daytime running
light and side light L176 / L177 - gas discharge headlights”, page
136
⇒ “3.1.2 Removing and installing LED module for daytime running
light and side light L176 / L177 - LED headlights”, page 137

3.1.1 Removing and installing LED module for

daytime running light and side light -
L176- / -L177- - gas discharge head‐
lights
Removing
– Remove headlight ⇒ page 112 .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Detach LED module -3- from headlight housing.
– Press release tab to unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check seal -1- for damage.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.2 Exploded view - headlights, gas discharge headlight”,
page 107

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3.1.2 Removing and installing LED module for

daytime running light and side light -
L176- / -L177- - LED headlights
Removing
– Remove front wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing and
installing wheel housing liner (front) .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Detach LED module -1- from headlight housing.
– Press release tab to unplug electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check seal -2- for damage.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.3 Exploded view - LED headlight”, page 109

3.2 Exploded view - signature lighting

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1 - Signature lighting
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 138
2 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 3.5 Nm
3 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1.5 Nm
4 - Light for signature lighting
♦ Light for left signature light‐
ing - L275-
♦ Light for right signature
lighting - L276-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 139
5 - Bumper cover

3.3 Removing and installing signature light‐

ing
Removing
– Remove air intake grille ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Left-side: Remove bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing
bumper cover .
– Right side: Remove wheel housing liner ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing
and installing wheel housing liner (front) .

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– Unplug electrical connector -4- and move wiring harness -2-

clear.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Detach bracket -3-.
– Take out signature lighting -1- towards rear.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Adjust adaptive cruise control system ⇒ Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Adaptive cruise control; Adjusting adap‐
tive cruise control .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.2 Exploded view - signature lighting”, page 137

3.4 Removing and installing light for signa‐

ture lighting -L275- / -L276-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Electric drill (commercially available)
♦ Drill bit, ∅ 8.5 mm
♦ Safety goggles
Removing
– Remove wheel housing liner ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing and installing
wheel housing liner (front) .
– Vehicles with headlight washer system: Move washer fluid
hose clear.
– Drill a hole -1- in rib level with outer bolt.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Pull off light for signature lighting -4-.
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check seal -2- for damage.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.2 Exploded view - signature lighting”, page 137

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4 Side marker lights

⇒ “4.1 Overview - side marker lights”, page 140
⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing rear side marker bulb”,
page 141

4.1 Overview - side marker lights

1 - Rear side marker bulb

❑ Rear left side marker
bulb - M37-
❑ Rear right side marker
bulb - M38-
❑ 12 V, 3 W (W3W)
❑ Renewing bulbs
⇒ page 141
2 - Bulb holder
3 - Headlight housing
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 112
4 - Front side marker bulb
❑ Front left side marker
bulb - M33-
❑ Front right side marker
bulb - M34-
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately
❑ If defective, renew
headlight housing
⇒ page 112
5 - Tail light cluster
❑ Different versions avail‐
able ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 149

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4.2 Removing and installing rear side mark‐

er bulb
Removing
– Remove tail light cluster ⇒ page 149 .
– Turn bulb holder -1- anti-clockwise -arrow- and pull it out of tail
light cluster.
– Pull bulb -2- out of bulb holder -4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check seal -3- for damage.
– Fit new bulb in bulb holder; do not touch glass part of bulb with
bare hands.
– Secure bulb holder by turning clockwise.

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5 Lights in exterior mirror

⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - lights in exterior mirror”, page 142
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing turn signal”, page 143

5.1 Exploded view - lights in exterior mirror

1 - Mirror glass
2 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ Tightening torque ⇒
General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ;
Exterior mirrors; Explo‐
ded view - exterior mir‐
ror
3 - Mirror trim
4 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 0.9 Nm
5 - Exterior mirror
6 - Turn signal in exterior mirror
❑ With driver side turn sig‐
nal repeater bulb - L131-
❑ With front passenger
side turn signal repeater
bulb - L132-
❑ Entire turn signal in ex‐
terior mirror must be re‐
newed as a complete
unit if an LED is defec‐
tive
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 143
7 - Cover for mirror

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5.2 Removing and installing turn signal

Removing
– Remove cover for mirror ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Exterior mirrors; Removing and installing cover
for mirror .
– Unplug electrical connector -1- for turn signal -2-.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Release catches -arrows- and detach turn signal -1- from ex‐
terior mirror -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Entire turn signal in exterior mirror must be renewed as a com‐
plete unit if an LED is defective.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - lights in exterior mirror”, page 142

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6 Lights in exterior door handle

⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - lights in exterior door handle”, page 144
⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing exterior door handle illumination
bulb”, page 144

6.1 Exploded view - lights in exterior door handle

1 - Trim for exterior door han‐

dle
2 - Exterior door handle
3 - Exterior door handle illumi‐
nation bulb
❑ Front exterior door han‐
dle
♦ Front left exterior door han‐
dle illumination bulb - L162-
♦ Front right exterior door
handle illumination bulb -
L163-
❑ Rear exterior door han‐
dle
♦ Rear left exterior door han‐
dle illumination bulb - L168-
♦ Rear right exterior door
handle illumination bulb -
L169-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 144
4 - Lens
❑ For exterior door handle
illumination bulb

6.2 Removing and installing exterior door

handle illumination bulb
Removing
– Front door: Remove trim for exterior door handle ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Explo‐
ded view - door handle and door lock .
– Rear door: Remove trim for exterior door handle ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 58 ; Door components; Explo‐
ded view - door handle and door lock .

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– Press bulb -2- off exterior door handle -1- -arrow- and detach.
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Entire exterior door handle illumination bulb must be renewed
if LED is defective.

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7 Lights in sill panel trim

⇒ “7.1 Overview - entry lights”, page 146

7.1 Overview - entry lights

1 - Light for sill panel moulding

background lighting, driver
side - W102-
❑ Integrated in sill panel
trim; cannot be renewed
separately if defective
❑ Renewing sill panel trim
⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ;
Passenger compart‐
ment trim panels; Re‐
moving and installing sill
panel trim
2 - Light for sill panel moulding
background lighting, front pas‐
senger side - W103-
❑ Integrated in sill panel
trim; cannot be renewed
separately if defective
❑ Renewing sill panel trim
⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ;
Passenger compart‐
ment trim panels; Re‐
moving and installing sill
panel trim

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8 Tail light cluster

⇒ “8.1 Exploded view - tail light cluster on body”, page 147
⇒ “8.2 Exploded view - tail light cluster on rear lid”, page 149
⇒ “8.3 Removing and installing tail light cluster”, page 149
⇒ “8.4 Removing and installing tail light cluster on rear lid”,
page 151
⇒ “8.5 Removing and installing bulbs on tail light cluster in bumper
cover”, page 151
⇒ “8.6 Removing and installing rear lid closed sender G525 /
G526 ”, page 152

8.1 Exploded view - tail light cluster on body

1 - Tail light cluster

❑ Different versions avail‐
able ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 149
2 - Brake and tail light bulb
❑ Left brake and tail light
bulb 3 - M82-
❑ Right brake and tail light
bulb 3 - M83-
❑ 12 V, 16 W (W16W)
❑ Renewing bulbs
⇒ page 151
3 - Rear turn signal bulb
❑ Bulb 2 for rear left turn
signal - M80-
❑ Bulb 2 for rear right turn
signal - M81-
❑ 12 V, 21 W
❑ Renewing bulbs
⇒ page 151
4 - Bulb holder
5 - Bulb holder
6 - Bulb holder
7 - Bulb holder
8 - Rear lid closed sender
❑ Rear lid closed sender 1
- G525-
❑ Rear lid closed sender 2
- G526-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 152
9 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 2 Nm
10 - Striker
❑ For rear lid lock

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11 - Rear fog light bulb

❑ Rear left fog light bulb - L46-
❑ Rear right fog light bulb - L47-
❑ 12 V, 16 W (W16W)
❑ Renewing bulbs ⇒ page 151
12 - Reversing light bulb
❑ Left reversing light bulb - M16-
❑ Right reversing light bulb - M17-
❑ 12 V, 16 W (W16W)
❑ Renewing bulbs ⇒ page 151
13 - Retaining element
❑ For bolt
14 - Bolt
❑ 2.5 Nm
15 - Cap
❑ For bolt
❑ In bumper cover

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8.2 Exploded view - tail light cluster on rear lid

1 - Tail light cluster

❑ In rear lid
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 151
2 - Nut
❑ Tightening torque and
sequence ⇒ page 149
3 - Grommet
4 - Nut
❑ Tightening torque and
sequence ⇒ page 149
5 - Grommet
6 - Seal
❑ Self-adhesive
❑ Renew if damaged
7 - Nut
❑ Tightening torque and
sequence ⇒ page 149
8 - Inner spacer
❑ Self-adhesive
❑ Renew if damaged
9 - Outer spacer
❑ Self-adhesive
❑ Renew if damaged

Tail light cluster - tightening torque and tightening sequence

– Tighten nuts for tail light cluster to 3.5 Nm in the sequence
-1, 2, 3-.

8.3 Removing and installing tail light cluster

Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Scraper no. 3 from scraper set - VAS 6845-

Removing
– Turn light switch to position “0”.
– Mask the area around the cap with a soft cloth to protect the
paintwork.
– Press outer side of cap -2- inwards -arrow-.
– Detach cap and leave hanging.
– Remove bolt -1-.

– Swivel tail light cluster -2- out of bumper cover slightly

-arrow A- by applying scraper at inner side of cluster.
– Press tail light cluster out of bumper cover -arrow B- by ap‐
plying scraper at outer side of cluster. This will release fastener
-1-.
– Pull tail light cluster out of bumper cover and unplug electrical
connector.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Initially insert tail light cluster -4- into bumper cover -2- on the
outside, making sure that guide -3- engages in mounting
-arrow-.
– Press tail light cluster on as far as stop, ensuring that fastener
-1- engages audibly.
– Tighten bolt.
– Press cap into bumper cover until it engages audibly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “8.1 Exploded view - tail light cluster on body”, page 147

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8.4 Removing and installing tail light cluster

on rear lid
Removing
– Turn light switch to position “0”.
– Remove tail light cover ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing and
installing tail light cover .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Pull off grommets -1-.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Detach tail light cluster.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check self-adhesive seal -3- and spacer -1, 4- on tail light
cluster -2- for damage.
• Renew seal if it is damaged or does not bond properly.
Note:
Water can enter the passenger compartment if the seal is dam‐
aged or not bonded on properly.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ Fig. ““Tail light cluster - tightening torque and tightening se‐
quence”“ , page 149

8.5 Removing and installing bulbs on tail

light cluster in bumper cover
Removing
– Remove tail light cluster ⇒ page 149 .
– Turn bulb holder -1- anti-clockwise -arrow- and pull it out of tail
light cluster.
– Pull bulb -4- out of bulb holder -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check seal -2- for damage.
– Fit new bulb in bulb holder; do not touch glass part of bulb with
bare hands.
– Secure bulb holder by turning clockwise.

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8.6 Removing and installing rear lid closed

sender -G525- / -G526-
Removing
– Remove lock carrier trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing
and installing lock carrier trim .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Remove rear lid closed sender -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “8.1 Exploded view - tail light cluster on body”, page 147

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9 High-level brake light

⇒ “9.1 Exploded view - high-level brake light”, page 153
⇒ “9.2 Removing and installing high-level brake light bulb”,
page 153

9.1 Exploded view - high-level brake light

1 - Wiring harness adapter

2 - High-level brake light
❑ High-level brake light
bulb - M25-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 153
3 - Retaining clip
4 - Spoiler
5 - Retaining clip

9.2 Removing and installing high-level

brake light bulb
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Front-end hook - 3370-

Removing
– Insert front-end hook - 3370- in middle underneath high-level
brake light. To do so, pull trim downwards slightly -arrow A-.
– Pull high-level brake light -1- out -arrow B- as shown using
front-end hook - 3370- on both sides.
– Unplug electrical connector.
– Detach high-level brake light.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Entire high-level brake light must be renewed if LED is defec‐
tive.

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10 Number plate light

⇒ “10.1 Removing and installing number plate light X4 / X5 ”, page
155

10.1 Removing and installing number plate

light -X4- / -X5-
Removing
– Turn light switch to position “0”.
– Take number plate light -3- out of rear lid; to do so apply a
screwdriver -1- at slot -2- and push in direction of -arrow-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If the LED is defective, the number plate light must be com‐
pletely renewed.
– Insert number plate light in opening and engage on opposite
side.

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11 Entry and start authorisation

⇒ “11.1 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation
system”, page 156
⇒ “11.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system”, page
157
⇒ “11.3 Exploded view - exterior door handle for keyless entry
system”, page 159
⇒ “11.4 Removing and installing front exterior door handle
switches”, page 159
⇒ “11.5 Removing and installing rear exterior door handle
switches”, page 160
⇒ “11.6 Removing and installing aerial for entry and start system”,
page 161

11.1 Overview of fitting locations - entry and start authorisation system

1 - Entry and start authorisa‐

tion button - E408-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 212
2 - Ignition key
3 - Interior aerial 1 for entry and
start system - R138-
❑ With emergency trans‐
ponder coil
❑ Overview of fitting loca‐
tions ⇒ page 157
4 - Luggage compartment aer‐
ial for entry and start system -
R137-
❑ Overview of fitting loca‐
tions ⇒ page 157
5 - Mounting bracket
❑ For convenience sys‐
tem central control unit
6 - Convenience system cen‐
tral control unit - J393-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ;
Central locking system;
Removing and installing
convenience system
central control unit -
J393-

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11.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless

entry system
⇒ “11.2.1 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system
(front)”, page 157
⇒ “11.2.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system
(rear)”, page 158

11.2.1 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system (front)

1 - Interior aerial 1 for entry and

start authorisation - R138-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 161
2 - Bracket
❑ For interior aerial 1 for
entry and start authori‐
sation - R138-
3 - Front passenger's exterior
door handle
❑ With front passenger
door exterior handle
contact sensor - G416-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 159
4 - Bracket
❑ For convenience sys‐
tem central control unit
5 - Convenience system cen‐
tral control unit - J393-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ;
Central locking system;
Removing and installing
convenience system
central control unit -
J393-
6 - Driver's exterior door han‐
dle
❑ With driver door exterior
handle touch sensor -
G415-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 159

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11.2.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system (rear)

1 - Luggage compartment aer‐

ial for entry and start system -
R137-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 161
2 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 2 Nm
3 - Convenience system cen‐
tral control unit - J393-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ;
Central locking system;
Removing and installing
convenience system
central control unit -
J393-
4 - Bracket
❑ For convenience sys‐
tem central control unit
5 - Left aerial for entry and start
authorisation - R200-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 162
6 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1.5 Nm
7 - Rear exterior door handle
(driver side)
❑ With rear left door exte‐
rior door handle touch
sensor - G417-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 159
8 - Rear exterior door handle (passenger side)
❑ With rear right door exterior door handle touch sensor - G418-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 159
9 - Right aerial for entry and start authorisation - R201-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 162
10 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1.5 Nm

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11.3 Exploded view - exterior door handle for keyless entry system

1 - Mounting bracket
2 - Anti-theft cover
❑ For door lock
3 - Door lock
4 - Exterior door handle
5 - Lock cylinder
❑ Driver side only
6 - Contact sensor for exterior
door handle
Front door:
❑ Driver exterior door han‐
dle contact sensor -
G415- , front passenger
exterior door handle
contact sensor - G416-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 159
❑ Press on until it engages
audibly
Rear door:
❑ Contact sensor for rear
left exterior door handle
- G417- , contact sensor
for rear right exterior
door handle - G418-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 160
❑ Press on until it engages
audibly
7 - Trim
❑ For exterior door handle

11.4 Removing and installing front exterior

door handle switches
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6543-

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Removing
– Remove trim for exterior door handle ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Exploded view - door
handle and door lock .
– Using an angle driver, press contact sensor for exterior door
handle -2- out of catch and detach.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

11.5 Removing and installing rear exterior

door handle switches
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6543-

Removing
– Remove trim for exterior door handle ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 58 ; Door components; Exploded view - door
handle and door lock .
– Using an angle driver, press contact sensor for exterior door
handle -2- out of catch and detach.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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11.6 Removing and installing aerial for entry

and start system
⇒ “11.6.1 Removing and installing interior aerial 1 for entry and
start system R138 ”, page 161
⇒ “11.6.2 Removing and installing luggage compartment aerial
for entry and start system R137 ”, page 161
⇒ “11.6.3 Removing and installing aerial for entry and start au‐
thorisation R200 / R201 ”, page 162

11.6.1 Removing and installing interior aerial 1

for entry and start system - R138-
Removing
– Remove centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre con‐
sole .
– Release catch -arrow- and take aerial -2- out of mounting.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

11.6.2 Removing and installing luggage com‐

partment aerial for entry and start sys‐
tem - R137-
Removing
– Remove luggage compartment side trim ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels;
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim .
– If fitted, take out spare wheel and mounting for jack/tool kit.
– Unscrew nuts -arrows- and detach aerial -1-.
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “11.2.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system
(rear)”, page 158

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11.6.3 Removing and installing aerial for entry

and start authorisation -R200- / -R201-
Removing
– Remove door trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim
(rear) .
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach aerial -1-.
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “11.2.2 Overview of fitting locations - keyless entry system
(rear)”, page 158

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12 Steering column switch module

⇒ “12.1 Exploded view - steering column switch module”,
page 163
⇒ “12.2 Removing and installing steering column switch module”,
page 163

12.1 Exploded view - steering column switch module

1 - Steering column
2 - Steering column switch
module
❑ With the following inte‐
grated components:
♦ Turn signal switch - E2-
♦ Intermittent wiper switch -
E22-
♦ Cruise control system
switch - E45-
♦ Steering column electron‐
ics control unit - J527-
♦ Airbag coil connector and
return ring with slip ring -
F138-
❑ The components cannot
be renewed separately
❑ If a component is defec‐
tive, renew switch mod‐
ule
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 163
3 - Transport protection
❑ Remove before instal‐
ling steering wheel
4 - Clamping ring
5 - Bolt
❑ 4 Nm
6 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒
Running gear, axles,
steering; Rep. gr. 48 ;
Steering column; Exploded view - steering column

12.2 Removing and installing steering col‐

umn switch module
If renewing the control unit, select the “Replace control unit” func‐
tion for the appropriate control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Removing
– Remove steering wheel ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 48 ; Steering wheel; Removing and installing steering
wheel .

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– Remove steering column trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim panels; Ex‐
ploded view - steering column trim .
– Remove bolt -1-.
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Detach steering column switch module -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “12.1 Exploded view - steering column switch module”, page
163

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13 Parking aid
⇒ “13.1 Overview - parking aid”, page 165
⇒ “13.2 Removing and installing front parking aid warning buzzer
H22 ”, page 167
⇒ “13.3 Removing and installing rear parking aid warning buzzer
H15 ”, page 167
⇒ “13.4 Removing and installing front parking aid senders”, page
168
⇒ “13.5 Removing and installing rear parking aid senders”,
page 170

13.1 Overview - parking aid

⇒ “13.1.1 Overview - parking aid (front)”, page 165
⇒ “13.1.2 Overview - parking aid (rear)”, page 166

13.1.1 Overview - parking aid (front)

1 - Front centre right parking

aid sender - G253-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 168
2 - Front right parking aid send‐
er - G252-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 168
3 - Parking aid button - E266-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.10 Removing and
installing switches in
dash panel”, page 206
4 - Front parking aid warning
buzzer - H22-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 167
5 - Dash panel cover (driver's
side)
6 - Bracket
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit
7 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Overview of fitting loca‐
tions ⇒ page 266
8 - Front centre left parking aid
sender - G254-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 168
9 - Front left parking aid sender
- G255-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 168

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13.1.2 Overview - parking aid (rear)

1 - Rear centre left parking aid

sender - G204-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 170
2 - Rear left parking aid sender
- G203-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 170
3 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Overview of fitting loca‐
tions ⇒ page 266
4 - Bracket
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit
5 - Belt guide
❑ Rear right
6 - Rear parking aid warning
buzzer - H15-
❑ Not fitted from model
year 2019 onwards;
from then on only front
parking aid warning
buzzer - H22- is instal‐
led for all parking aid
versions (7X1, 7X2,
7X5)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 167
7 - Rear centre right parking
aid sender - G205-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 170
8 - Rear right parking aid sender - G206-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 170

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13.2 Removing and installing front parking

aid warning buzzer - H22-
Removing
– Remove dash panel cover (driver side) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim
panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver
side) .
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Detach front parking aid warning buzzer -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

13.3 Removing and installing rear parking aid

warning buzzer - H15-

Note

Rear parking aid warning buzzer - H15- is no longer fitted from

model year 2019 onwards; from then on only front parking aid
warning buzzer - H22- is installed for all parking aid versions (7X1,
7X2, 7X5).

Removing
– Remove luggage compartment side trim ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels;
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim .
– Unclip side trim -1- at front using removal wedge - 3409-
-arrow A-.
– Pull side trim off D-pillar trim -arrow B- and detach.

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– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Detach rear parking aid warning buzzer -1- with fastener.
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

13.4 Removing and installing front parking

aid senders
⇒ “13.4.1 Removing and installing front parking aid senders”,
page 168
⇒ “13.4.2 Removing and installing front parking aid senders - S
line/SQ5”, page 168
⇒ “13.4.3 Removing and installing front parking aid senders - e-
tron”, page 169

13.4.1 Removing and installing front parking

aid senders
Removing
Outer senders:
– Remove front wheel spoiler ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded view - wheel
housing liner (front) .
– Press both fasteners apart -arrows- and at the same time
press sender -3- from outside to inside.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- by sliding locking element -1-
to rear and pressing down release catch.

Inner senders:
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Press both fasteners apart -arrows- and at the same time
press sender -3- from outside to inside.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- by sliding locking element -1-
to rear and pressing down release catch.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

13.4.2 Removing and installing front parking

aid senders - S line/SQ5
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Medium hard clip release lever (narrow) from scraper set -
VAS 6845-

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Removing
Outer senders:
– Remove air intake grille ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Press mounting -2- off bumper cover using medium hard clip
release lever (narrow) -1-.
– Unplug connector -4- by sliding locking element to rear and
pressing down release catch.
– Press retaining tabs -arrows- to the side and at the same time
press out sender -3- from outside to inside.

Inner senders:
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Press both fasteners apart -arrows- and at the same time
press sender -3- from outside to inside.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- by sliding locking element -1-
to rear and pressing down release catch.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

13.4.3 Removing and installing front parking

aid senders - e-tron
Removing
Outer senders:
– Remove air intake grille ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Release catch -arrows-.
– Swivel mounting -3- to one side.
– Unplug connector -2- by sliding locking element to rear and
pressing down release catch.
– Disengage mounting from bumper cover -1-.

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– Press lugs apart -arrows- and at the same time press sender
-1- out of mounting -2-.

Inner senders:
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Exploded view - bumper cover .
– Press both fasteners apart -arrows- and at the same time
press sender -3- from outside to inside.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- by sliding locking element -1-
to rear and pressing down release catch.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

13.5 Removing and installing rear parking aid

senders
Removing
Outer senders:
– Right side of vehicles with TDI engine or LTE aerial: Remove
rear bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
63 ; Bumper (rear); Removing and installing bumper cover .
– Reach behind bumper cover and press both retaining tabs
apart -arrows-; at the same time press out sender -3- from
outside to inside.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- by sliding locking element -1-
to rear and pressing down release catch.

Inner senders:
– Centre right sender on equipment version with towing bracket:
Extend towing bracket.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- in base plate for bumper cover.

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– Press both retaining tabs apart -arrows- and at the same time
press out sender -3- from outside to inside.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- by sliding locking element -1-
to rear and pressing down release catch.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Versions with lane change assist: If bumper cover has been
removed, lane change assist must be calibrated
⇒ page 223 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (rear);
Exploded view - bumper cover

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14 Park assist steering

⇒ “14.1 Overview - park assist steering”, page 172
⇒ “14.2 Removing and installing front sender”, page 173
⇒ “14.3 Removing and installing rear sender”, page 173

14.1 Overview - park assist steering

1 - Front left sender for park

assist steering on left side of
vehicle - G568-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 173
2 - Front right sender for park
assist steering on right side of
vehicle - G569-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 173
3 - Park assist steering button
- E581-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “3.10 Removing and
installing switches in
dash panel”, page 206
4 - Rear right park assist steer‐
ing sender - G717-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 173
5 - Rear left park assist steer‐
ing sender - G716-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 173
6 - Bracket
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit
7 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Overview of fitting loca‐
tions ⇒ page 266

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14.2 Removing and installing front sender

Removing
– Detach front section of wheel housing liner and push to one
side ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel
housing liners; Removing and installing wheel housing liner
(front) .
– Equipment version with auxiliary radiator: Remove front wheel
spoiler ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel
housing liners; Exploded view - wheel housing liner (front) .
– Press both fasteners apart -arrows- and at the same time
press sender -1- from outside to inside.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- by sliding locking element -3-
to rear and pressing down release catch.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

14.3 Removing and installing rear sender

Removing
– Remove rear bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (rear); Removing and installing bumper
cover .
– Press both retaining tabs apart -arrows- and at the same time
press out sender -1- from outside to inside.
– Unplug electrical connector -2- by sliding locking element -3-
to rear and pressing down release catch.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Versions with lane change assist: If bumper cover has been
removed, lane change assist must be calibrated
⇒ page 223 .

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96 – Lights, bulbs, switches - interior

1 Safety precautions
Observe safety precautions ⇒ “1 Safety precautions”, page 1

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2 Lights
⇒ “2.1 Overview of fitting locations - lights in dash panel”,
page 177
⇒ “2.2 Overview of fitting locations - lights in front doors”,
page 178
⇒ “2.3 Overview of fitting locations - lights in rear doors”,
page 179
⇒ “2.4 Overview of fitting locations - background lighting in doors”,
page 180
⇒ “2.5 Overview of fitting locations - lights in centre console”, page
182
⇒ “2.6 Overview of fitting locations - lights in luggage compart‐
ment”, page 183
⇒ “2.7 Overview of fitting locations - lights in roof trim”,
page 184
⇒ “2.8 Removing and installing glove compartment light W6 ”,
page 185
⇒ “2.9 Renewing bulb for glove compartment light W6 ”,
page 185
⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing light 1 for dash panel contour
lighting L243 ”, page 185
⇒ “2.11 Removing and installing front footwell light K268 / K269
”, page 186
⇒ “2.12 Removing and installing bulb for storage compartment”,
page 186
⇒ “2.13 Removing and installing central locking SAFELOCK func‐
tion warning lamp K133 ”, page 187
⇒ “2.14 Removing and installing light for interior door handle illu‐
mination L219 / L220 ”, page 188
⇒ “2.15 Removing and installing entry light W92 / W93 ”,
page 188
⇒ “2.16 Removing and installing front exit warning lamp”,
page 188
⇒ “2.17 Removing and installing light for rear interior door handle
illumination”, page 189
⇒ “2.18 Removing and installing rear entry light”, page 189
⇒ “2.19 Removing and installing rear exit warning lamp”,
page 189
⇒ “2.20 Removing and installing front door ambient lighting bulb
L164 / L165 ”, page 190
⇒ “2.21 Removing and installing light for left door storage com‐
partment illumination L255 / light for right door storage compart‐
ment illumination L256 ”, page 191
⇒ “2.22 Removing and installing rear door background lighting
bulb”, page 192
⇒ “2.23 Removing and installing light for centre console back‐
ground lighting L193 / L194 ”, page 193
⇒ “2.24 Removing and installing light for rear door storage com‐
partment illumination L257 / L258 ”, page 193
⇒ “2.25 Removing and installing selector lever position display Y5
”, page 194

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⇒ “2.26 Removing and installing rear footwell light W45 / W46 ”,

page 194
⇒ “2.27 Removing and installing luggage compartment light”,
page 195
⇒ “2.28 Removing and installing illuminated vanity mirror W20 /
W14 ”, page 195

2.1 Overview of fitting locations - lights in dash panel

1 - Bulb in storage compart‐

ment
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 186
2 - Light 3 for dash panel con‐
tour lighting - L245-
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately if defective
❑ Renewing ⇒ General
body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash pan‐
el; Removing and instal‐
ling centre vent
3 - Light 2 for dash panel con‐
tour lighting - L244-
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately if defective
❑ Renewing ⇒ General
body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash pan‐
el; Removing and instal‐
ling centre vent
4 - Dash panel central vent il‐
lumination bulb - L68- (left-
side)
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately if defective
❑ Renewing ⇒ General
body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash pan‐
el; Removing and instal‐
ling centre vent
5 - Dash panel central vent il‐
lumination bulb - L68- (right-
side)
❑ Cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Renewing ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing centre
vent
6 - Dash panel right vent illumination bulb - L69-
❑ Cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Renewing ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing centre
vent
7 - Glove compartment light - W6-
❑ 12 V, 5 W
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 185
8 - Front right footwell light - K269-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 186

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9 - Dash panel left vent illumination bulb - L67-

❑ Cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Renewing ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing outer
dash panel vents
10 - Light 1 for dash panel contour lighting - L243-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 185
11 - Front left footwell light - K268-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 186

2.2 Overview of fitting locations - lights in front doors

1 - Light conductor
❑ For interior door handle
illumination and exit
warning light
2 - Driver side entry light -
W92-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 188
3 - Exit warning reflector (driver
side)
4 - Light for left door storage
compartment illumination -
L255-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 191
5 - Light for driver side interior
door handle illumination -
L219-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 188
6 - Exit warning lamp, driver
side - W111-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 188
7 - Light conductor
❑ For interior door handle
illumination and exit
warning light
8 - Central locking SAFELOCK
function warning lamp - K133-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 187
9 - Exit warning lamp, front
passenger side - W112-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 188
10 - Light for passenger side interior door handle illumination - L220-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 188
11 - Light for right door storage compartment illumination - L256-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 191

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12 - Exit warning reflector (passenger side)

13 - Passenger side entry light - W93-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 188

2.3 Overview of fitting locations - lights in rear doors

1 - Light conductor
❑ For interior door handle
illumination and exit
warning light
2 - Rear driver side entry light
- W83-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 189
3 - Light for rear left door stor‐
age compartment illumination -
L257-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 193
4 - Rear exit warning reflector
(driver side)
5 - Light for rear driver side in‐
terior door handle illumination
- L221-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 189
6 - Rear exit warning lamp,
driver side - W113-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 189
7 - Light conductor
❑ For interior door handle
illumination and exit
warning light
8 - Rear exit warning lamp,
passenger side - W114-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 189
9 - Light for rear passenger
side interior door handle illumination - L222-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 189
10 - Light for rear right door storage compartment illumination - L258-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 193
11 - Rear exit warning reflector (passenger side)
12 - Rear passenger side entry light - W84-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 189

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2.4 Overview of fitting locations - back‐

ground lighting in doors
⇒ “2.4.1 Overview of fitting locations - background lighting in front
doors”, page 180
⇒ “2.4.2 Overview of fitting locations - background lighting in rear
doors”, page 181

2.4.1 Overview of fitting locations - background lighting in front doors

1 - Light for passenger door

ambient lighting - W87-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 191
2 - Light conductor for driver
side door loudspeaker trim
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately. Renewing
passenger side door
loudspeaker trim ⇒
General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ;
Door trim (front); Explo‐
ded view - door trim
(front)
3 - Light for driver side door
loudspeaker trim - L223-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 191
4 - Light conductor for ambient
lighting
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately. Renewing
door trim (front) ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, interi‐
or; Rep. gr. 70 ; Door
trim (front); Removing
and installing door trim
(front)
5 - Light for front left door con‐
tour lighting - L251-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 190
6 - Light conductor for light for
door contour lighting
❑ Cannot be renewed separately. Renewing door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door trim (front)
7 - Light for driver door ambient lighting - W86-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 191
8 - Light conductor for light for door contour lighting
❑ Cannot be renewed separately. Renewing door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door trim (front)
9 - Light for front right door contour lighting - L252-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 190
10 - Light conductor for ambient lighting
❑ Cannot be renewed separately. Renewing door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door trim (front)

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11 - Light conductor for passenger side door loudspeaker trim

❑ Cannot be renewed separately. Renewing passenger side door loudspeaker trim ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Exploded view - door trim (front)
12 - Light for passenger side door loudspeaker trim - L224-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 191

2.4.2 Overview of fitting locations - background lighting in rear doors

1 - Light for rear door ambient

lighting, driver side - W88-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 192
2 - Light conductor for ambient
lighting
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately. Renew door
trim (rear) ⇒ General
body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim
(rear); Removing and in‐
stalling door trim (rear) .
3 - Light for rear left door con‐
tour lighting - L253-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 192
4 - Light conductor for light for
door contour lighting
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately. Renew door
trim (rear) ⇒ General
body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim
(rear); Removing and in‐
stalling door trim (rear) .
5 - Light conductor for light for
door contour lighting
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately. Renew door
trim (rear) ⇒ General
body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim
(rear); Removing and in‐
stalling door trim (rear) .
6 - Light for rear right door con‐
tour lighting - L254-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 192
7 - Light conductor for ambient lighting
❑ Cannot be renewed separately. Renew door trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ;
Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim (rear) .
8 - Light for rear door ambient lighting, passenger side - W89-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 192

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2.5 Overview of fitting locations - lights in centre console

1 - Rear left footwell light -

W45-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 194
2 - Rear vent illumination bulb
- L216-
❑ Cannot be renewed
separately if defective
❑ Renewing ⇒ General
body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre
console; Exploded view
- centre console
3 - Light 2 for front centre con‐
sole background lighting -
L194-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 193
4 - Light conductor for ambient
lighting
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.23 Removing and
installing light for centre
console background
lighting L193 / L194 ”,
page 193
5 - Selector lever position dis‐
play - Y5-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 194
6 - Light 1 for contour lighting
of multimedia system operat‐
ing unit - L233-
❑ If LED is defective, mul‐
timedia system operat‐
ing unit must be renewed
7 - Light conductor for ambient lighting
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.23 Removing and installing light for centre console background lighting L193 / L194 ”, page 193
8 - Light 1 for front centre console background lighting - L193-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 193
9 - Rear right footwell light - W46-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 194

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Tightening torque for selector lever position display - Y5-

– Tighten bolts -arrows- to 1.1 Nm.

2.6 Overview of fitting locations - lights in luggage compartment

1 - Right luggage compartment

light - W35-
❑ In luggage compart‐
ment trim (right-side)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
2 - Rear lid light - W51-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
3 - Left luggage compartment
light - W18-
❑ In luggage compart‐
ment trim (left-side)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195

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2.7 Overview of fitting locations - lights in roof trim

1 - Warning lamp for airbag de‐

activated on front passenger
side - K145-
❑ If warning lamp is defec‐
tive, front roof module
must be renewed
⇒ page 215
2 - Driver side reading light -
W19-
❑ If LED is defective, front
roof module must be re‐
newed ⇒ page 215
3 - Background lighting
❑ If LED is defective, front
roof module must be re‐
newed ⇒ page 215
4 - Front interior light - W1-
❑ If LED is defective, front
roof module must be re‐
newed ⇒ page 215
5 - Front passenger side illu‐
minated vanity mirror - W14-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 195
6 - Rear right reading light -
W12-
❑ For versions with sliding
panoramic sunroof
❑ If LED is defective, rear
interior light must be re‐
newed ⇒ page 219
7 - Rear right interior light -
W48-
❑ For versions without
sliding panoramic sunroof
❑ If LED is defective, rear interior light must be renewed ⇒ page 218
8 - Rear left interior light - W47-
❑ For versions without sliding panoramic sunroof
❑ If LED is defective, rear interior light must be renewed ⇒ page 218
9 - Rear left reading light - W11-
❑ For versions with sliding panoramic sunroof
❑ If LED is defective, rear interior light must be renewed ⇒ page 219
10 - Driver side illuminated vanity mirror - W20-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 195
11 - Front passenger reading light - W13-
❑ If LED is defective, front roof module must be renewed ⇒ page 215

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2.8 Removing and installing glove compart‐

ment light - W6-
Removing
– Turn light switch to position “0”.
– Use a flat screwdriver to press in catch -3- and pry out glove
compartment light -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Insert glove compartment light in opening and engage on op‐
posite side.

2.9 Renewing bulb for glove compartment

light - W6-
Removing
– Remove glove compartment light ⇒ page 185 .
– Carefully prise off cover over bulb -arrow-.

– Remove bulb -1- from bulb holder -2- on reverse side of glove
compartment light.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.10 Removing and installing light 1 for dash

panel contour lighting - L243-
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6543-

Removing
– Remove dash panel vent (driver side) ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing
outer dash panel vents .
– Release catch on reverse of electrical connector -1- and move
connector clear.
– Move conductor strip -2- clear.
– Press light for contour lighting -3- off conductor strip using an‐
gled screwdriver -arrow- and detach.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.11 Removing and installing front footwell

light -K268- / -K269-
Removing
– Use a flat screwdriver to press in retaining tab -3- and pry out
footwell light -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If the LED is defective, the complete footwell light must be re‐
newed.

2.12 Removing and installing bulb for storage

compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6416-

Removing
– Pry bulb -1- out of mounting using angled screwdriver for
cross-head screws - VAS 6416- .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If LED is defective, bulb for storage compartment must be re‐
newed as a complete unit.

2.13 Removing and installing central locking

SAFELOCK function warning lamp -
K133-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Release retaining clips -arrows-.
– Remove LED -1- from door trim -2- downwards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
Note:
The new central locking SAFELOCK function warning lamp -
K133- must be connected to the door trim wiring harness.
– Cut through electrical wiring and re-connect with new wiring
for central locking SAFELOCK function warning lamp - K133-
⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Repairing wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairing wiring
harnesses .

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2.14 Removing and installing light for interior

door handle illumination -L219- / -L220-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Pull bulb holder -2- out of light conductor -3-.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.15 Removing and installing entry light -

W92- / -W93-
Removing
– Use flat screwdriver to press in retaining tab -1- and pry out
entry light -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If the LED is defective, the complete entry light must be re‐
newed.
– Insert entry light in opening and engage on opposite side.

2.16 Removing and installing front exit warn‐

ing lamp
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1- and move connector -2- clear.
– Release catches -3, 6-.
– Slide light conductor for interior door handle illumination -8-
upwards out of mounting -arrow-. This will release bulb for exit
warning lamp -7- from mounting.
– Release catches and detach light -5- from light conductor
-4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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2.17 Removing and installing light for rear in‐

terior door handle illumination
Removing
– Remove door trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim
(rear) .
– Pull bulb holder -2- out of light conductor -3-.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.18 Removing and installing rear entry light

Removing
– Use flat screwdriver to press in retaining tab -1- and pry out
entry light -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If the LED is defective, the complete entry light must be re‐
newed.
– Insert entry light in opening and engage on opposite side.

2.19 Removing and installing rear exit warn‐

ing lamp
Removing
– Remove door trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim
(rear) .
– Depending on equipment version: Remove sun blind for door
window ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Door
trim (rear); Removing and installing sun blind for door window .

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– Unplug electrical connector -1- and move connector -2- clear.

– Release catches -3, 4-.
– Slide light conductor for interior door handle illumination -8-
upwards out of mounting -arrow-. This will release bulb for exit
warning lamp -7- from mounting.
– Release catches and detach light -6- from light conductor
-5-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.20 Removing and installing front door am‐

bient lighting bulb -L164- / -L165-
⇒ “2.20.1 Removing and installing light for front door contour
lighting L251 / L252 ”, page 190
⇒ “2.20.2 Removing and installing light for door ambient lighting
W86 / W87 ”, page 191
⇒ “2.20.3 Removing and installing light for door loudspeaker trim
L223 / L224 ”, page 191

2.20.1 Removing and installing light for front

door contour lighting -L251- / -L252-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Press light for door contour lighting -3- off mounting -1-
-arrow-.
– Release catches -4- and detach light from light conductor
-5-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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2.20.2 Removing and installing light for door

ambient lighting -W86- / -W87-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Press light for ambient lighting -1- off mounting -3- -arrow-.
– Release catches -5- and detach light from light conductor
-4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.20.3 Removing and installing light for door

loudspeaker trim -L223- / -L224-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Press light for door loudspeaker trim -2- off mounting -3-
-arrow-.
– Release catches -5- and detach light from light conductor
-4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.21 Removing and installing light for left

door storage compartment illumination -
L255- / light for right door storage com‐
partment illumination - L256-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6416-

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Removing
– Pry bulb -1- out of door trim using angled screwdriver.
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.22 Removing and installing rear door back‐

ground lighting bulb
⇒ “2.22.1 Removing and installing light for rear door contour light‐
ing L253 / L254 ”, page 192
⇒ “2.22.2 Removing and installing light for rear door ambient
lighting W88 / W89 ”, page 192

2.22.1 Removing and installing light for rear

door contour lighting -L253- / -L254-
Removing
– Remove door trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim
(rear) .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Press bulb for door contour lighting -3- off mounting -1-
-arrow-.
– Release catches -4- and detach bulb from light conductor
-5-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.22.2 Removing and installing light for rear

door ambient lighting -W88- / -W89-
Removing
– Remove door trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim
(rear) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Press bulb for ambient lighting -2- off mounting -3- -arrow-.
– Release catches -5- and detach light from light conductor
-4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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2.23 Removing and installing light for centre

console background lighting -L193- / -
L194-
Removing
– Remove centre console trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Exploded view - centre console .
– Release catches -3, 4-.
– Detach mounting with light conductor -2- from centre console
-1-.
– Release catches -5- and pull light conductor -7- off bulb -6-.

– Release catches -arrows- and pull light -1- out of mounting.

– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.24 Removing and installing light for rear

door storage compartment illumination -
L257- / -L258-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6416-

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Removing
– Pry bulb -1- out of door trim using angled screwdriver for cross-
head screws - VAS 6416- .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.25 Removing and installing selector lever

position display - Y5-
Removing
– Remove centre console insert ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing
centre console insert .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Detach selector lever position display -2- from centre console
insert -1-.
– Remove electromechanical parking brake button/auto-hold
button ⇒ page 212 .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
• ⇒ Fig. ““Tightening torque for selector lever position display -
Y5- ”“ , page 183

2.26 Removing and installing rear footwell

light -W45- / -W46-
Removing
– Use flat screwdriver to carefully pry out bulb -1- at recess
-arrow-.
– Unplug electrical connector.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• If the LED is defective, the complete footwell light must be re‐
newed.
– Insert footwell light in opening and engage on opposite side.

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2.27 Removing and installing luggage com‐

partment light
⇒ “2.27.1 Removing and installing luggage compartment light
W18 / W35 ”, page 195
⇒ “2.27.2 Removing and installing rear lid light W51 ”,
page 195

2.27.1 Removing and installing luggage com‐

partment light -W18- / -W35-
Removing
– Release catch -2- with a flat screwdriver.
– Swivel luggage compartment light -1- out of luggage compart‐
ment side trim -arrow-.
– Unplug electrical connector.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Insert luggage compartment light in opening and engage on
opposite side.

2.27.2 Removing and installing rear lid light -

W51-
Removing
– Use flat screwdriver to press in retainer tab -3- and pry out rear
lid light -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Insert rear lid light in opening and engage on opposite side.

2.28 Removing and installing illuminated

vanity mirror -W20- / -W14-
Removing
– Swivel sun visor forwards.
– Use flat screwdriver to carefully pry out vanity mirror light -1-
at recess -arrow-.
– Unplug electrical connector.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• The vanity mirror light must be renewed as a complete unit if
LED is defective.
– Insert vanity mirror light in opening and engage on opposite
side.

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3 Controls
⇒ “3.1 Overview of fitting locations - controls in dash panel”, page
198
⇒ “3.2 Overview of fitting locations - controls in front doors”, page
199
⇒ “3.3 Overview of fitting locations - controls in rear doors”, page
201
⇒ “3.4 Overview of fitting locations - controls in centre console”,
page 202
⇒ “3.5 Overview of fitting locations - controls in luggage compart‐
ment”, page 203
⇒ “3.6 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim”,
page 204
⇒ “3.7 Exploded view - controls in roof trim”, page 205
⇒ “3.8 Removing and installing light switch E1 ”, page 205
⇒ “3.9 Removing and installing steering column adjustment
switch E167 ”, page 206
⇒ “3.10 Removing and installing switches in dash panel”,
page 206
⇒ “3.11 Removing and installing hazard warning lights button
E229 ”, page 207
⇒ “3.12 Removing and installing glove compartment light switch
E26 ”, page 207
⇒ “3.13 Removing and installing mirror adjustment switch E43 /
E168 ”, page 208
⇒ “3.14 Removing and installing operating unit for window regu‐
lator in driver door E512 ”, page 208
⇒ “3.15 Removing and installing window regulator switch in front
passenger door E107 ”, page 208
⇒ “3.16 Removing and installing driver side interior locking button
for central locking system E308 ”, page 209
⇒ “3.17 Removing and installing operating unit for memory set‐
tings E464 / E465 ”, page 209
⇒ “3.18 Removing and installing rear lid remote release button
E233 ”, page 210
⇒ “3.19 Removing and installing button for deactivating interior
monitoring and vehicle inclination sensor E616 ”, page 210
⇒ “3.20 Removing and installing rear window regulator button in
rear door”, page 210
⇒ “3.21 Removing and installing rear interior locking button for
central locking system E717 / E718 ”, page 211
⇒ “3.22 Removing and installing entry and start authorisation but‐
ton E408 ”, page 212
⇒ “3.23 Removing and installing electromechanical parking brake
button E538 / auto-hold button E540 ”, page 212
⇒ “3.24 Removing and installing operating unit for lowering load
sill E682 / electric hinged tow coupling attachment button E474 ”,
page 212
⇒ “3.25 Removing and installing rear lid handle release button
E234 ”, page 213

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⇒ “3.26 Removing and installing button to close rear lid in luggage

compartment E406 ”, page 214
⇒ “3.27 Removing and installing rear lid warning buzzer H32 ”,
page 214
⇒ “3.28 Removing and installing sunroof button E325 ”,
page 214
⇒ “3.29 Removing and installing interior light/reading light (front)”,
page 215
⇒ “3.30 Removing and installing interior light/reading light (rear)”,
page 218
⇒ “3.31 Removing and installing garage door operating unit E284
”, page 219

3.1 Overview of fitting locations - controls in dash panel

1 - Centre switch module in

dash panel - EX22-
❑ With the following inte‐
grated components:
♦ Button for TCS and elec‐
tronic stabilisation program
- E256-
♦ Parking aid button - E266-
♦ Open and close button for
front display - E462-
♦ Park assist steering button
- E581-
♦ Driving mode selection but‐
ton with driving mode se‐
lection button - E735- /
driving mode selection but‐
ton 2 - E797-
♦ Start/stop operation button
- E693-
❑ Components cannot be
renewed separately if
defective
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 206
2 - Hazard warning lights but‐
ton - E229-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 207
3 - Dash panel insert operating
button - E493-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 207
4 - Glove compartment light
switch - E26-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 207
5 - Key operated switch to deactivate airbag on front passenger side - E224-
❑ Exploded view ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Airbag (front passenger side); Exploded
view - airbag (front passenger side)

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6 - Light switch - E1-

❑ With switch and instrument illumination regulator, rear fog light button
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 205
7 - Steering column adjustment switch - E167-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 206

Tightening torque for light switch - E1-

– Tighten bolts -arrows- to 1.5 Nm.

3.2 Overview of fitting locations - controls in front doors

1 - Front passenger seat mem‐

ory function button - E340-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 209
2 - Rear lid remote release but‐
ton - E233-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 210
3 - Mirror adjustment switch -
E43- with mirror adjustment
changeover switch - E48-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 208
4 - Operating unit for window
regulator in driver door - E512-
❑ With the following inte‐
grated components:
♦ Front driver side window
regulator button - E710-
♦ Rear driver side window
regulator button, in driver
door - E712-
♦ Rear passenger side win‐
dow regulator button, in
driver door - E714-
♦ Front passenger side win‐
dow regulator button, in
driver door - E715-
❑ The components cannot
be renewed separately
❑ If defective, renew oper‐
ating unit
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 208

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5 - Button for deactivating interior monitoring and vehicle inclination sensor - E616-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 210
6 - Driver door contact switch - F2-
❑ Integrated in door lock. Cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Renew door lock ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and
installing door lock
7 - Driver side interior locking button for central locking system - E308-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 209
8 - Driver operating unit for memory settings - E464-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 209
9 - Front passenger side interior locking button for central locking system - E309-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 209
10 - Front passenger side window regulator button - E716-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 208
11 - Front passenger door contact switch - F3-
❑ Integrated in door lock. Cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Renew door lock ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Door components; Removing and
installing door lock

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3.3 Overview of fitting locations - controls in rear doors

1 - Rear passenger side win‐

dow regulator button - E713-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 210
2 - Rear driver side window
regulator button - E711-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 210
3 - Rear door contact switch,
driver side - F505-
❑ Integrated in door lock.
Cannot be renewed
separately if defective
❑ Renew door lock ⇒
General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 58 ;
Door components; Re‐
moving and installing
door lock
4 - Rear driver side interior
locking button for central lock‐
ing system - E717-
❑ Depending on vehicle
equipment
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 211
5 - Rear passenger side interi‐
or locking button for central
locking system - E718-
❑ Depending on vehicle
equipment
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 211
6 - Rear door contact switch,
passenger side - F506-
❑ Integrated in door lock. Cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Renew door lock ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 58 ; Door components; Removing and
installing door lock

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3.4 Overview of fitting locations - controls in centre console

1 - Drink cooling/heating but‐

ton
❑ Integrated in cup holder.
Cannot be renewed
separately if defective
❑ Renew cup holder ⇒
General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ;
Centre console; Re‐
moving and installing
cup holder
2 - Electromechanical parking
brake button - E538-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 212
3 - Parking lock button - E816-
❑ Integrated in selector
lever handle Cannot be
renewed separately if
defective
❑ Renewing selector lever
handle ⇒ Gearbox;
Rep. gr. 37 ; Selector
mechanism; Removing
and installing selector
lever handle
4 - Button for selector lever re‐
lease - E681-
❑ Integrated in selector
lever handle Cannot be
renewed separately if
defective
❑ Renewing selector lever
handle ⇒ Gearbox;
Rep. gr. 37 ; Selector
mechanism; Removing
and installing selector lever handle
5 - Entry and start authorisation button - E408-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 212
6 - Driver side volume regulator - E67-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Sound system; Overview of fitting locations -
sound system
7 - Auto-hold button - E540-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 212

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3.5 Overview of fitting locations - controls in luggage compartment

1 - Rear lid contact switch

❑ Integrated in rear lid
lock. Cannot be re‐
newed separately if de‐
fective
❑ Renewing rear lid lock
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ;
Rear lid; Removing and
installing rear lid lock
2 - Rear lid handle release but‐
ton - E234-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 213
3 - Operating unit
❑ For operating unit for
lowering load sill -
E682- / electric hinged
tow coupling attach‐
ment button - E474-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 212
4 - Rear lid warning buzzer -
H32-
❑ Warning buzzer is acti‐
vated when rear lid is
closed using rear lid re‐
mote release button in
front door
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 214
5 - Fastener
❑ 2x
6 - Button to close rear lid in
luggage compartment - E406-
❑ Version with locking button in rear lid - E806-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 214

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3.6 Overview of fitting locations - controls in roof trim

1 - Front passenger side read‐

ing light button - E458-
❑ Integrated in front roof
module
2 - Driver side reading light but‐
ton - E457-
❑ Integrated in front roof
module
3 - Sunroof button - E325- with
button 1 for roof roller blind -
E584-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 205
4 - Front roof module - WX3-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 205
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 215
5 - Garage door operating unit
- E284-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 205
6 - Front passenger vanity mir‐
ror contact switch - F148-
❑ Integrated into swivel
mounting for sun visor.
Cannot be renewed
separately if defective
❑ Renewing sun visor ⇒
General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ;
Equipment; Removing
and installing sun visor
7 - Rear interior light
❑ For versions with sliding panoramic sunroof
❑ With rear right reading light button - E455-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 219
8 - Rear right reading light switch - E455-
9 - Rear interior light
❑ For versions without sliding panoramic sunroof
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 218
10 - Rear left reading light switch - E454-
11 - Rear interior light
❑ For versions with sliding panoramic sunroof
❑ With rear left reading light button - E454-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 219
12 - Driver vanity mirror contact switch - F147-
❑ Integrated into swivel mounting for sun visor. Cannot be renewed separately if defective
❑ Renewing sun visor ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Equipment; Removing and installing
sun visor

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3.7 Exploded view - controls in roof trim

1 - Switch trim
2 - Inner trim
3 - Trim
❑ For warning lamp for air‐
bag deactivated on front
passenger side - K145-
❑ If warning lamp is defec‐
tive, front roof module
must be renewed
⇒ page 215
4 - Front roof module - WX3-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 215
5 - Retaining clip
❑ Renew if damaged
6 - Sunroof button - E325- with
button 1 for roof roller blind -
E584-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 214
7 - Bolt
❑ 0.4 Nm
8 - Garage door operating unit
- E284-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 219
9 - Retaining clip
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 4x
10 - Outer trim

3.8 Removing and installing light switch -

E1-
Removing
– Turn light switch to position “0”.
– Remove dash panel cover (driver side) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim
panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver
side) .
– Remove bolts -2, 3-.
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Detach light switch -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
• ⇒ Fig. ““Tightening torque for light switch -E1- ”“ , page 199

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3.9 Removing and installing steering col‐

umn adjustment switch - E167-
Removing
– Remove steering column trim (bottom) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim
panels; Removing and installing steering column trim (bot‐
tom) .
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Detach steering column adjustment switch -1- from steering
column trim (bottom) -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.10 Removing and installing switches in

dash panel
⇒ “3.10.1 Removing and installing switches in dash panel - centre
switch module in dash panel EX22 ”, page 206
⇒ “3.10.2 Removing and installing switches in dash panel - dash
panel insert operating buttons E493 ”, page 207

3.10.1 Removing and installing switches in

dash panel - centre switch module in
dash panel - EX22-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Radio release tool - T10057-

Removing
– Release retaining tabs by inserting release tool -T10057- into
recesses -arrow- on both sides.
– Pull out and detach switch panel -1-.
– Unplug electrical connector.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Press switch panel on until it engages audibly.
• All six rubber buffers must be in installation position.

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3.10.2 Removing and installing switches in

dash panel - dash panel insert operating
buttons - E493-
Removing
– Remove dash panel vents (centre and passenger side) ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Re‐
moving and installing centre vent .
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Take button -1- out of mounting -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.11 Removing and installing hazard warning

lights button - E229-
Removing
– Remove dash panel vents (centre and passenger side) ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Re‐
moving and installing centre vent .
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Take button -1- out of mounting -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.12 Removing and installing glove compart‐

ment light switch - E26-
Removing
– Remove glove box ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim panels; Removing and
installing glove box .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Press actuating arm -3- out of locking mechanism -arrow A-.
– Release switch -1- in anti-clockwise direction -arrow B- and
detach.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Fit switch and press actuating arm on until it engages audibly.

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3.13 Removing and installing mirror adjust‐

ment switch -E43- / -E168-
Removing
– Remove door puller (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
puller (front) .
– Carefully release catches -2- on both sides using a small
screwdriver.
– Press mirror adjustment switch -1- out of mounting -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.14 Removing and installing operating unit

for window regulator in driver door -
E512-
Removing
– Remove door puller (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
puller (front) .
– Release catches -3- and press off lug -1-.
– Press window regulator switch -2- out of mounting -4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.15 Removing and installing window regula‐

tor switch in front passenger door -
E107-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Carefully release catches -arrows- using a small screwdriver.
– Press window regulator switch -2- out of switch mounting.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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3.16 Removing and installing driver side in‐

terior locking button for central locking
system - E308-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Take button -1- forwards out of mounting.
Note:
If button cannot be removed as described, trim panel for interior
door handle must be removed ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing interior
door handle .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.17 Removing and installing operating unit

for memory settings -E464- / -E465-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Detach operating unit -1- towards rear.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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3.18 Removing and installing rear lid remote

release button - E233-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Release retaining clip -2- and press trim panel -1- with switch
out of door trim -arrow-.

– Carefully release retaining hooks -arrows- using a small

screwdriver.
– Take button -1- out of trim panel -2- towards rear.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Press trim panel with switch into mounting until retaining hooks
engage.

3.19 Removing and installing button for de‐

activating interior monitoring and vehicle
inclination sensor - E616-
Removing
– Remove door trim (front) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (front); Removing and installing door
trim (front) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Disengage catches -arrows A-.
– Take button -2- out of mounting -arrow B-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.20 Removing and installing rear window

regulator button in rear door
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Angled screwdriver - VAS 6416-

Removing
– Remove door trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim
(rear) .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Carefully release catches -arrows- using an angled screwdriv‐
er.
– Press button -2- out of mounting.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.21 Removing and installing rear interior

locking button for central locking system
-E717- / -E718-
Removing
– Remove door trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Door trim (rear); Removing and installing door trim
(rear) .
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Take button -1- forwards out of mounting.
Note:
If button cannot be removed as described, trim panel for interior
door handle must be removed ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Door trim (rear); Removing and installing interior
door handle .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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3.22 Removing and installing entry and start

authorisation button - E408-
Removing
– Remove centre console storage box (front) ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Exploded view
- centre console .
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Press button -2- out of mounting in trim -1- for centre console.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.23 Removing and installing electrome‐

chanical parking brake button - E538- /
auto-hold button - E540-
Removing
– Remove trim for centre console insert ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing
trim for operating and display unit .
Electromechanical parking brake button - E538- :
– Carefully release catches -arrows- using a small screwdriver.
– Press button -1- out of selector lever position display -2-.

Auto-hold button - E540- :

– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Press button -1- out of mounting.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.24 Removing and installing operating unit

for lowering load sill - E682- / electric

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hinged tow coupling attachment button -

E474-
Removing
– Remove luggage compartment side trim ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels;
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim .
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Detach operating unit -2- from mounting -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.25 Removing and installing rear lid handle

release button - E234-
Removing
– Remove rear lid trim (bottom) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing
and installing rear lid trim (bottom) .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– If fitted, disconnect aerial wire -1-, release retaining clip
-arrow- and pull off washer fluid hose -2-.

– Release catches -arrows A- and press out button -1- outwards

-arrow B-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– On vehicles with reversing camera, reversing camera - R189-
must be re-calibrated ⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Re‐
versing camera system; Calibrating reversing camera system .

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3.26 Removing and installing button to close

rear lid in luggage compartment - E406-
• Depending on the equipment version, the locking button in
rear lid - E406- is integrated in the button to close rear lid in
luggage compartment - E806- . In the event of a fault, the
complete switch panel must be renewed.
Removing
– Release retaining clips on button -1- -arrows-.
– Take button out of rear lid trim.
– Unplug electrical connector.
Note:
If the button cannot be removed as described, the rear lid trim
(bottom) must be removed ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing and in‐
stalling rear lid trim (bottom) .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.27 Removing and installing rear lid warning

buzzer - H32-
Removing
– Remove D-pillar trim (left-side) ⇒ General body repairs, inte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim panels; Re‐
moving and installing D-pillar trim .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Detach warning buzzer -1- together with expanding clips.
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.28 Removing and installing sunroof button

- E325-
Removing
– Remove interior light/reading light (front) ⇒ page 215 .
– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Take button -1- out of interior light/reading light (front) -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.7 Exploded view - controls in roof trim”, page 205

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3.29 Removing and installing interior light/

reading light (front)
⇒ “3.29.1 Removing and installing interior light/reading light (front)
- vehicles without sliding panoramic sunroof”, page 215
⇒ “3.29.2 Removing and installing interior light/reading light (front)
- vehicles with sliding panoramic sunroof”, page 216

3.29.1 Removing and installing interior light/

reading light (front) - vehicles without
sliding panoramic sunroof
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Suction cup - VAS 6788-
♦ Lever - T10468-

♦ 2x plastic paint scrapers (commercially available)

Removing
– Secure suction cup - VAS 6788- to button trim and pull trim off
downwards.

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– Place one plastic paint scraper -1- on each side between roof
module -3- and moulded headliner in vicinity of retaining clips
(side) -2- and turn them -arrow- so that they slide over retaining
clips from above.
• Retaining clip must be pressed towards roof module and must
no longer engage in moulded headliner.
• Exploded view - front roof module - WX3- ⇒ page 205

– Press lever - T10468- into recess in roof module -arrow A- until

forked end of lever encloses retaining clip -1-.
– Raise roof module -arrow B- and take it out of moulded head‐
liner opening towards front.
– Unplug electrical connectors and move wiring harness clear.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew the four retaining clips (side).
• If LED is defective, roof module must be fully renewed.
– First insert roof module at rear, and then press it upwards at
front until it engages audibly in retaining clip.

3.29.2 Removing and installing interior light/

reading light (front) - vehicles with slid‐
ing panoramic sunroof
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Hook - 3438-

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♦ Removal wedge - T40233-

♦ 2x plastic paint scrapers (commercially available)

Removing
– Release fasteners all around trim by inserting removal wedge
- T40233- into gap between outer trim -1- and roof module
housing -2-, starting at front.
– Detach outer trim.
– Detach inner trim and button trim vertically downwards from
interior light.

– Place one plastic paint scraper -1- on each side between roof
module -3- and moulded headliner in vicinity of retaining clips
(side) -2- and turn them -arrow- so that they slide over retaining
clips from above.
• Retaining clip must be pressed towards roof module and must
no longer engage in moulded headliner.
• Exploded view - front roof module - WX3- ⇒ page 205

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– Engage hook - 3438- in hole in front of roof module and abrupt‐

ly but carefully pull it vertically downwards -arrow-.
– Take roof module out of moulded headliner opening towards
front.
– Unplug electrical connectors and move wiring harness clear.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew the four retaining clips (side).
• If LED is defective, roof module must be fully renewed.
– First insert roof module at rear, and then press it upwards at
front until it engages audibly in retaining clip.

3.30 Removing and installing interior light/

reading light (rear)
⇒ “3.30.1 Removing and installing interior light/reading light
(rear)”, page 218
⇒ “3.30.2 Removing and installing interior light/reading light (rear)
- vehicles with sliding panoramic sunroof”, page 219

3.30.1 Removing and installing interior light/

reading light (rear)
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Wedges - T10383-

Removing
– Carefully pry interior light/reading light -1- out of opening in
headliner -arrows- using wedge -T10383/1- .
– Unplug electrical connector.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Insert interior light/reading light in opening in headliner and clip
into place.

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3.30.2 Removing and installing interior light/

reading light (rear) - vehicles with sliding
panoramic sunroof
Removing
– Lower moulded headliner ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Roof trim panels; Removing and installing moul‐
ded headliner .
– Pry off retaining frame -1-.
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Detach interior light -2-.
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.31 Removing and installing garage door

operating unit - E284-
Removing
– Remove interior light/reading light (front) ⇒ page 215 .
– If fitted, remove anti-theft alarm sensor - G578- ⇒ page 221 .
– Carefully press retainers aside -arrows-.
– Take operating unit -2- out of interior light/reading light (front)
-1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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4 Anti-theft alarm system

⇒ “4.1 Overview - interior monitoring”, page 220
⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing alarm horn H12 ”, page 221
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm sensor G578 ”,
page 221

4.1 Overview - interior monitoring

1 - Alarm horn - H12-

❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 221
2 - Bracket
❑ For alarm horn - H12-
3 - Nut
❑ 7 Nm
4 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 8 Nm
5 - Anti-theft alarm sensor -
G578-
❑ With individual sensors
for interior monitoring
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 221
6 - Front roof module - WX3-
7 - Bracket
❑ For convenience sys‐
tem central control unit
8 - Convenience system cen‐
tral control unit - J393-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ;
Central locking system;
Removing and installing
convenience system
central control unit -
J393-
9 - Button for deactivating inte‐
rior monitoring and vehicle in‐
clination sensor - E616-
❑ Overview of fitting locations ⇒ page 199

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4.2 Removing and installing alarm horn -

H12-
Removing
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum
chamber cover .
– Remove cover for fresh air intake box ⇒ Heating, air condi‐
tioning; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air duct system; Removing and installing
fresh air intake .
– Unscrew nut -2-.
– Lift out alarm horn -1-.
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Overview - interior monitoring”, page 220

4.3 Removing and installing anti-theft alarm

sensor - G578-
If the anti-theft alarm sensor - G578- is renewed, it must be re-
calibrated ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Removing
• Outer trim, inner trim and button trim for interior light/reading
light (front) must be removed in order to remove anti-theft
alarm sensor - G578- .
• These steps are described in the procedure for removing the
interior light/reading light (front) on vehicles with sliding pan‐
oramic sunroof; therefore reference is made to this section for
all vehicles.
– Remove interior light/reading light (front) ⇒ page 216 (proce‐
dure described for vehicles with sliding panoramic sunroof).
– Release retainers -arrows- and remove anti-theft alarm sensor
-2- from interior light/reading light.
– Release catch -3- and remove individual sensors -1, 4, 5- for
interior monitoring from interior light/reading light. Catch -3- is
released from back of interior light/reading light for sensor
-4- and from front of interior light/reading light for sensors
-1 and 5-.
– Move electrical wiring clear.
– Detach anti-theft alarm sensor.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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5 Lane change assist

⇒ “5.1 Overview - lane change assist”, page 222
⇒ “5.2 Removing and installing lane change assist warning lamp
in exterior mirror K233 / K234 ”, page 223
⇒ “5.3 Removing and installing lane change assist control unit
J769 / J770 ”, page 223
⇒ “5.4 Calibrating lane change assist”, page 223

5.1 Overview - lane change assist

1 - Lane change assist warning

lamp in driver side exterior mir‐
ror - K233-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 223
2 - Lane change assist warning
lamp in front passenger side
exterior mirror - K234-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 223
3 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 2 Nm
4 - Bracket
❑ For lane change assist
control unit
5 - Lane change assist control
unit - J769-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 223
❑ Calibrating ⇒ page 223
6 - Bracket
❑ For lane change assist
control unit
7 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 2 Nm
8 - Lane change assist control
unit 2 - J770-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 223
❑ Calibrating ⇒ page 223

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5.2 Removing and installing lane change

assist warning lamp in exterior mirror -
K233- / -K234-
Removing
– Remove mirror trim ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
66 ; Exterior mirrors; Removing and installing mirror trim .
– Release retainers -arrows A- and press warning lamp -2- out
of cover for mirror -1- -arrow B-.
– Unplug electrical connector.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

5.3 Removing and installing lane change

assist control unit -J769- / -J770-
Removing
– Release catch -2- and swivel out control unit -3- -arrow-.
– Disengage control unit from mounting (bottom) -4- and detach.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Calibrate lane change assist control unit -J769- / -J770-
⇒ page 223 .

5.4 Calibrating lane change assist

• If a software update is required, this must be performed prior
to the calibration.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
♦ Calibration unit - VAS 6350-

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Requirements
– The lane change assist control unit -J769- / -J770- must be
calibrated in the following situations (⇒ Vehicle diagnostic test‐
er):
• If lane change assist control unit - J769- or lane change assist
control unit 2 - J770- has been renewed.
• If the rear bumper cover has been damaged, for instance when
parking the car.
• If the rear bumper cover has been removed and installed.
• If bolts securing the bumper have been loosened.
• If the event memory contains the entry “no or incorrect basic
setting/adaption”.
Test equipment layout

1 - Spacing laser -VAS 6350/2-

❑ For distance measure‐
ment
❑ For use refer to ⇒ Op‐
erating instructions for
calibration unit - VAS
6350-
2 - Calibration unit - VAS 6350-
3 - Spirit level
❑ On calibration unit - VAS
6350-
❑ For checking horizontal
position of calibration
unit - VAS 6350-
4 - Locating bracket
❑ For mounting spacing
laser -VAS 6350/2- for
distance measurement
❑ Distance to wheel cen‐
tre mountings -VAS
6350/1- on rear wheels:
dimension
-a- = 1700 ± 2 mm
5 - Calibration unit for lane
change assist -VAS 6350/4-
❑ Is moved from one side
of measuring field to
other during calibration
❑ Voltage supply must be
connected to bottom left
of calibration unit (in di‐
rection of travel)
6 - Logo
❑ Laser pointer is aligned
with centre of logo
7 - Wheel centre mounting - VAS 6350/1-
❑ With wheel bolt adapter and measuring paddle
8 - Measuring scale
❑ For positioning the calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4-

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9 - Linear laser - VAS 6350/3-

❑ With laser protection goggles
❑ On calibration unit - VAS 6350-
❑ Switching on and off ⇒ Operating instructions for calibration unit - VAS 6350-
10 - Plastic foot
❑ 3x
❑ Adjustable, for aligning horizontal position of calibration unit - VAS 6350-

Preparations
– Vehicle must be standing on a smooth and level surface.
– On vehicles with air suspension, select “normal level” (MMI
setting: auto or comfort).
– Apply parking brake – the vehicle must not be moved while the
calibration procedure is being performed.
– Make sure steering wheel is at centre position with wheels
pointing straight ahead.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Note:
If a fault message appears on the display, refer to ⇒ Operating
instructions for vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Switch on ignition.
– Remove any stickers with metal film from the bumper cover.
– Fit three suitable wheel bolt adapters onto each wheel centre
mounting - VAS 6350/1- .
– Fit measuring paddle onto each of the wheel centre mountings
-VAS 6350/1- and secure each paddle with lock nut.
– Fit wheel centre mountings - VAS 6350/1- onto wheel bolts on
both rear wheels.
• Centre of rotation of wheel centre mounting must align with
centre of rotation of wheel.
– When fitting the wheel centre mountings - VAS 6350/1- onto
the wheels, make sure that the “anti-theft wheel bolts” do not
come into contact with the wheel centre mounting.
– Use lock nuts to adjust measuring paddles so that they are
free to move just slightly above the ground.
• Measuring paddles must move freely.
• Measuring paddle must be in an upright position.

– Position the calibration unit - VAS 6350- at a distance of -a-

from rear wheels.
• Dimension -a- = 1700 mm

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– Switch on spacing laser -VAS 6350/2- by pressing ON button.

Display on -VAS 6350/2- :
• “- - - m”
• The laser is switched on simultaneously.

– To measure distance, hold spacing laser -VAS 6350/2-

-item 2- flush with locating bracket (left-side) as shown in
illustration.
• Spacing laser -VAS 6350/2- must be steady and flush with lo‐
cating bracket.
– Make sure that laser beam for distance measurement hits
lower (larger) part of measuring paddle -1-.
If this is not the case, adjust height of measuring paddles using
lock nuts on wheel centre mountings - VAS 6350/1- .

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– Press ON button briefly to measure distance.

Display on -VAS 6350/2- :
• “1.700 m” (specification: 1,700 ± 2 mm).
– Repeat measurement from locating bracket (right-side) to rear
right wheel.
• Measured distance value must be identical on both sides.
If the two measured values are not identical, re-align calibration
unit - VAS 6350- .
Performing calibration
Vehicle diagnostic tester is connected.
– Select Diagnosis mode and start this mode.
– Select Test plan tab.
– Choose Select own test and select following options one
after the other:
♦ Body
♦ Electrical system
♦ 01 - Self-diagnosis compatible systems
♦ CF - Lane change assist control unit 2, -J770
♦ CF - Lane change assist control unit 2, functions
♦ CF - Calibration
– Start selected program and follow instructions on display of
vehicle diagnostic tester.
Note:
♦ The system will now inform you which lane change assist ver‐
sion is fitted in the vehicle (version: SWA 3.0).
♦ This information for setting the calibration unit is important for
the work sequence to be followed and to avoid malfunctions.

– Secure calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4- to

mounting bracket (rear left) on calibration unit - VAS 6350- .
• Voltage supply must be connected to bottom left of calibration
unit (in direction of travel)
Dimension -a- (measured between top edge of calibration unit
and ground).

Model All Q5 versions

Setting dimension in mm 602
Dimension -a-

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– Pointer at base of calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS

6350/4- must align with setting dimension on graduated scale
-1- at measuring field -arrow-.
Model All Q5 versions
Setting dimension (left-side) in mm 770
read off from measuring scale -1-

– Connect calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4-

up to voltage supply.
– Align calibration unit - VAS 6350- horizontally by turning plastic
feet.
• Check spirit level on calibration unit - VAS 6350- -arrow-.

– Switch on linear laser - VAS 6350/3- on calibration unit - VAS

6350- .
– Put on laser protection goggles.
– Align calibration unit - VAS 6350- so that beam from linear
laser - VAS 6350/3- hits centre of logo on rear lid.

– Again check distance (left and right) between locating brack‐

ets of calibration unit - VAS 6350- and measuring paddles
-1- on wheel mountings.
• Specification: 1,700 ± 2 mm
Calibration procedure
Please adhere to the following rules during the calibration proce‐
dure:
• There must not be any metallic reflectors (e.g. tool trolleys,
metal cabinets) within 2 metres of the calibration unit.
• Vehicle doors must not be opened or closed.
• No-one must sit in vehicle.
• Do not allow any person to walk between vehicle and calibra‐
tion unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4- .

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Procedure
– Switch on calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4-
with power switch -3-.
• The green LED -1- must light up.
– If red LED -2- lights up, check calibration unit for lane change
assist -VAS 6350/4- .
– Continue to follow the instructions on the display of the vehicle
diagnostic tester.

During the program, you are prompted to move the calibration unit
for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4- from the left to the right side
of the calibration platform - VAS 6350- .
– Switch off calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4-
and move calibration unit.
• Voltage supply must be connected to bottom left of calibration
unit (in direction of travel)
Dimension -a- (measured between top edge of calibration unit
and ground).

Model All Q5 versions

Setting dimension in mm 602
Dimension -a-

– Pointer at base of calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS

6350/4- must align with setting dimension on graduated scale
-1- at measuring field -arrow-.
Model All Q5 versions
Setting dimension (right-side) in mm 770
read off from measuring scale -1-

– Switch on calibration unit for lane change assist -VAS 6350/4-

with power switch -3-.
• The green LED -1- must light up.
– Continue to follow the instructions on the display of the vehicle
diagnostic tester.
– After completing calibration of lane change assist, end “Cali‐
bration”, switch off ignition and unplug diagnostic connector.

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6 Front camera for driver assist sys‐

tems
⇒ “6.1 Overview of fitting locations - front camera for driver assist
systems”, page 230
⇒ “6.2 Removing and installing front camera for driver assist sys‐
tems”, page 231

6.1 Overview of fitting locations - front camera for driver assist systems

1 - Cover
2 - Front camera for driver as‐
sist systems - R242-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 231
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 233
3 - Silicone pad
❑ Renew after removing
4 - Retainer
❑ Cannot be removed
from windscreen
5 - Electrical connector

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6.2 Removing and installing front camera

for driver assist systems
⇒ “6.2.1 Removing and installing front camera for driver assist
systems”, page 231
⇒ “6.2.2 Renewing front camera for driver assist systems”,
page 233

6.2.1 Removing and installing front camera

for driver assist systems
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Clip release lever no. 4 from scraper set - VAS 6845-

♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 401 04-

Removing
– Remove interior mirror ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Interior mirror; Removing and installing interior mirror .
– Remove interior light/reading light (front) ⇒ page 215 .
– Remove centre bracket for sun visor ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Equipment; Removing and installing
centre bracket for sun visor .
– Unplug electrical connector.
– Release retaining clip -3- and swivel it down -arrow A-. Re‐
lease fasteners -arrows B-.
– Wait one minute to allow silicone pad to loosen enough so that
it can be removed without leaving residue.
– Detach front camera for driver assists system -2- from mount‐
ing -1-.
– Clean bonding surface on windscreen with cleaning fluid - D
009 401 04- .
• Any silicone residue must be removed completely.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• Renew silicone pad.
• The camera's area of vision on the inside of the windscreen
must not be obstructed by condensation or dirt.

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– Remove silicone pad -3- from front camera -2-, ensuring that
no residue remains.
– Clean bonding surface -1- on front camera with a lint-free
cloth. Take care not to damage bonding surface -1- and plastic
frame, and do not move them out of position.

– Remove protective film -1- from silicone pad -2-.

– A transparent protective film -3- remains on silicone pad to
assist with installation.

– Using transparent protective film -1- to help you, position sili‐

cone pad -2- on front camera -3- so that it is centred.
– Press silicone pad onto front camera through protective film,
ensuring that no air bubbles are present.
• Air bubbles disappear after a few minutes - do not attempt to
press them down.

– Remove protective film -2- from silicone pad -1-.

Note:
To prevent the silicone pad from becoming dirty, do not remove
the protective film until just before fitting the pad.

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– Plug in electrical connector.

– Fit front camera -2- in bracket -1- -arrows A-.
– Gently press front camera onto bracket -arrow B-.
Note:
If some air bubbles remain when the silicone pad is pressed on,
they will be pressed out by the pressure generated when the front
camera is pressed onto the windscreen and secured. The silicone
pad is designed such that any air bubbles are diffused through
the silicone pad.
– Press front camera against windscreen and close retaining
clip -1- in direction of -arrow-.

– Make sure that all four slider surfaces engage in bracket.

• To avoid driver assist system malfunctions, there must be no
dirt or air bubbles between the front camera for driver assist
systems and the windscreen.
– Calibrate front camera for driver assist systems ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Front camera for driver
assist systems; Calibrating front camera for driver assist sys‐
tems .

6.2.2 Renewing front camera for driver assist

systems
If renewing the control unit, select the “Replace control unit” func‐
tion for the appropriate control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Clip release lever no. 4 from scraper set - VAS 6845-

♦ Cleaning solution - D 009 401 04-

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Removing
– Remove interior mirror ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Interior mirror; Removing and installing interior mirror .
– Remove interior light/reading light (front) ⇒ page 215 .
– Remove centre bracket for sun visor ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Equipment; Removing and installing
centre bracket for sun visor .
– Unplug electrical connector.
– Release retaining clip -3- and swivel it down -arrow A-. Re‐
lease fasteners -arrows B-.
– Wait one minute to allow silicone pad to loosen enough so that
it can be removed without leaving residue.
– Detach front camera for driver assists system -2- from mount‐
ing -1-.
– Clean bonding surface on windscreen with cleaning fluid - D
009 401 04- .
• Any silicone residue must be removed completely.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
• The camera's area of vision on the inside of the windscreen
must not be obstructed by condensation or dirt.
– Release fastener and pull protective cap -3- off front camera
-2-.
Note:
To prevent the silicone pad from becoming dirty, do not remove
the protective cover until just before fitting the pad.

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– Plug in electrical connector.

– Fit front camera -2- in bracket -1- -arrows A-.
– Gently press front camera onto bracket -arrow B-.
Note:
If some air bubbles remain when the silicone pad is pressed on,
they will be pressed out by the pressure generated when the front
camera is pressed onto the windscreen and secured. The silicone
pad is designed such that any air bubbles are diffused through
the silicone pad.
– Press front camera against windscreen and close retaining
clip -1- in direction of -arrow-.

– Make sure that all four slider surfaces engage in bracket.

• To avoid driver assist system malfunctions, there must be no
dirt or air bubbles between the front camera for driver assist
systems and the windscreen.
– Calibrate front camera for driver assist systems ⇒ Running
gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 44 ; Front camera for driver
assist systems; Calibrating front camera for driver assist sys‐
tems .
– Adjust/calibrate matrix LED headlights ⇒ page 122 .

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7 Towing bracket
⇒ “7.1 Trailer socket”, page 236

7.1 Trailer socket

⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 96 ; Towing
bracket

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8 Cigarette lighter, socket

⇒ “8.1 Exploded view - cigarette lighter, 12 V socket”, page 237
⇒ “8.2 Removing and installing cigarette lighter illumination bulb
L28 ”, page 238
⇒ “8.3 Removing and installing socket illumination bulb L42 ”,
page 238
⇒ “8.4 Removing and installing cigarette lighter U1 / 12 V socket
U5 ”, page 238
⇒ “8.5 Removing and installing 12 V socket 2 U18 ”, page 240
⇒ “8.6 Removing and installing 12 V socket 4 U20 ”, page 242
⇒ “8.7 Renewing 12 V socket 4 U20 ”, page 242

8.1 Exploded view - cigarette lighter, 12 V socket

1 - Folding socket compart‐

ment
❑ Different versions
❑ Equipment version with
12 V socket 2 - U18-
2 - Trim for socket
❑ Different versions
❑ Equipment version with
12 V socket 2 - U18-
3 - Storage compartment
(front)
4 - Bulb
Cigarette lighter illumination
bulb - L28-
❑ For cigarette lighter -
U1-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 238
Socket illumination bulb - L42-
❑ For 12 V socket - U5-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 238
5 - Cigarette lighter - U1- / 12
V socket - U5-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 238
6 - Dummy cover/cigarette
lighter
7 - 12 V socket 4 - U20-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 242
❑ Renewing ⇒ page 242
8 - Mounting with cover
❑ For 12 V socket 4 - U20-

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9 - Cover for luggage compartment side trim

10 - Nut
❑ 2 Nm
11 - Socket illumination bulb - L42-
❑ For 12 V socket 2 - U18-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 238
12 - Dummy cover
13 - 12 V socket 2 - U18-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 240
14 - Cigarette lighter
15 - 12 V socket 2 - U18-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 240
16 - Socket illumination bulb - L42-
❑ For 12 V socket 2 - U18-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 238

8.2 Removing and installing cigarette lighter

illumination bulb - L28-
Removing
– Remove cigarette lighter ⇒ page 238 .
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Take illuminated ring -1- with cigarette lighter illumination bulb
- L28- out of trim panel -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

8.3 Removing and installing socket illumi‐

nation bulb - L42-
Removing
– Remove cigarette lighter ⇒ page 237 .
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Take illuminated ring -1- with cigarette lighter illumination bulb
- L28- out of trim panel -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

8.4 Removing and installing cigarette lighter

- U1- / 12 V socket - U5-
Special tools and workshop equipment required

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♦ Release tool - T40148-

Removing
– Release tabs -2- on puller -T40148- must engage in recesses
in cigarette lighter -3- -arrow-; for this purpose, push threaded
rod -1- downwards as far as stop.

– Insert puller - T40148- into cigarette lighter -1- as far as stop.

– Turn knurled wheel -2- on puller - T40148- clockwise as far as
stop.

• The piston -2- moves upwards and the release tabs -1- on
puller - T40148- spread apart -arrows-.
– Use puller - T40148- to pull cigarette lighter out of illuminated
ring with cigarette lighter illumination bulb - L28- .
– Guide out electrical wire through mounting.
– Unplug electrical connector.

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Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:

CAUTION
Risk of injury. Cigarette lighter may shoot out of the socket after
being heated.
– Check retaining tabs on socket.
– After removing socket, carefully press retaining springs back
together.

– Detach support -1- from puller - T40148- .

– Push piston downwards and hold in this position.
– Turn knurled wheel -4- on puller - T40148- anti-clockwise
-arrow-; this will open release tabs -2- on cigarette lighter -3-
and puller - T40148- can be removed.

8.5 Removing and installing 12 V socket 2 -

U18-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T40148-

Removing
– Remove centre console trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing
centre console trim (rear) .
– Trim: Pull out dummy cover/lighter.
– Hinged compartment: Open hinged compartment and pull out
lighter.
– Release tabs -2- on puller -T40148- must engage in recesses
in cigarette lighter -3- -arrow-; for this purpose, push threaded
rod -1- downwards as far as stop.

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– Insert puller - T40148- into cigarette lighter -1- as far as stop.

– Turn knurled wheel -2- on puller - T40148- clockwise as far as
stop.

• The piston -2- moves upwards and the release tabs -1- on
puller - T40148- spread apart -arrows-.
– Use puller - T40148- to pull cigarette lighter out of illuminated
ring with socket illumination bulb - L42- .
– Guide out electrical wire through mounting.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:

CAUTION
Risk of injury. Cigarette lighter may shoot out of the socket after
being heated.
– Check retaining tabs on socket.
– After removing socket, carefully press retaining springs back
together.

– Detach support -1- from puller - T40148- .

– Push piston downwards and hold in this position.
– Turn knurled wheel -4- on puller - T40148- anti-clockwise
-arrow-; this will open release tabs -2- on cigarette lighter -3-
and puller - T40148- can be removed.

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8.6 Removing and installing 12 V socket 4 -

U20-
Removing
– Open cover -4- in luggage compartment side trim.
– Unplug electrical connector -2-.
– Unscrew nut -3-.
– Remove 12 V socket -1- from cover of luggage compartment
side trim.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “8.1 Exploded view - cigarette lighter, 12 V socket”,
page 237

8.7 Renewing 12 V socket 4 - U20-

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Release tool - T40148-

Removing
– Release tabs -2- on puller -T40148- must engage in recesses
in 12 V socket -3- -arrow-; for this purpose, push threaded rod
-1- downwards as far as stop.

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– Open cover of mounting -2- and hold in this position.

– Insert puller - T40148- into 12 V socket -3- as far as stop.
– Turn knurled wheel -1- on puller - T40148- clockwise as far as
stop.

• The piston -2- moves upwards and the release tabs -1- on
puller - T40148- spread apart -arrows-.
– Remove 12 V socket from cover of luggage compartment side
trim.
– Unplug electrical connector.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Detach support -1- from puller - T40148- .
– Push piston downwards and hold in this position.
– Turn knurled wheel -4- on puller - T40148- anti-clockwise
-arrow-; this will open release tabs -2- on 12 V socket -3- and
puller - T40148- can be removed.

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97 – Wiring
1 Safety precautions
Observe safety precautions ⇒ “1 Safety precautions”, page 1

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2 Relay carriers, fuse carriers, elec‐

tronics boxes
⇒ “2.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers,
electronics boxes”, page 245
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - main fuse holder”, page 253
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier (front left)”,
page 254
⇒ “2.4 Removing and installing suppression filter C24 ”,
page 256
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing wiring junction”, page 256
⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing fuse holder C SC ”, page 262
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing relay and fuse holders in luggage
compartment (left-side)”, page 263

2.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay car‐

riers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes
⇒ “2.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers,
electronics boxes (engine compartment)”, page 245
⇒ “2.1.2 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers,
electronics boxes (engine compartment), 48 V system (0K4 +
VH2)”, page 247
⇒ “2.1.3 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers,
electronics boxes (left footwell)”, page 248
⇒ “2.1.4 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers,
electronics boxes (right footwell)”, page 249
⇒ “2.1.5 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers,
electronics boxes (luggage compartment)”, page 250
⇒ “2.1.6 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers,
electronics boxes (luggage compartment, right-side), Q5 TFSI e”,
page 251
⇒ “2.1.7 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers,
electronics boxes (luggage compartment), 48 V system (0K4 +
VH2)”, page 252

2.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes
(engine compartment)

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1 - Bracket
❑ For control units
2 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 2.5 Nm
3 - Automatic glow period con‐
trol unit - J179-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ TDI engine; Rep. gr.
28 ; Glow plug system;
Removing and installing
automatic glow period
control unit - J179-
4 - Bolt
❑ 2.5 Nm
5 - Positive cable
❑ To starter, alternator
6 - Nut
❑ 18 Nm
7 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm
8 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm
9 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
❑ Tightening torque: 7.5 Nm
10 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
❑ Tightening torque: 7.5 Nm
11 - Terminal 30 wiring junction 2 - TV22-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 259
12 - Nut
❑ 7.5 Nm
13 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 7.5 Nm
14 - Nut
❑ 18 Nm
15 - Positive cable
❑ From battery

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16 - Terminal 30 wiring junction - TV2-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 258
17 - Suppression filter - C24-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 256
18 - Lid
19 - Relay and fuse carrier 3 - SR3-
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations

2.1.2 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes
(engine compartment), 48 V system (0K4 + VH2)

1 - Wire retainer
2 - Positive cable
❑ To starter-alternator -
C29-
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
3 - Terminal 40 wiring junction
- TV66-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 260
4 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 5 Nm
5 - Electrical wire
❑ To terminal 40 wiring
junction 2 - TV67-
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
6 - Positive cable
❑ To control unit for elec‐
tric compressor - J1123-
❑ Tightening torque: 9 Nm
7 - Earth cable
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
8 - Cover
9 - Nut
❑ 3 Nm
10 - Wire retainer

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2.1.3 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes
(left footwell)

1 - Relay mounting
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
2 - Connectors
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
3 - Relay and fuse carrier 1 -
SR1-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 254
4 - Mounting
❑ For fuse holder C
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 262
5 - Fuse holder C - SC-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 262
6 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm
7 - Fuse holder
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
8 - Additional fuse holder

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2.1.4 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes
(right footwell)

1 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm
2 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm
3 - Relay mounting
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
4 - Relay and fuse carrier 4 -
SR4-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 256
5 - Positive cable
❑ From battery
❑ Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm

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2.1.5 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes
(luggage compartment)

1 - Mounting
❑ For relay and fuse hold‐
er
2 - Relay and fuse carrier 2 -
SR2-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 263
3 - Relay mounting
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
4 - Additional fuse holder
5 - Fuse carrier
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
6 - Main fuse holder
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 253
7 - Battery

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2.1.6 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes
(luggage compartment, right-side), Q5 TFSI e

1 - Cover
2 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 3.5 Nm
3 - Bracket
❑ For wiring junction
4 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 3.5 Nm
5 - Wiring junction - TV1-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 261
6 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Tightening torque: 18
Nm
7 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Tightening torque: 7.5
Nm
8 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Tightening torque: 7.5
Nm
9 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
❑ Tightening torque: 18 Nm

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2.1.7 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes
(luggage compartment), 48 V system (0K4 + VH2)

1 - Mounting bracket
❑ For wiring junction -
TV1-
2 - Nut
❑ 3x
❑ 3.5 Nm
3 - Wiring junction - TV1-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 258
4 - Positive cable
❑ To main fuse holder
❑ Tightening torque: 18
Nm
5 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Tightening torque: 7.5
Nm
6 - Wire
❑ To voltage converter, 48
V/12 V - A7-
❑ Tightening torque: 18
Nm
7 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 3.5 Nm
8 - Positive cable
❑ To battery, 48 V - A6-
❑ Tightening torque: 20
Nm
9 - Wire
❑ To wiring junction for terminal 40 - TV66-
❑ Tightening torque: 20 Nm
10 - Nut
❑ 9 Nm
11 - Wire
❑ To voltage converter, 48 V/12 V - A7-
12 - Wire retainer
13 - Terminal 40 wiring junction 2 - TV67-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 261

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2.2 Exploded view - main fuse holder

1 - Main fuse holder

❑ On battery
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 265
2 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
3 - Nut
❑ 18 Nm
4 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
5 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Tightening torque:
7.5 Nm
6 - Nut
❑ 7.5 Nm
7 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
8 - Bolt
❑ 3.5 Nm
9 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
❑ Tightening torque: 7.5 Nm
10 - Nut
❑ 7.5 Nm
11 - Wire
❑ Allocation ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
12 - Battery isolation igniter - N253-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Battery isolation igniter; Removing
and installing battery isolation igniter
13 - Nut
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 2x
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 69 ; Battery isolation igniter; Exploded view
- battery isolation igniter
14 - Electrical connector
❑ For battery isolation igniter - N253-

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2.3 Removing and installing relay and fuse

carrier (front left)
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier 1 SR1 ”,
page 254
⇒ “2.3.2 Removing and installing fuse carrier”, page 255

2.3.1 Removing and installing relay and fuse

carrier 1 - SR1-
Removing
– Disconnect battery ⇒ page 13 .
– Remove cover (bottom) on driver side ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver side) .
– Remove sill panel trim (front left) ⇒ General body repairs, in‐
terior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim panels;
Removing and installing sill panel trim .
– Remove front seat (left-side) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 72 ; Front seats; Removing and installing front seat .
– Fold floor covering to side as far as possible in area of relay
and fuse carrier 1.
– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 2-.
– Cut open cable tie.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Detach relay and fuse carrier 1 -item 3- from studs and pull it
off body towards inside.
Note:
If relay and fuse carrier 1 cannot be removed as described, floor
covering must be removed ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim panels; Removing and in‐
stalling floor covering .

– Release retaining clip -arrow-, press out fuse holder -item 2-

towards rear and disengage from relay and fuse carrier 1
-item 1-.

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– Release retaining clip and press off additional fuse holder

-2-.
– Release retaining clips -arrows- and pull relay -1- and control
units out of relay carriers.

– Release retaining clips -arrows- and press relay carrier -3- to‐
wards rear out of retainer -4-.
– Release retaining clip -1- and press connector contact -2- out
of retainer.
– Detach relay and fuse carrier 1.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.3 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse car‐
riers, electronics boxes (left footwell)”, page 248

2.3.2 Removing and installing fuse carrier

Removing
– Remove relay and fuse carrier 1 ⇒ page 254 .
– Release captive fastener and pull it off fuse carrier.
– Remove fuses from fuse carrier.
– Release retaining clips -arrows- and detach cover for fuse
carrier.

– Detach retaining strip -1- for connectors -arrow- and take con‐
nectors out of socket.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

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2.4 Removing and installing suppression fil‐

ter - C24-
Removing
– Remove terminal 30 wiring junction ⇒ page 258 .
– Disengage catches -arrows-.
– Insert screwdriver in recess and detach cover -2-.
– Push suppression filter -1- out of housing -3- and detach filter.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.5 Removing and installing wiring junction

⇒ “2.5.1 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier 4 SR4 ”,
page 256
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and installing wiring junction TV1 ”,
page 258
⇒ “2.5.3 Removing and installing terminal 30 wiring junction TV2
”, page 258
⇒ “2.5.4 Terminal 30 wiring junction 2 TV22 ”, page 259
⇒ “2.5.5 Removing and installing terminal 40 wiring junction TV66
”, page 260
⇒ “2.5.6 Removing and installing terminal 40 wiring junction 2
TV67 - 48 Volt system”, page 261
⇒ “2.5.7 Removing and installing wiring junction TV1 - Q5 TFSI e”,
page 261

2.5.1 Removing and installing relay and fuse

carrier 4 - SR4-
Removing
– Disconnect battery ⇒ page 13 .

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– Remove sill panel trim (front right) ⇒ General body repairs,

interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim panels;
Removing and installing sill panel trim .
– Press floor covering in front footwell to side as far as possible.
– Release catch -5- and open cover -4- -arrow-.
– Unscrew nuts -1, 2, 3- and move electrical wiring clear.

– Release retaining clip -arrow- and pull relay -2- out of mounting
-1-.

– Release catch -arrow- and detach wiring junction -1-.

– Release retaining clips -arrows- and press relay carrier -2- to‐
wards rear out of retainer -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.4 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse car‐
riers, electronics boxes (right footwell)”, page 249

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2.5.2 Removing and installing wiring junction

- TV1-
Removing
– Remove voltage regulator ⇒ page 32 .
– Release catch -3- and open cover -4-.
– Disconnect electrical wiring -1, 2, 5-.

– Disengage catches -arrows-.

– Detach wiring junction -2- from mounting -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.7 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse car‐
riers, electronics boxes (luggage compartment), 48 V system
(0K4 + VH2)”, page 252

2.5.3 Removing and installing terminal 30 wir‐

ing junction - TV2-
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ TDI engine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Air
cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or ⇒
TFSI engine; Rep. gr. 24 ; Air cleaner; Removing and installing
air cleaner housing .

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– Disengage catch -arrow-.

– Open cover -1-.

– If fitted, remove wiring junction 2 for terminal 30 and move to

side with wiring connected ⇒ page 259 .
– Unplug electrical connector -5-.
– Unscrew nuts -2, 3- and move electrical wiring -1, 4- clear.
– Move electrical wiring harness clear -arrow-.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Move clear electrical connector -3- and unplug connector -2-.
– Remove wiring junction -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse car‐
riers, electronics boxes (engine compartment)”, page 245

2.5.4 Terminal 30 wiring junction 2 - TV22-

Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Remove air cleaner housing ⇒ TDI engine; Rep. gr. 23 ; Air
cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner housing or ⇒
TFSI engine; Rep. gr. 24 ; Air cleaner; Removing and installing
air cleaner housing .

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– Disengage catches -arrows-.

– Open covers in the order -2, 1-.

– Unbolt electrical wiring -1, 2, 5- and move clear.

– Unscrew nut -4-.
– Lift off wiring junction -3-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse car‐
riers, electronics boxes (engine compartment)”, page 245

2.5.5 Removing and installing terminal 40 wir‐

ing junction - TV66-
Removing
– De-energise 48 Volt system ⇒ page 17 .
– Release catch -arrow- and open cover -1-.

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– Disconnect electrical wiring -2, 3, 4-.

– Remove bolts -arrows-.
– Remove wiring junction -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Re-energise 48 Volt system ⇒ page 18 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.2 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse car‐
riers, electronics boxes (engine compartment), 48 V system
(0K4 + VH2)”, page 247

2.5.6 Removing and installing terminal 40 wir‐

ing junction 2 - TV67- - 48 Volt system
Removing
– De-energise 48 Volt system ⇒ page 17 .
– Remove luggage compartment floor (front) ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing luggage compartment floor .
– Release catch -arrow- and open cover -1-.

– Disconnect electrical wiring -1, 4-.

– Remove nut -3- and move wire -3- clear.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Remove wiring junction -5-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Re-energise 48 Volt system ⇒ page 18 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.7 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse car‐
riers, electronics boxes (luggage compartment), 48 V system
(0K4 + VH2)”, page 252

2.5.7 Removing and installing wiring junction

- TV1- - Q5 TFSI e
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .

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– Remove luggage compartment floor (rear) ⇒ General body

repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing luggage compartment floor .
– Release catch -2- and open cover -1- -arrow-.

– Remove nuts -2, 3, 4- and move wiring clear.

– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Remove wiring junction -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.6 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse car‐
riers, electronics boxes (luggage compartment, right-side), Q5
TFSI e”, page 251

2.6 Removing and installing fuse holder C -

SC-
Removing
– Remove dash panel cover (side) on driver side ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and
installing dash panel cover (side) .
– Release retaining clip -3- and swivel out fuse holder C
-item 2- on central tube -1- for dash panel -arrow-.

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– Release retaining clip -arrow-, press out fuse holder -item 2-

towards rear and disengage from fuse holder C -item 1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

2.7 Removing and installing relay and fuse

holders in luggage compartment (left-
side)
⇒ “2.7.1 Removing and installing relay and fuse carrier 2 SR2 ”,
page 263
⇒ “2.7.2 Removing and installing fuse carrier in luggage compart‐
ment (left-side)”, page 264
⇒ “2.7.3 Removing and installing main fuse holder on battery”,
page 265

2.7.1 Removing and installing relay and fuse

carrier 2 - SR2-
Removing
– Remove luggage compartment side trim (left-side) ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim
panels; Removing and installing luggage compartment side
trim .
– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 2-.
– Move electrical wiring harness -4- clear.
– Disengage catch -arrow-.
– Lift relay and fuse carrier 2 -item 3- and pull off towards right.

– Release retaining clip in direction of -arrow- and press fuse

carrier -2- out of relay and fuse carrier 2 -item 1- towards rear.

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– Release retaining clip and press off additional fuse holder

-2-.
– Release retaining clips -arrows- and pull relay -1- and control
units out of relay carriers.

– Release retaining clips -arrows- and pull relay carrier -2- out
of relay and fuse carrier 2 -item 1- towards rear.
– Detach relay and fuse carrier 2.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.1.5 Overview of fitting locations - relay carriers, fuse car‐
riers, electronics boxes (luggage compartment)”, page 250

2.7.2 Removing and installing fuse carrier in

luggage compartment (left-side)
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Remove relay and fuse carrier 2; relay holders remain clipped
in ⇒ page 263 .
– Release captive fastener and pull it off fuse carrier.
– Remove fuses from fuse carrier.
– Release retaining clips -arrows- and detach cover for fuse
carrier.

– Detach retaining strip -1- for connectors -arrow- and take con‐
nectors out of socket.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .

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2.7.3 Removing and installing main fuse hold‐

er on battery
Removing
– Remove luggage compartment floor (front) ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing luggage compartment floor .
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Open cover -1- on positive battery terminal.
– Slacken off nut -2- several turns and disconnect battery clamp
-3- of positive cable from battery terminal.
– Release catch -5- and open cover -4- over main fuse holder
-arrow-.

– Unbolt electrical wiring -1 ... 6-.

– Release catch -4- and open cover -3- -arrow-.

– Unplug electrical connector -1- at isolation relay -2-.
– Take out main fuse holder.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - main fuse holder”, page 253

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3 Control units
⇒ “3.1 Overview of fitting locations - control units”, page 266
⇒ “3.2 Exploded view - data bus diagnostic interface”,
page 267
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing onboard supply control unit J519
”, page 267
⇒ “3.4 Removing and installing garage door operation control
unit”, page 268
⇒ “3.5 Removing and installing data bus diagnostic interface J533
”, page 269

3.1 Overview of fitting locations - control units

1 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 2 Nm
2 - Body
3 - Data bus diagnostic inter‐
face - J533-
❑ Different versions avail‐
able ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 267
4 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ Tightening torque
⇒ page 267
5 - A-pillar (left-side)
6 - Mounting
❑ For onboard supply con‐
trol unit - J519-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 268
7 - Onboard supply control unit
- J519-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 267
8 - Body
9 - Bracket
❑ For garage door opera‐
tion control unit - J530-
10 - Garage door operation
control unit - J530-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 268

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3.2 Exploded view - data bus diagnostic interface

1 - Electrical connector
❑ For data bus diagnostic
interface - J533- - Low
2 - Data bus diagnostic inter‐
face - J533- - Low
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 269
3 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm
4 - Connector for aerial wire
❑ 2x
5 - Electrical connector
❑ For data bus diagnostic
interface - J533- - High
6 - Electrical connector
❑ For data bus diagnostic
interface - J533- - High
7 - Data bus diagnostic inter‐
face - J533- - High
❑ With emergency battery
for telematics
❑ Removing and installing
emergency battery
⇒ Maintenance ; Book‐
let 830 ; Connected
gateway: renewing
emergency battery
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 269
8 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 3 Nm

3.3 Removing and installing onboard supply

control unit - J519-
⇒ “3.3.1 Removing and installing onboard supply control unit J519
”, page 267
⇒ “3.3.2 Removing and installing mounting for onboard supply
control unit J519 ”, page 268

3.3.1 Removing and installing onboard supply

control unit - J519-
If renewing the control unit, select the “Replace control unit” func‐
tion for the appropriate control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

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Removing
– Remove A-pillar trim (bottom) ⇒ General body repairs, interi‐
or; Rep. gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim panels; Re‐
moving and installing A-pillar trim .
– Release catches -arrows- and pull onboard supply control unit
-1- downwards slightly.
– Unplug electrical connectors -2, 4, 5-.
– Pull onboard supply control unit out of mounting -3- down‐
wards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.3.2 Removing and installing mounting for

onboard supply control unit - J519-
Removing
– Remove onboard supply control unit ⇒ page 267 .
– Move wiring harness -3- clear.
– Release catches -1- and push mounting -4- upwards until
guides -2- are disengaged.
– Remove mounting downwards.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.

3.4 Removing and installing garage door

operation control unit
Removing
– Remove rear bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (rear); Removing and installing bumper
cover .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– Release catches -4-.
– Take control unit -3- out of mounting -2-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Versions with lane change assist: If bumper cover has been
removed, lane change assist must be calibrated ⇒ page 223 .

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3.5 Removing and installing data bus diag‐

nostic interface - J533-
If renewing the control unit, select the “Replace control unit” func‐
tion for the appropriate control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
Removing
– Remove seat bench ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
72 ; Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/individual
seats .
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– If fitted, unplug electrical connector -4- and disconnect aerial
wire -3-.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Take out data bus diagnostic interface -2-
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
ERA-GLONASS (Russia) only: Check emergency call function
⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 830 ; ERA-GLONASS: Checking emer‐
gency call function .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.2 Exploded view - data bus diagnostic interface”,
page 267

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4 Connectors
⇒ “4.1 Overview of fitting locations - connectors”, page 270
⇒ “4.2 Unplugging door disconnector”, page 271
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing connector point at A-pillar (right-
side)”, page 271
⇒ “4.4 Repairing electrical wiring harnesses and electrical con‐
nectors”, page 271

4.1 Overview of fitting locations - connectors

1 - Door disconnector (front

left)
❑ Unplugging
⇒ page 271
2 - Door disconnector (front
right)
❑ Unplugging
⇒ page 271
3 - Connector point at A-pillar
(right-side)
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 271
4 - Door disconnector (rear
right)
❑ Unplugging
⇒ page 271
5 - Door disconnector (rear left)
❑ Unplugging
⇒ page 271
6 - Connector point on relay
and fuse carrier 1 - SR1-
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ “2.3.1 Removing and
installing relay and fuse
carrier 1 SR1 ”,
page 254

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4.2 Unplugging door disconnector

Procedure
– Open door.
– Release catch in direction of -arrow A- and detach door dis‐
connector -1- towards the outside -arrow B-.

4.3 Removing and installing connector point

at A-pillar (right-side)
Removing
– Disconnect earth cable from battery with ignition switched off
⇒ page 13 .
– Remove sill panel trim (front right) ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim panels;
Removing and installing sill panel trim .
– Fold floor covering to side as far as possible in area of con‐
nector point.
– Unplug electrical connector -1-.
– If fitted, disconnect electrical wire -3- and aerial wires -4, 5-
and move them clear.
– Pry connector point -2- out of body.

– Release retaining clip -3- -arrow- and press connector -2- out
of retainer -1-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Connect battery. Steps required ⇒ page 14 .

4.4 Repairing electrical wiring harnesses

and electrical connectors
⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Repairing
wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairing wiring harnesses
and ⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Re‐
pairing wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairing connector
housings and electrical connectors

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5 Releasing and dismantling connector

housings
⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Repairing
wiring harnesses and connectors; Releasing and dismantling
connector housings

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6 Cleaning contact surfaces

⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Contact
surface cleaning set - VAS 6410-

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7 Repairing aerial wires

⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Repairing
wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairing aerial wires

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8 Fibre optic cables

⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Repairing
wiring harnesses and connectors; Repairing fibre optic cables

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9 Vehicle diagnostic, testing and infor‐

mation systems
⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Vehicle
diagnostic, testing and information systems

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