VW Passat b7 Communication Eng

Service
Workshop Manual
Passat 2011 ➤
Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Communication
Edition 07.2019
Service Department. Technical Information

Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups
Repair Group
00 - Technical data
91 - Communication
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.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤
Communication - Edition 07.2019
Contents
00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 Repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Suppression measures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Overview of battery, transmitter and receiver unit, fuse and wiring harness . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 Installation and operation of two-way radios with a transmitting power above 10 watts . . 3
1.5 Mobile telephones or portable two-way radios without separate external aerial . . . . . . . . 3
1.6 Transmitting power and aerial fitting locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.7 General repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
91 - Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1 Radio / radio navigation systems R / J503 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.1 Components of radio / radio navigation systems R / J503 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
1.2 Overview of fitting locations - radio / radio navigation system R / J505 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.3 Removing and installing radio / radio navigation systems R / J503 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
1.4 Interface for external multimedia unit R215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
1.5 Pin assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
2 Sound system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.1 General notes on amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.2 System overview - amplifier R12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
2.3 Removing and installing amplifier R12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
2.4 General notes on loudspeaker systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2.5 Removing and installing front bass and mid-range loudspeakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
2.6 Removing and installing rear bass loudspeakers R17 / R15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
2.7 Removing and installing front treble loudspeakers R22 / R20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
2.8 Removing and installing rear treble loudspeakers R16 / R14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
3 Aerial systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.1 System overview - aerial systems, Saloon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
3.2 System overview - aerial systems, Estate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
3.3 Removing and installing aerial modules and aerial amplifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3.4 Removing and installing roof aerial RX5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
4 CD changer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
4.2 Removing and installing CD changer R41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
5 Telephone system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
5.1 General notes on universal preparation for mobile phone UTP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
5.2 System overview of universal mobile phone preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
5.3 Removing and installing telephone bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
5.4 Removing and installing mobile telephone operating electronics control unit J412 . . . . . . 100
5.5 Changing mobile phone cradle from old to new dash panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
5.6 Removing and installing emergency button E276 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
5.7 Removing and installing telephone microphone R38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
6 Reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6.1 Components of reversing camera system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
6.2 Assembly overview - reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
6.3 Removing and installing reversing camera R189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
6.4 Calibrating reversing camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
6.5 Removing and installing reversing camera system control unit J772 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
6.6 Renewing video cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
7 Multifunction steering wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
7.2 Removing and installing steering wheel multifunction buttons E441 / E440 . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Contents i
8 Connection for external multimedia devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

8.1 Components of connection for external multimedia units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
8.2 Connectors, connection for external multimedia devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
8.3 Removing and installing connection for external audio sources R199 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
8.4 Removing and installing interface for external multimedia devices R215 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
ii Contents
00 – Technical data
1 Repair instructions
(VRL013181; Edition 07.2019)
⇒ “1.1 General information”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Suppression measures”, page 1
⇒ “1.3 Overview of battery, transmitter and receiver unit, fuse and
wiring harness”, page 2
⇒ “1.4 Installation and operation of two-way radios with a trans‐
mitting power above 10 watts”, page 3
⇒ “1.5 Mobile telephones or portable two-way radios without sep‐
arate external aerial”, page 3
⇒ “1.6 Transmitting power and aerial fitting locations”,
page 3
⇒ “1.7 General repair instructions”, page 5
1.1 General information

The communication systems in the Passat include:
♦ Radio or radio/navigation system
♦ The telephone system
♦ The aerial system
♦ Loudspeaker system
♦ The multimedia system control unit
♦ The connection for external audio sources
♦ The CD changer and
♦ The sound system amplifier
Some items of equipment can only be ordered as an optional ex‐
tra. Not all systems are installed in every vehicle.
Note
♦ When faced with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to

know the functions and operation of the communication sys‐
tems.
♦ Additional information ⇒ Operating manual
♦ In the event of repair work or for fault finding, use the ⇒ vehicle
diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode , and refer to
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations.
1.2 Suppression measures

All electrical consumers in the vehicle are individually suppressed
at factory.
This includes all sensors, actuators and all electrical motors in the
vehicles as well as the controllers in the control units which might
create high-frequency interference.
1. Repair instructions 1
To suppress interference, electrical components such as capac‐

itors, coils and diodes are installed directly in the electrical com‐
ponents.
Interference-suppressing components are also installed in the
connector housings of electrical consumers.
The earth cables formerly employed to suppress interference are
no longer used because interference suppression measures must
be applied as close as possible to the sources of interference.
1.3 Overview of battery, transmitter and receiver unit, fuse and wiring harness
1 - Positive connection
❑ Red wire with appropri‐
ate connection
2 - To terminal 15a
❑ Connection to terminal
15a: ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting loca‐
tions
❑ Ensure that this wire is
protected by a fuse.
❑ Fuse maximum 15 A
3 - Aerial earth
❑ Ensure good earth con‐
nection to body.
❑ Treat fitting location of
aerial with appropriate
corrosion protection.
4 - Transmitter and receiver
aerial
❑ Fitting locations ⇒ Table
on page ⇒ page 3
5 - Shielded aerial cable
❑ Cable with coaxial con‐
nector
6 - Telephone or 2-way radio
transceiver
7 - Wiring harness
❑ Positive voltage supply
via a red wire with
2.5 mm2 cross section.
❑ Negative voltage supply
via a brown wire with
2.5 mm2 cross section.
❑ If necessary, black wire with 1.5 mm2 cross section to terminal 15a.
8 - Fuse holder
❑ Install in immediate vicinity of battery.
9 - To starter
10 - Battery
❑ Fitting location in engine compartment
11 - Negative wire
12 - Body earth
2 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

1.4 Installation and operation of two-way ra‐

dios with a transmitting power above 10
watts
Installation and operation of two-way radios with a transmitting
power above 10 watts is only permissible under the following
conditions:
• The transmitting power at the point of the aerial base (see unit
manufacturer's specifications) must not exceed the relevant
maximum values.
• No deviation from aerial locations listed in the table is permit‐
ted.
Transmitting power and aerial fitting locations table
⇒ page 3 .
1.5 Mobile telephones or portable two-way

radios without separate external aerial
♦ Remote controls (e.g. garage door opener) and wireless de‐
vices (e.g. keyboard) may only be used in the vehicle if the
transmitted output is max. 100 mW.
♦ An “e identification” is required for mobile two-way radios (ap‐
plies for Europe only).
♦ Mobile telephones or other transmitting equipment (business
equipment) which are not original vehicle equipment parts
must have “CE identification” (applies to Europe only).
♦ It is absolutely necessary to observe the manufacturer's op‐
erating and installation instructions for mobile phones, two-
way radios and aerials.
♦ The optimum unit range can be attained only by using an ex‐
ternal aerial.
♦ When telephone and two-way radio systems are properly in‐
stalled, there is no danger to safety systems like, for example,
ABS or airbags. However, it is a prerequisite that there has
been no modification of their installation. Routing wiring par‐
allel to such systems must be avoided.
♦ When mobile telephones or two-way radios are used, exces‐
sive electromagnetic fields may occur in the vehicle interior
whether or not the external aerial has been properly installed.
In this case, detrimental effects to health as well as malfunctions
of vehicle electronics cannot be ruled out.
1.6 Transmitting power and aerial fitting lo‐

cations
Passat estate 2011 ►
Note
Installation of aerials on bumpers is now prohibited by law. This

improves pedestrian protection during accidents.
Designation Pmax (watts) Prescribed aerial fitting loca‐

tions
Short wave 100 (PEAK) All locations on roof
< 54 MHZ
4 m frequency 20 (effective) All locations on vehicle exte‐
band rior

tions
2 m frequency 20 (effective) Front wing
band Front centre of roof
Centre of roof
Rear centre of roof
2 m frequency 50 (effective) Centre of roof
band Rear centre of roof
70 cm 50 (effective) Front centre of roof
Centre of roof
Rear centre of roof
23 cm 20 (effective) All locations on vehicle exte‐
rior
TETRA/ 25 (effective) All locations on vehicle exte‐
TETRAPOL rior
D network 20 (Peak) All locations on vehicle exte‐
GSM 900 rior
E network 10 (Peak) All locations on vehicle exte‐
GSM 1800 rior
GSM 1900
UMTS
1) PEAK = peak envelope power (max. carrier power)

2) effective = effective transmitting power
Note
♦ Deviations from these specifications (aerial location, frequen‐

cy, ratings) are only permissible in exceptional circumstances
where there is good reason. Permission may be granted by
EMC department at Volkswagen Group in Wolfsburg following
individual inspection.
♦ EMC = electromagnetic compatibility
Passat saloon 2011 ►
Note
Installation of aerials on bumpers is now prohibited by law. This

improves pedestrian protection during accidents.

tions
Short wave 100 (Peak)3) All locations on roof
< 54 MHZ All locations on vehicle exte‐
rior
4 m frequency 20 (effective)4) All locations on vehicle exte‐
band rior
2 m frequency 20 (effective) Front wing
band Rear wing
Centre of rear lid
All locations on roof
2 m frequency 50 (effective) Front centre of roof
band Centre of roof
Rear centre of roof


tions
70 cm 50 (effective) Centre of roof
Front centre of roof
Rear centre of roof
Centre of rear lid
23 cm 20 (effective) All locations on vehicle exte‐
rior
TETRA/ 25 (effective) All locations on vehicle exte‐
TETRAPOL rior
D network 20 (Peak) All locations on vehicle exte‐
GSM 900 rior
E network 10 (Peak) All locations on vehicle exte‐
GSM 1800 rior
GSM 1900
UMTS
3) PEAK = peak envelope power (max. carrier power)

4) effective = effective transmitting power
Note
♦ Deviations from these specifications (aerial location, frequen‐

cy, ratings) are only permissible in exceptional circumstances
where there is good reason. Permission may be granted by
EMC department at Volkswagen Group in Wolfsburg following
individual inspection.
♦ EMC = electromagnetic compatibility
1.7 General repair instructions

Notes on performing repair work
Note
Batteries must be disconnected before repair work is begun! ⇒

Electrical system; Repair Group 27; Starter, current supply; Bat‐
tery; Disconnecting and reconnecting batteries
Use valid current flow diagram ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical

fault finding and Fitting locations.
For removing and installing trims ⇒ workshop manuals General
body repairs, interior or ⇒ General body repairs, exterior.
Observe manufacturer's operating and installation instructions for
mobile telephones, two-way radios and aerials.
Secure wiring harnesses with cable ties. Wrap connectors with
foam tubes to avoid rattling noises.
Transmitting power and possible fitting locations:
Volkswagen permits the installation and operation of radio trans‐
mitter units if the transmitted power at the point of the aerial base
listed in the table is not exceeded. Prescribed aerial fitting loca‐
tions can also be found in the table.
The limits according to VDE 0848 part 2 (maximum permitted ra‐
diation strength for human safety) must be adhered to, if neces‐
sary, by reducing the transmitting power.
Voltage supply
If a transceiver is retrofitted in the vehicle, the battery is used to
connect the positive and negative wires.
In addition, the wiring harness must be manufactured:
♦ Positive voltage supply via a red wire with 2.5 mm2 cross sec‐
tion.
♦ Negative voltage supply via a brown wire with 2.5 mm2 cross
section.
The positive wire must have a fuse located in the immediate vi‐
cinity of the battery. For this purpose, a fuse holder must be
secured next to the battery. Both wires must be enclosed in an
insulating sleeve.
Appropriate connections must be fitted at the battery end.
Proceed according to unit's operating instructions on side of unit.
The additional wiring harness must be routed separately from the
vehicle wiring. Distance must be at least 10 cm.
Note
♦ Some telephone systems and two-way radios require an ad‐

ditional terminal 15 (ignition). In this case, a black wire with
1.5 mm2 cross section must be routed from the transceiver to
terminal 15a. ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations
♦ When laying the wiring, ensure that wiring is not routed parallel
to factory wiring.
Aerial and aerial wiring:

A shielded wire must be used between the transceiver and the
aerial. The shield must contact both the unit and the aerial.
At the same time, ensure a good and continuous earth connection
between the aerial base point cable and the vehicle body.
The transmitter must be used only when all components are prop‐
erly matched with each other to prevent interference in the aerial
wiring. To be sure, perform an output test to check and to match
the system.
Other additional installations:
The installation of electronic devices such as company equipment
(e.g. FAX), household appliances (e.g. electric cool box) is per‐
missible. These appliances must be certified as safe with the CE
symbol or "e" mark (applies to Europe only).
Voltage supply is likewise to be provided via a separate wiring
harness and equipped with a fuse.
Repairing aerial wiring
⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Wiring; Renewal of aerial wir‐
ing .
Fault finding in communication systems
The communication systems are equipped with self-diagnosis.
For fault finding ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester use “Guided Fault
Finding” mode.

Adapting radio components

For adaption, use ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Radio functions”
mode.
Adapting radio navigation system components
For adaption, use ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Radio navigation
system functions” mode.
Adapting multifunction steering wheel components
For adaption, use ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Steering column
electronics functions; Code control unit” mode.
91 – Communication
8 Rep. gr.91 - Communication

1 Radio / radio navigation systems -R- /

-J503-
⇒ “1.1 Components of radio / radio navigation systems R / J503
”, page 9
⇒ “1.2 Overview of fitting locations - radio / radio navigation sys‐
tem R / J505 ”, page 24
⇒ “1.3 Removing and installing radio / radio navigation systems
R / J503 ”, page 41
⇒ “1.4 Interface for external multimedia unit R215 ”, page 44
⇒ “1.5 Pin assignments”, page 46
1.1 Components of radio / radio navigation

systems -R- / -J503-
⇒ “1.1.1 Components of radio system RCD 210”, page 9
⇒ “1.1.4 Components of radio navigation system RNS 315”, page
19
⇒ “1.1.5 Components of radio navigation system RNS 510”, page
22
1.1.1 Components of radio system RCD 210

View of radio “RCD 210”
The “RCD 210” radio system consists of the Radio - R- and the
loudspeakers.
♦ Sound system
♦ Features of radio “RCD 210” ⇒ page 9
♦ Anti-theft coding ⇒ page 10 .
♦ Determining the code of the anti-theft coding system
⇒ page 10
♦ Deactivating anti-theft coding ⇒ page 11
Note
♦ When faced with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to un‐

derstand the function and the operation of the radio.
♦ Additional information ⇒ Operating manual
♦ The anti-theft coding uses a fixed code ⇒ page 10 .
♦ In the event of repair work or for fault finding, use ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester and refer to ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Elec‐
trical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ When the battery is reconnected, check operation of electrical
equipment (radio, clock, convenience electronics etc.) accord‐
ing to the workshop manual and/or operating manual.
Features of radio “RCD 210”

The radio “RCD 210” consists of the radio and the loudspeakers
in the doors.
The radio has a final stage power output of 2 x 20 watts.
1. Radio / radio navigation systems R / J503 9

The radio is also available with a final stage power output of

4 x 20 watts as an option. In this case, loudspeakers are also
installed in the passenger compartment.
The loudspeakers are designed as a 2-way system.
A bass loudspeaker and a treble loudspeaker are installed in each
of the front doors.
A bass loudspeaker and a treble loudspeaker are installed on
each side in the passenger compartment as an option.
A connection option for a CD changer is available to extend the
functions. If telephones are used, a mute switch and an input for
the telephone LF signal are also implemented.
The CD drive integrated into the radio can play the following CD
formats:
♦ CD-R
♦ CD-RW
♦ mp3
Note
♦ Music CDs with 8 cm diameter (mini discs) cannot be played.

♦ Mixed-mode CDs (CDs having both computer data and music)
cannot be played.
The aerial operates without “diversity function”.

Anti-theft coding
The radio is equipped with an electronic convenience anti-theft
system, which is effective in combination with the dash panel in‐
sert.
After disconnecting the radio voltage supply, radio operation is
restored when reconnecting the voltage supply without entering
the code number. The prerequisites are that initial activation of
the anti-theft coding has been performed and the radio is recon‐
nected in the same vehicle.
The anti-theft code can be determined using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester. The radio card used in the past and the sticker on the radio
have been discontinued.
Note
To determine the anti-theft code, the ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester

must have an “online” connection (network connection), and the
user must be authorised to use the program to retrieve radio co‐
des.
Determining anti-theft code of anti-theft coding via vehicle diag‐

nostic tester:
Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
On ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester, select “Guided Functions”.
or
On ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester, select “Guided Fault Finding”.
For adaption, use “Retrieving radio code” function.

Your system rights are then determined. The operating data, the
VIN and the unit number of the radio or radio/navigation system
are then read out automatically.
Note
When installing radios or radio navigation systems which are new

or have not yet been adapted to the vehicle, it may occur that the
tester is unable to read out the unit number of the radio or the
radio navigation system. In this case, please enter the unit num‐
ber manually. It can be found on the sticker affixed to the unit and
is also stamped onto the side of the unit.
The radio code which has been determined is then shown on the
tester's display.
The anti-theft code must be entered in the radio manually.
Deactivating anti-theft coding
– Switch on the radio.
The unit automatically displays “SAFE” for about 10 seconds and
then “1000” permanently. There is no need to operate any but‐
tons.
The position of the code number to be set is shown via an “_X _”
on the display, above the multifunction buttons.
– Using the four multifunction buttons which are shown, enter
the previously determined code in the correct sequence. Press
the relevant button as many times as necessary until the cor‐
rect number is shown in the centre of the display.
– Then press the multifunction button next to the word “OK”. The
unit is then ready to operate again and switches to its last op‐
erating state.
Note
If an incorrect code has been entered on deactivating the elec‐

tronic lock, “SAFE” first flashes in the display, followed by “1000”
again. The entire process can now be repeated again. The num‐
ber of attempts is shown in the display. If an incorrect code is
entered again, the unit is blocked for approx. one hour, i.e. it can‐
not be operated. This lock is indicated by the fact that “SAFE” is
permanently shown in the display. After one hour – the ignition
and the unit must remain switched on – the attempt display is
extinguished and the electronic lock can be deactivated as de‐
scribed above. The »two attempts, blocked for one hour« cycle
still applies.


View of radio “RCD 310”
The “RCD 310” radio system consists of the Radio - R- and the
loudspeakers.
♦ Sound system
♦ Determining the code of the anti-theft coding system
⇒ page 13
Note

♦ Additional information can be found in the ⇒ Operating man‐
ual .
♦ The anti-theft coding is a fixed code.
equipment (radio, clock, convenience electronics and so on)
according to the workshop manual or the operating manual.

The main features of the RCD 310 radio are, among others, as
follows:
♦ 4 x 20 watt output loudspeaker channels
♦ Monochrome display
♦ Controls for external 6-disc CD changer - R41-
♦ Telephone controls (hands-free system)
♦ External amplifier - R12- can be connected
♦ DAB operation possible
formats:
♦ CD-R
♦ CD-RW
♦ mp3
♦ WMA
Note
Mixed-mode CDs (CDs having both computer data and music)

cannot be played.
The aerial system version has a “diversity function” integrated in

the radio.

Anti-theft coding
sert.
Note

des.

nostic tester:

or
Note

tester's display.
Deactivating anti-theft coding
– Switch on radio.
The word “SAFE” appears for approx. 10 seconds on the display
and then number sequence “1000”.
– Enter code numbers by pressing the corresponding function
buttons until the correct sequence of digits is shown.
After entering the four-digit code number, “OK” appears on the
display.

– When you have entered the right code number, confirm it with
the “OK” function button on the display.
The unit will be released and is ready for use.
Note
If you entered an incorrect anti-theft code, this can be corrected

immediately in a new attempt. If a wrong anti-theft code has been
entered twice, the radio will be blocked for one hour. In this case,
leave radio and ignition switched on. The process for deactivating
the anti-theft coding can then be repeated after one hour. Note
that only two attempts can be made to enter the code. The radio
will then be blocked for one hour.


Radio system “RCD 510”
The “RCD 510” radio system consists of the radio - R- and the
front and rear loudspeakers.
♦ Sound system
♦ Determine anti-theft code of anti-theft coding via vehicle diag‐
nostic tester ⇒ page 16 .
♦ Activating/deactivating transport lock for CD changer in “RCD
510” ⇒ page 17
Note

♦ Additional information can be found in the ⇒ Operating man‐
ual .
♦ The CD changer - R41- in the “RCD 510” has a transport lock
that must be deactivated when installing a new unit. Also, the
transport lock must be activated in a unit that has been re‐
moved and is to be transported. The “RCD 510” must still be
connected to the electrical power supply to do this. Activating
and deactivating transport protection device of CD changer in
“RCD 510” ⇒ page 17 .

The main features of the RCD 510 radio are, among others, as
follows:
♦ 6.5 inch multicolour touch screen
♦ 4 x 20 watt output loudspeaker channels
♦ Integrated 6-disc CD changer
♦ SD card slot for audio content playback
♦ Controls for external 6-disc CD changer - R41-
♦ Telephone controls (hands-free system)
♦ External amplifier - R12- can be connected
♦ Optional iPod connection (USB)
The “RCD 510” radio system consists of the radio and the front
and rear loudspeakers.
formats:
♦ CD-R

♦ CD-RW
♦ mp3
♦ WMA
Note
Mixed-mode CDs (CDs having both computer data and music)

cannot be played.
The aerial system version has a “diversity function” integrated in

the radio.
Anti-theft coding
sert.
Note

des.

nostic tester:

or
Note

tester's display.


Deactivating anti-theft coding:
– Switch on radio.
An entry mask with a 10-key numeric keypad, a correction button
and an entry button is displayed.
– Enter the correct radio code in the entry mask, using the key‐
pad.
– Confirm entry by pressing Enter button.
Wrong entered values can be deleted by pressing the correction
button.
Note
If an incorrect code number has been entered on deactivating the

electronic lock, “SAFE” first flashes in the display, followed by
“1000” again. The entire process can now be repeated again. The
number of attempts is shown in the display. If an incorrect code
number is entered again, the unit is blocked for approx. one hour,
i.e. it cannot be operated. This lock is indicated by the fact that
“SAFE” is permanently shown in the display. After one hour – the
ignition and the unit must remain switched on – the attempt dis‐
play is extinguished and the electronic lock can be deactivated as
described above. The »two attempts, blocked for one hour« cycle
still applies.
Activating and deactivating transport lock for CD changer in “RCD

510”
The transport lock must be activated before dispatching a “RCD
510” unit, and the transport lock in a new unit must be deactivated
when installing it. This is performed electronically using the key‐
pad of the unit. When the transport lock has been activated, the
player of the CD changer is brought to a »transport position«.
Activating transport lock:
Unit status: »ON«, cable connections must be connected to the
“RCD 510”.
– Press and hold down keys identified with -arrows- simultane‐
ously for at least 5 seconds.
The following appears on the radio display: “CDC transport lock
activated”.
Transport lock is now activated.
Deactivating transport lock:
Unit status: »ON«, cable connections must be connected to the
“RCD 510”.

– Press and hold down keys identified with -arrows- simultane‐

ously for at least 5 seconds.
The following appears on the radio display: CDC transport lock
activated.
A button with the word “Deactivate” is located under it.
– Press the “Deactivate” button.
Transport lock is now deactivated.

1.1.4 Components of radio navigation system

RNS 315
View of radio navigation system “RNS 315”
♦ Sound system
♦ Features of radio “RNS 315” ⇒ page 19
Note
♦ When faced with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to

know the functions and the operation of the radio navigation
system.
♦ For additional information refer to ⇒ Operating manual and
⇒ Self-study programme No. 397 ; Radio navigation systems
2007 .
♦ When the battery is reconnected, check that the electrical
functions using the instructions in the workshop manual.
♦ For perfect operation of the navigation system, the turn angle
sensor in the unit is adjusted according to the installation po‐
sition of the unit in the vehicle. Therefore, always note the part
number when exchanging equipment. Incorrect installation
could lead to a malfunction in the navigation system.
Features of radio navigation system “RNS 315”

Radio navigation system “RNS 315” has following features:
♦ 5-inch colour display, 400 x 240 pixels
♦ Diversity function (2 tuners)
♦ Integrated CD drive
♦ SD memory card reader
♦ AUX IN on front of unit via jack connector
♦ Universal preparation for mobile telephone (UTP) - Low/Pre‐
mium (stereo input)
♦ MP3 play function
♦ Navigation function via 3-D map and speech
♦ CD/SD navigation (navigation without inserted CD)
♦ Multimedia socket (multimedia socket MEDIA-IN)
♦ OPS (optional parking system)
♦ Air conditioning system information via radio display
♦ Externally controllable sound amplifier
♦ RDS FM/AM European radio with diversity function and TMC

♦ 2 or 4 x 20 watt output power

♦ AUX-IN connection
♦ External CD changer connection without mp3
♦ Support for multifunction steering wheel
♦ Support for multifunction indicator (MFI, Highline dash panel
insert)
♦ Speed-dependent volume control (GALA)
♦ Self-diagnosis, including loudspeaker diagnosis
♦ CAN, TP 2.0, BAP
♦ Convenience coding
The “Plus version” of the “RNS 315” radio navigation system also
has the following additional features:
♦ A DAB tuner for receiving digital radio signals
♦ Universal mobile-phone preparation (UTP), which is integra‐
ted together with an aerial for Bluetooth in the radio unit.
♦ Image from optional reversing camera shown on radio display.
Anti-theft coding
The “R 315” radio navigation system is equipped with an anti-theft
coding device, which works in combination with the dash panel
insert.
After disconnecting the radio navigation system's voltage supply,
system operation is restored when reconnecting the voltage sup‐
ply without entering the code number. The prerequisites are that
initial activation of the anti-theft coding has been performed and
the radio navigation system is reconnected in the same vehicle.
A blocked radio navigation system can only be returned to normal
operation by entering the correct code number for the anti-theft
coding.
Note

des.

nostic tester:

or

Note

tester's display.
– Switch radio navigation system on.
– Now enter the previously determined anti-theft code in the
number block of the “RNS 315” shown on the display and con‐
firm it.
Note
If you enter an incorrect code to deactivate the electronic lock,

“SAFE” first flashes in the display, followed by “1000” again. The
entire procedure can be repeated. The number of attempts is
shown on the display. If an incorrect code is entered again, the
radio is blocked for approx. one hour. This means that it cannot
be operated. This is indicated by the fact that “SAFE” is perma‐
nently shown on the display. After one hour (during which the
ignition and the unit must remain switched on), the indicated num‐
ber of attempts is extinguished and the electronic lock can be
deactivated as described above. The »two attempts, blocked for
one hour« cycle still applies.

1.1.5 Components of radio navigation system

RNS 510
Radio navigation system “RNS 510”
The radio navigation system “RNS 510” combines the functions
of a navigation system with those of a high-quality radio system.
♦ Sound system
♦ Features of radio “RNS 510” ⇒ page 22
Features of radio navigation system “RNS 510”
The main functions are described in the following:
♦ An RDS radio receiver
♦ 6.5 inch multicolour touch screen
♦ A navigation system with GPS satellite receiver
♦ Integrated diversity function
♦ Integrated DAB tuner for digital radio reception
♦ A DVD player for navigation, video and audio
♦ An SD memory card slot
♦ A hard disc integrated in the unit for saving data
♦ Corridor function
♦ MP3 and WMA playback formats
The radio navigation system “RNS 510” is equipped with 4 loud‐
speaker outputs.
The “RNS 510” can be extended with the following components:
♦ CD changer - R41-
♦ Multifunction steering wheel
♦ TV tuner
♦ Amplifier - R12-
♦ Universal preparation for mobile telephone (UTP Premium
light)
♦ Rear seat entertainment system
A roof aerial - RX5- is used for the navigation system.
For additional information refer to ⇒ Operating manuals and
⇒ Self-study programme No. 397 ; Radio navigation systems
2007 .
In the event of repair work or for fault finding, use ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester and refer to ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
fault finding and Fitting locations.
Anti-theft coding
The radio navigation system “RNS 510” is equipped with a con‐
venience anti-theft coding, which is effective in combination with
the dash panel insert.

After disconnecting the radio navigation system's voltage supply,

system operation is restored when reconnecting the voltage sup‐
ply without entering the code number. The prerequisites are that
initial activation of the anti-theft coding has been performed and
the radio navigation system is reconnected in the same vehicle.
A blocked radio navigation system can only be returned to normal
operation by entering the correct code number for the anti-theft
coding.
Note

des.

nostic tester:

or
Note

tester's display.
– Enter the previously determined radio code with the “RNS 510”
number block shown on the display and confirm the entry.

Note
If you entered an incorrect anti-theft code, this can be corrected

immediately in a new attempt. If the incorrect anti-theft code is
entered twice, the radio navigation system is blocked for one
hour. In this case, leave radio navigation system and ignition
switched on. The remaining time is shown on the radio navigation
system display. The process for deactivating the anti-theft coding
can then be repeated after one hour. There are always two at‐
tempts to enter the code. After that, the radio navigation system
is blocked for one hour.
1.2 Overview of fitting locations - radio / ra‐

dio navigation system -R- / -J505-
⇒ “1.2.1 Assembly overview - radio system RCD 210”,
page 24
page 28
page 31
⇒ “1.2.4 Assembly overview - radio navigation system RNS 315”,
page 34
⇒ “1.2.5 Assembly overview - radio navigation system RNS 510”,
page 37
1.2.1 Assembly overview - radio system RCD 210

1 - Roof aerial - RX5- for tele‐

phone aerial - R65-
❑ Installed as an option on
estate model
❑ For telephone (GSM)
2 - Aerial - R11-
❑ In rear left side window
on estate model
❑ In rear window on sa‐
loon model
❑ Aerial for AM/FM radio
reception
3 - Connection for external au‐
dio sources - R199-
❑ Fitted in storage com‐
partment beneath cen‐
tre armrest
❑ For further information,
refer to chapter Connec‐
tion for external audio
sources ⇒ page 119 .
4 - Multifunction buttons on left
in steering wheel - E440- and
multifunction buttons on right
in steering wheel - E441-
refer to chapter Multi‐
function steering wheel
⇒ page 117 .
5 - Control unit in dash panel
insert - J285-
6 - Radio - R-
❑ RCD 210
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 41
❑ Overview of connectors ⇒ page 46
❑ Anti-theft coding ⇒ page 9 .
7 - Interface for external multimedia devices - R215-
❑ Installed in glove compartment
❑ No CD changer possible if interface for external multimedia devices is installed as they both have the
same installation location.
8 - Front right treble loudspeaker - R22- and front left treble loudspeaker - R20-
❑ Installed on front left and right in mirror triangle
9 - Front right bass loudspeaker - R23- and front left bass loudspeaker - R21-
❑ Installed in front door trims on both sides.
10 - Rear right bass loudspeaker - R17- and rear left bass loudspeaker - R15-
❑ Installed in rear door trims on both sides
11 - Rear right treble loudspeaker - R16- and rear left treble loudspeaker - R14-
12 - CD changer - R41-
❑ For further information, refer to chapter CD changer ⇒ page 91 .

❑ No interface for external multimedia devices possible if CD changer is installed as they both have the
System overview - RCD 210, Passat Saloon

insert - J285-
2 - Aerial - R11- in rear window
dio sources - R199-
4 - Interface for external multi‐
media devices - R215-
❑ No CD changer possible
if interface for external
multimedia devices is
installed as they both
have the same installa‐
tion location.
❑ No interface for external
multimedia devices pos‐
sible if CD changer is in‐
stalled as they both
tion location.
6 - Bass loudspeaker, front
right - R23-
7 - Front right treble loud‐
speaker - R22-
8 - Bass loudspeaker, rear
right - R17-
9 - Treble loudspeaker, rear
right - R16-
left - R14-
11 - Bass loudspeaker, rear left
- R15-
12 - Front left treble loudspeak‐
er - R20-
13 - Bass loudspeaker, front left - R21-
14 - Multifunction buttons on left in steering wheel - E440- and multifunction buttons on right in steering wheel
- E441-
15 - Radio - R-
System overview - RCD 210, Passat Estate


insert - J285-
2 - Aerial - R11- in rear left side
window
dio sources - R199-
tion location.
tion location.
right - R23-
speaker - R22-
right - R17-
right - R16-
left - R14-
- R15-
12 - Front left treble loudspeaker - R20-
- E441-
15 - Radio - R-


phone aerial - R65-
estate model
2 - Aerial - R11- and radio aer‐
ial 2 - R93-
❑ In rear side windows on
estate model
loon model
reception with diversity
dio sources - R199-
tre armrest
⇒ page 117 .
insert - J285-
6 - Amplifier - R12-
❑ Optional
❑ Installed under left front seat
7 - Radio - R-
❑ RCD 310
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 41


insert - J285-
ial 2 - R93- in rear window
dio sources - R199-
4 - Aerial wire for terrestrial ra‐
dio reception with diversity
function
5 - Aerial wire for optional dig‐
ital radio reception (DAB)
tion location.
tion location.
right - R23-
speaker - R22-
right - R17-
right - R16-
12 - Treble loudspeaker, rear left - R14-
13 - Bass loudspeaker, rear left - R15-
- E441-
17 - Radio - R-


insert - J285-
window
function
4 - Radio aerial 2 - R93- in right
rear side window.
dio sources - R199-
tion location.
tion location.
right - R23-
speaker - R22-
right - R17-
12 - Treble loudspeaker, rear right - R16-
- E441-
18 - Radio - R-


phone aerial - R65-
estate model
ial 2 - R93-
estate model
loon model
dio sources - R199-
tre armrest
⇒ page 117 .
insert - J285-
❑ Optional
7 - Radio - R-
❑ RCD 510


insert - J285-
ial 2 - R93- in rear window
dio sources - R199-
function
tion location.
tion location.
right - R23-
speaker - R22-
right - R17-
right - R16-
- E441-
17 - Radio - R-


insert - J285-
window
function
4 - Radio aerial 2 - R93- in right
rear side window.
dio sources - R199-
tion location.
tion location.
right - R23-
speaker - R22-
right - R17-
- E441-
18 - Radio - R-

1.2.4 Assembly overview - radio navigation system RNS 315
1 - Roof aerial - RX5- for GPS

aerial - R50- and optional tele‐
phone aerial - R65-
❑ Only installed on estate
model
❑ For navigation (GPS)
and, as an option, for tel‐
ephone (GSM)
ial 2 - R93-
estate model
loon model
dio sources - R199-
tre armrest
⇒ page 117 .
insert - J285-
❑ Optional
7 - Control unit with display for radio and navigation - J503-
❑ RNS 315

System overview - RNS 315, Passat Saloon

insert - J285-
2 - Aerial - R11- , radio aerial 2
- R93- , digital radio aerial -
R183- and GPS aerial - R50- in
rear window
dio sources - R199-
5 - Navigation system aerial
wire (GPS)
function
tion location.
tion location.

9 - Bass loudspeaker, front right - R23-

10 - Front right treble loudspeaker - R22-
11 - Bass loudspeaker, rear right - R17-
- E441-
System overview - RNS 315, Passat Estate

insert - J285-
window
function
4 - Radio aerial 2 - R93- and
optional digital radio aerial -
R183- in rear right side window
5 - Roof aerial with GPS aerial
- R50- and optional telephone
aerial - R65-
dio sources - R199-
wire (GPS)
tion location.
tion location.


- E441-
1.2.5 Assembly overview - radio navigation system RNS 510
1 - Roof aerial - RX5- for GPS

aerial - R50- and optional tele‐
phone aerial - R65-
❑ Only installed on estate
model
❑ For navigation (GPS)
and, as an option, for tel‐
ephone (GSM)
ial 2 - R93-
estate model
loon model
dio sources - R199-
tre armrest
⇒ page 117 .
insert - J285-
❑ Optional


❑ RNS 510
❑ Fitted as option with voice control microphone - R206-
System overview - RNS 510, Passat Saloon


insert - J285-
- R93- , digital radio aerial -
R183- and GPS aerial - R50- in
rear window
dio sources - R199-
wire (GPS)
function
tion location.
tion location.
right - R23-
speaker - R22-
- E441-
❑ If vehicle is equipped with sound system amplifier, further information can be found in chapter 'Amplifier
for sound system' ⇒ page 65
System overview - RNS 510, Passat Estate


insert - J285-
window
function
optional digital radio aerial -
R183- in rear right side window
5 - Roof aerial with GPS aerial
- R50- and optional telephone
aerial - R65-
dio sources - R199-
wire (GPS)
tion location.
tion location.
- E441-

1.3 Removing and installing radio / radio

navigation systems -R- / -J503-
Note
Please read relevant chapter for the respective device before in‐
stalling or removing.

♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
Removing
Review the following items before starting assembly work:
– Remove any CDs left in the device ⇒ operating manual .
– Switch off ignition and all electrical loads, and pull out ignition
key.
Perform the following procedure:
– Carefully lever out cover of centre console using removal
wedge - 3409- -arrows-.
– Then, remove cover.
– Unlock and disconnect connector from cover of centre console

-arrows-.

– Unscrew screws -arrows- holding radio/radio navigation sys‐

tem in place.
– Pull radio/radio navigation system in -direction of arrow- out of

installation slot until you can access connectors on rear of ra‐
dio/radio navigation system.
Connectors -1- to -6-:

1 - Multi-pin connector, Quadblock
2 - Navigation aerial connector
3 - Radio aerial connector
4 - Radio aerial connector
5 - Multi-pin connector for video signals
6 - Connector for reversing camera video signal
Note
The number of connectors and their fitting locations varies ac‐

cording to the different radio or radio navigation system.
– Press together locking mechanism of multi-pin connector in

direction of -arrows-.

– Swing locking bar in direction of -arrow-. This causes the con‐

nector to be pushed out.
– Press fuse -A- on audio/video connector and swing bar in di‐

rection -B-. This causes the connector to be pushed out.
– Release securing mechanism on all aerial connections

-arrows- and pull out connectors.
Installing
– Connect connectors to radio/radio navigation system and lock.
– Push radio/radio navigation system straight into dash panel.
Note
When inserting radio or radio navigation system, never press

against the display or operating keys, as otherwise the unit could
become damaged.
– Secure radio/radio navigation system with the 4 screws

-arrows-.
– Reinstall centre console cover.
– If necessary, deactivate anti-theft coding:
♦ Radio system “RCD 210” ⇒ page 10
♦ Radio navigation system “RNS 315” ⇒ page 21
♦ Radio navigation system “RNS 510” ⇒ page 23
– Check coding of radio/radio navigation system and re-code if
necessary.
Coding the radio/radio navigation system ⇒ page 5 .

1.4 Interface for external multimedia unit -

R215-
General information
Analogue (via AUX-IN input) as well as digital (via USB or iPod
input) audio content can be played over the radio or the radio
navigation system via the interface for external multimedia units
- R215- . Units connected via the USB and iPod connection can
also be operated via the radio or the radio/navigation system. ID3-
TAG and titles also appear on the radio or radio navigation system
displays.
Note
The ability of the display belonging to the radio or the radio/navi‐

gation system to show ID3 tags and titles is dependent on the type
of audio files which are used. Observe ⇒ operating instructions
of radio, radio navigation system and mobile devices.
As an interface, the interface for external multimedia units - R215-

provides an audio input (AUX-IN), a USB input and an iPod
connection (power supply, signal and AUDIO-IN). To connect the
mobile device to the USB or iPod interface for external multimedia
units - R215- , a specific adapter cable is used. Integrated in the
interface for external multimedia units - R215- is a storage com‐
partment for the mobile device. Charging is possible via USB or
iPod connections.
Note
The interface for external multimedia units - R215- could be in‐

stalled in the glove compartment or the storage compartment of
the centre console.
System overview - interface for external multimedia units - R215-

1 - Loudspeaker system of ra‐

dio or radio navigation system
2 - Radio or radio navigation
system
3 - Multifunction steering wheel
4 - CAN bus
5 - LF wire
❑ The audio signal of the
unit connected to the
connection for external
audio sources goes
through this connection
to the interface for exter‐
nal multimedia units -
R215- .
dio sources - R199-
7 - Input devices for connection
to interface for external multi‐
media units - R215-
❑ MP3 player
❑ Data sticks
❑ iPod player
❑ Connection to interface
for external multimedia
units via USB port
8 - Wiring connection to inter‐
face for external multimedia
units - R215-
❑ In the form of specific
adapter cables, depending on the unit to be connected
10 - Voltage supply connection, positive and negative, for interface for external multimedia units - R215-
11 - LF wire
❑ The audio signal from the interface for external multimedia units - R215- is transmitted via the wiring
connection to the connection for external audio sources of the radio or radio navigation system.

1.5 Pin assignments

⇒ “1.5.1 Connector pin assignment, RCD 210”, page 46
⇒ “1.5.4 Connector pin assignment, RNS 315”, page 53
⇒ “1.5.5 Connector pin assignment, RNS 510”, page 55
⇒ “1.5.6 Connector pin assignment, 8-channel amplifier R12 ”,
page 59
⇒ “1.5.7 Connector pin assignment, 10-channel amplifier R12 ”,
page 63
1.5.1 Connector pin assignment, RCD 210
1 - Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin,

loudspeaker outputs
voltage supply, CAN bus
3 - Multi-pin connector 3, 12-
pin, telephone signal input,
mute switch
pin, connection for external au‐
dio sources, CD changer con‐
trol and CD audio input signals
5 - Connector 5, aerial connec‐
tion
❑ Connector colour beige

Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin, loudspeaker outputs

1 - Rear right loudspeaker, positive
2 - Front right loudspeaker, positive
3 - Front left loudspeaker, positive
4 - Rear left loudspeaker, positive
5 - Rear right loudspeaker, negative
6 - Front right loudspeaker, negative
7 - Front left loudspeaker, negative
8 - Rear left loudspeaker, negative
Multi-pin connector 2, 8-pin, voltage supply, CAN bus

9 - CAN bus, High
10 - CAN bus, Low
11 - Not assigned
12 - Negative connection, terminal 31
13 - Not assigned
14 - Not assigned
15 - Positive connection, terminal 30
16 - Control signal for anti-theft coding, SAFE
Multi-pin connector 3, 12-pin, telephone signal input, mute switch

1-5 - Not assigned
6 - Telephone LF signal input, negative
7-9 - Not assigned
10 - Telephone mute switch
11 - Not assigned
12 - Telephone LF signal input, positive

Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, connection for external audio sour‐

ces, CD changer control and CD audio input signal
1 - Left AUX audio signal input, positive
2 - AUX audio input, negative
3 - CD changer audio, negative
4 - CD changer, voltage supply, positive
5 - Not assigned
6 - CD changer, bus DATA OUT
7 - Right AUX audio signal input, positive
8 - CD changer, left channel audio, positive
9 - CD changer, right channel audio, positive
10 - CD changer, control signal
11 - CD changer, bus DATA IN
12 - CD changer, bus CLOCK
1 - Aerial connection
❑ DAB aerial input con‐
nection, optional.
loudspeaker outputs
voltage supply, CAN bus, mute
switch
pin, AUX audio output, tele‐
phone signal input
pin, AUX audio input, CD
changer control and CD audio
input signals
❑ AM/FM aerial input con‐
nection.
nection.


Multi-pin connector 2, 8-pin, voltage supply, CAN bus, mute

switch
9 - CAN bus, High
10 - CAN bus, Low
11 - Voltage supply display, switched on, positive
13 - CAN bus display, negative
14 - CAN bus display, positive
Multi-pin connector 3, 12-pin, AUX audio output, telephone signal

input
1 - Microphone input, negative
2 - AUX output, audio, positive, right
3 - AUX output, audio, negative
4 - Microphone output, negative
5 - Telephone LF signal input, left, negative
6 - Telephone LF signal input, right, negative
7 - Microphone input, positive
8 - AUX output, audio, positive, left
9 - Microphone output, positive
10 - Mute
11 - Telephone LF signal input, left, positive
12 - Telephone LF signal input, right, positive

Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, AUX audio input, CD changer con‐

1 - AUX audio input, positive, left
5 - Not assigned
7 - AUX audio input, positive, right
nection, optional.
2 - Multi-pin connector, 8-pin,
loudspeaker outputs
voltage supply, CAN bus, mut‐
ing
AUX audio output, telephone
signal input
AUX audio input, CD changer
control and CD audio input sig‐
nals
audio and video
❑ FM 2 aerial input con‐
nection
nection.



switch
9 - CAN bus, High
10 - CAN bus, Low
11 - Voltage supply display, switched on, positive
13 - CAN bus display, negative
14 - CAN bus display, positive

input
2 - AUX output, audio, positive, right
3 - AUX output, audio, negative
5 - Telephone LF signal input, left, negative
6 - Telephone LF signal input, right, negative
8 - AUX output, audio, positive, left
10 - Mute
11 - Telephone LF signal input, left, positive
12 - Telephone LF signal input, right, positive


1 - AUX audio input, positive, left
5 - Not assigned
7 - AUX audio input, positive, right
Multi-pin connector 5, audio and video, 26-pin

1 - Reserved for Debug RX protocol
2 - Reserved for Debug TX protocol
3 - Not assigned
4 - Not assigned
5 - Video signal output LF, right
6 - Video signal output, screening earth
7 - Video signal output, vertical and horizontal synchronisation
8 - Video signal output, green
9 - Not assigned
10 - Video signal input LF, right
11 - Video signal input, screening earth
12 - Video signal input, vertical and horizontal synchronisation
13 - Video signal input, green
14 - Not assigned
15 - Not assigned
16 - Not assigned
17 - Video signal output LF, negative
18 - Video signal output LF, left
19 - Video signal output, RGBS, negative
20 - Video signal output, blue
21 - Video signal output, red
22 - Video signal input, LF, negative
23 - Video signal input LF, left
24 - Video signal input, RGBS, negative
25 - Video signal input, blue
26 - Video signal input, red

1.5.4 Connector pin assignment, RNS 315
1 - Connection for digital radio

reception (DAB)
❑ Optional
2 - Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin
pin
pin
6 - Multi-pin connector, 26-pin
❑ For Navigation
❑ FM 2 aerial
❑ FM/AM aerial



switch
9 - CAN bus, High
10 - CAN bus, Low
11 - Not assigned
12 - Terminal 31 voltage supply, negative
13 - Not assigned
14 - Not assigned
15 - Terminal 30 voltage supply, positive
16 - Control signal for anti-theft coding, SAFE, plus

input
2 - Not assigned
3 - Not assigned
4 - Not assigned
5 - Telephone audio input signal left, negative
6 - Telephone audio input signal right, negative
8 - Not assigned
9 - Not assigned
10 - Radio mute for telephone
11 - Telephone audio input signal left, positive
12 - Telephone audio input signal right, positive

1 - AUX signal input, left
2 - AUX signal earth
3 - CD changer, audio signal earth
4 - CD changer, voltage supply, positive, terminal 30, contact
continuous load greater than 1 A, temporary peak load 5 A
5 - Not assigned
6 - CD changer, DATA OUT (data exchange for CD changer con‐
trol from radio navigation system to CD changer)
7 - AUX signal input, right
8 - CD changer, left audio channel, CD/L
9 - CD changer, right audio channel, CD/R
10 - CD changer, control line, switched positive
11 - CD changer, DATA IN (data exchange for CD changer control
from CD changer to radio navigation system)
12 - CD changer, CLOCK (internal check protocol for data flow
monitoring)

Multi-pin connector, audio and video, 26-pin

3 - Not assigned
4 - Video signal input, blue, plus
5 - Not assigned
6 - Mobile phone detection
7 - Key cradle
8 - Aerial diagnostics
9 - Video signal input, synchronisation, green, negative
10 - Not assigned
14 - Debug, negative
15 - Not assigned
16 - Not assigned
17 - Not assigned
18 - Not assigned
19 - Cradle, negative
21 - Not assigned
22 - Not assigned
23 - Not assigned
24 - Video signal input, synchronisation, red, negative
Connectors 7 to 9, aerial connections

1 - AM and FM radio reception aerial connector, double Fakra, no
coding, impedance 50 ohms, colour cream-white
2 - FM 2 radio reception aerial connector, double Fakra, coding
B, impedance 50 ohms, colour cream-white
3 - Navigation aerial connector, double Fakra, coding C, impe‐
dance 50 ohms, colour signal blue
1.5.5 Connector pin assignment, RNS 510

1 - Connection for navigation

❑ Only for vehicles for Ja‐
pan
nection, optional.
pin
pin
❑ For Navigation
❑ FM 2 aerial
❑ FM/AM aerial



switch
9 - CAN bus, High
10 - CAN bus, Low
11 - BOSE pin
13 - Not assigned
14 - Not assigned
16 - Control signal for anti-theft coding, SAFE, plus

input
2 - Not assigned
3 - Not assigned
5 - Telephone audio input signal left, negative
6 - Telephone audio input signal right, negative
8 - Not assigned
10 - Radio mute for telephone
11 - Telephone audio input signal left, positive
12 - Telephone audio input signal right, positive

1 - AUX signal input, left
2 - AUX signal earth
3 - CD changer, audio signal earth
4 - CD changer, voltage supply, positive, terminal 30, contact
continuous load greater than 1 A, temporary peak load 5 A
5 - Not assigned
6 - CD changer, DATA OUT (data exchange for CD changer con‐
trol from radio navigation system to CD changer)
7 - AUX signal input, right
8 - CD changer, left audio channel, CD/L
9 - CD changer, right audio channel, CD/R
10 - CD changer, control line, switched positive
11 - CD changer, DATA IN (data exchange for CD changer control
from CD changer to radio navigation system)
12 - CD changer, CLOCK (internal check protocol for data flow
monitoring)

Multi-pin connector, audio and video, 26-pin

3 - Not assigned
4 - Not assigned
5 - Video signal output LF, right
6 - Video signal output, screening earth
7 - Video signal output, vertical and horizontal synchronisation
8 - Video signal output, green
9 - Not assigned
10 - Video signal input LF, right
14 - Not assigned
15 - Not assigned
16 - Not assigned
17 - Video signal output LF, negative
18 - Video signal output LF, left
19 - Video signal output, RGBS, negative
20 - Video signal output, blue
21 - Video signal output, red
22 - Video signal input, LF, negative
23 - Video signal input LF, left
24 - Video signal input, RGBS, negative
Connectors 8-10, aerial connectors

1 - AM and FM radio reception aerial connector, double Fakra, no
coding, impedance 50 ohms, colour cream-white
2 - FM 2 radio reception aerial connector, double Fakra, coding
B, impedance 50 ohms, colour cream-white
3 - Navigation aerial connector, double Fakra, coding C, impe‐
dance 50 ohms, colour signal blue

1.5.6 Connector pin assignment, 8-channel

amplifier - R12-
Version 1 with 2-way system at front and rear
Multi-pin connector A, 16-pin
23 - CAN bus, low
24 - Not assigned
25 - Optional additional function USB 3
26 - Not assigned
27 - Mono 2 input, negative (radio loudspeaker output rear left,
negative)
28 - Mono 1 input, negative (radio loudspeaker output rear right,
negative)
29 - Stereo input, left, negative (radio loudspeaker output front
left, negative)
30 - Stereo input, right, negative (radio loudspeaker output front
right, negative)
31 - CAN bus, high
33 - Not assigned
34 - Optional additional function USB 1, switch positive ON/OFF
35 - Mono 2 input, positive (radio loudspeaker output rear left,
positive)
36 - Mono 1 input, positive (radio loudspeaker output rear right,
positive)
37 - Stereo input, left, positive (radio loudspeaker output front left,
positive)
38 - Stereo input, right, positive (radio loudspeaker output front
right, positive)

Multi-pin connector B, 22-pin

3 - Bass loudspeaker, front right, negative
4 - Not assigned
5 - Not assigned
6 - Bass loudspeaker, front left, negative
7 - Treble loudspeaker, front right, negative
8 - Treble loudspeaker, front left, positive
9 - Bass loudspeaker, rear right, positive
10 - Bass loudspeaker, rear right, negative
11 - Treble loudspeaker, rear right, negative
12 - Treble loudspeaker, rear right, positive
13 - Treble loudspeaker, rear left, positive
14 - Treble loudspeaker, rear left, negative
15 - Bass loudspeaker, front right, positive
16 - Not assigned
17 - Not assigned
18 - Bass loudspeaker, front left, positive
19 - Treble loudspeaker, front right, positive
20 - Treble loudspeaker, front left, negative
21 - Bass loudspeaker, rear left, negative
22 - Bass loudspeaker, rear right, positive
Version 2 with 3-way system at front and 2-way system at rear


23 - CAN bus, low
24 - Not assigned
26 - Not assigned
27 - Mono 2 input, negative (radio loudspeaker output rear left,
negative)
28 - Mono 1 input, negative (radio loudspeaker output rear right,
negative)
29 - Stereo input, left, negative (radio loudspeaker output front
left, negative)
30 - Stereo input, right, negative (radio loudspeaker output front
right, negative)
31 - CAN bus, high
33 - Not assigned
34 - Optional additional function USB 1, switch positive ON/OFF
35 - Mono 2 input, positive (radio loudspeaker output rear left,
positive)
36 - Mono 1 input, positive (radio loudspeaker output rear right,
positive)
37 - Stereo input, left, positive (radio loudspeaker output front left,
positive)
38 - Stereo input, right, positive (radio loudspeaker output front
right, positive)


3 - Bass loudspeaker, front right, negative
4 - Not assigned
5 - Not assigned
6 - Bass loudspeaker, front left, negative
7 - Treble loudspeaker, front right, negative
8 - Treble loudspeaker, front left, positive
9 - Bass loudspeaker and treble loudspeaker, rear right, positive
10 - Bass loudspeaker and treble loudspeaker, rear right, nega‐
tive
11 - Mid-range loudspeaker, front right, negative
12 - Mid-range loudspeaker, front right, positive
13 - Mid-range loudspeaker, front left, positive
14 - Mid-range loudspeaker, front left, negative
15 - Bass loudspeaker, front right, positive
16 - Not assigned
17 - Not assigned
18 - Bass loudspeaker, front left, positive
19 - Treble loudspeaker, front right, positive
20 - Treble loudspeaker, front left, negative
21 - Bass loudspeaker and treble loudspeaker, rear left, negative
22 - Bass loudspeaker and treble loudspeaker, rear right, positive

1.5.7 Connector pin assignment, 10-channel

amplifier - R12-
1 - Rear left treble loudspeaker, positive
2 - Rear right bass loudspeaker, negative
3 - Rear right bass loudspeaker, positive
4 - Rear left bass loudspeaker, positive
5 - Rear right treble loudspeaker, negative
6 - Rear right treble loudspeaker, positive
7 - Rear left treble loudspeaker, negative
8 - Front left bass loudspeaker, negative
9 - Front left bass loudspeaker, positive
10 - Rear left bass loudspeaker, negative
11 - Front right mid-range loudspeaker, negative
12 - Front right mid-range loudspeaker, positive
13 - Not assigned
14 - Audio signal input, rear left, negative
15 - Audio signal input, rear left, positive
16 - Not assigned
17 - Audio signal input, rear right, negative
18 - Audio signal input, rear right, positive
19 - Control in (optional)
20 - Audio signal input, front left, negative
21 - Audio signal input, front left, positive
22 - Not assigned
23 - Audio signal input, front right, negative
24 - Audio signal input, front right, positive


1 - CAN low
2 - Front left mid-range loudspeaker, negative
3 - Front left mid-range loudspeaker, positive
4 - CAN high
5 - Not assigned
6 - Front left treble loudspeaker, negative
7 - Not assigned
8 - Not assigned
9 - Front left treble loudspeaker, positive
10 - Not assigned
11 - Front right bass loudspeaker, positive
12 - Front right bass loudspeaker, negative
13 - Not assigned
14 - Not assigned
15 - Front right treble loudspeaker, positive
16 - Voltage supply, negative
17 - Not assigned
18 - Front right treble loudspeaker, negative
20 - Voltage supply, positive

2 Sound system
⇒ “2.1 General notes on amplifiers”, page 65
⇒ “2.2 System overview - amplifier R12 ”, page 65
⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing amplifier R12 ”, page 68
⇒ “2.4 General notes on loudspeaker systems”, page 70
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing front bass and mid-range loud‐
speakers”, page 70
⇒ “2.6 Removing and installing rear bass loudspeakers R17 / R15
”, page 71
⇒ “2.7 Removing and installing front treble loudspeakers R22 /
R20 ”, page 72
⇒ “2.8 Removing and installing rear treble loudspeakers R16 /
R14 ”, page 73
2.1 General notes on amplifiers
Note
♦ When dealing with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to

understand the function and the operation of the radio or the
radio navigation system.
♦ Additional information ⇒ Operating instructions
There are two versions of sound amplifier:

♦ 8-channel amplifier as “Volkswagen sound system”
♦ 10-channel amplifier as “High End” sound system
The sound system amplifier extends the sound range of the radio
or the radio navigation system.
The signal inputs on the amplifier are activated by the loudspeak‐
er outputs of the radio or radio navigation system.
The amplifier is installed under the left front seat.
Removing and installing amplifier ⇒ page 68
2.2 System overview - amplifier - R12-

⇒ “2.2.1 System overview - 8-channel amplifier R12 with 2-way
system at front and rear”, page 65
⇒ “2.2.2 System overview - 8-channel amplifier R12 with 3-way
system at front and 2-way system at rear”, page 67
⇒ “2.2.3 System overview - 10-channel amplifier R12 ”,
page 68
2.2.1 System overview - 8-channel amplifier - R12- with 2-way system at front
and rear
2. Sound system 65
1 - Radio - R- or control unit

with display for radio and nav‐
igation - J503-
2 - Wiring connections for au‐
dio signals from radio or radio
navigation system to amplifier
input
right - R23-
speaker - R22-
right - R16-
right - R17-
- R15-
left - R14-
er - R20-
left - R21-

2.2.2 System overview - 8-channel amplifier - R12- with 3-way system at front
and 2-way system at rear

igation - J503-
input
right - R23-
4 - Mid-range loudspeaker,
front right - R104-
speaker - R22-
right - R16-
right - R17-
- R15-
left - R14-
er - R20-
front left - R103-
left - R21-
2. Sound system 67
2.2.3 System overview - 10-channel amplifier - R12-

igation - J503-
input
right - R23-
front right - R104-
speaker - R22-
right - R16-
right - R17-
- R15-
left - R14-
er - R20-
front left - R103-
left - R21-
2.3 Removing and installing amplifier - R12-

View of 8-channel amplifier:

View of 10-channel amplifier:

Removing
Removal and installation of the amplifier is identical for both ver‐
sions. The only difference is that the connectors are not the same.
The description is for removal and installation of the 8-channel
amplifier. Essentially, the same work steps are followed for re‐
moval of the 10-channel amplifier.
Carry out the following work:
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
– Move the seat as far back and as far up as possible.
– Unclip cover in -direction of arrow- underneath seat.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- on amplifier.

– Pull out amplifier enough so that connector on amplifier can
be accessed.
– Release connector on amplifier in -direction of arrow- and pull

out.
Note
There may be some discrepancy in the number of connectors and

the way in which they are removed on the different amplifier ver‐
sions.
– Remove amplifier.
Installing
2. Sound system 69
– Push amplifier in direction of arrow -A- into fold -B- of retainer.

Further installation is carried out in reverse order!
2.4 General notes on loudspeaker systems
Note
♦ Vehicles with “8-channel sound system” and 2-way system in

front: In this instance, the front loudspeaker system comprises
a 2-way system with bass loudspeakers in the front left and
right doors. A treble loudspeaker is installed in the mirror tri‐
angle on each side (left and right respectively). A 2-way sys‐
tem with a bass loudspeaker and a treble loudspeaker in each
door is installed in the rear of the vehicle. The treble loud‐
speaker has its own wiring connection to the amplifier.
♦ Vehicles with “8-channel sound system” and 3-way system in
front: In this instance, the front loudspeaker system comprises
a 3-way system with bass loudspeakers and mid-range loud‐
speakers in the front left and right doors. A treble loudspeaker
is installed in the mirror triangle on each side (left and right
respectively). The bass and mid-range loudspeakers in the
front doors are grouped into one unit. A 2-way system with a
bass loudspeaker and a treble loudspeaker in each door is
installed in the rear of the vehicle. The wiring connection of the
mid-range loudspeaker is connected with the bass loudspeak‐
er.
♦ Vehicles with “10-channel sound system”: In this instance, the
front loudspeaker system comprises a 3-way system with bass
loudspeakers and mid-range loudspeakers in the front left and
right doors. A treble loudspeaker is installed in the mirror tri‐
angle on each side (left and right respectively). The bass and
mid-range loudspeakers in the front doors are grouped into
one unit. A 2-way system with a bass loudspeaker and a treble
loudspeaker in each door is installed in the rear of the vehicle.
♦ Vehicles without sound system: In conjunction with all radios,
the front loudspeaker system comprises a 2-way system with
bass loudspeakers in the front doors (one each on left and
right). A treble loudspeaker is installed in the mirror triangle on
each side (left and right respectively). A 2-way system with a
bass loudspeaker and a treble loudspeaker in each door is
installed in the rear of the vehicle. The mid-range sounds are
output by the treble and bass loudspeakers.
♦ All loudspeakers are passive loudspeakers.
2.5 Removing and installing front bass and

mid-range loudspeakers
Removing

Before a loudspeaker can be renewed, the door trim must be re‐

moved ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims,
insulation; Door trims; Removing and installing trim on driver door
or ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, insulation;
Door trims; Removing and installing trim on front passenger door .
– Release connector locking mechanism -A- and pull out con‐
nector.
– Drill out rivets -arrows- with a suitable drill bit and take out
loudspeaker.
Note
♦ It is essential that all swarf be removed from the door because

otherwise corrosion damage will occur.
♦ Please rectify any paintwork damage caused when drilling out
the rivets immediately.
Installing
– When installing new loudspeaker, secure with special pop riv‐
ets (note part number!)
Further installation is carried out in reverse order.
2.6 Removing and installing rear bass loud‐

speakers -R17- / -R15-
Removing
To renew a loudspeaker, the door trim must first be removed ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation; Door
trim; Removing and installing rear door trim .
– Release connector locking mechanism -1- and pull out con‐
nector.
2. Sound system 71
– Drill out rivets -arrows- with a suitable drill bit and take out
loudspeaker.
Note
♦ It is essential that all swarf be removed from the door because

otherwise corrosion damage will occur.
♦ Please rectify any paintwork damage caused when drilling out
the rivets immediately.
Installing
– When installing new loudspeaker, secure with special pop riv‐
ets (note part number!)
2.7 Removing and installing front treble

loudspeakers -R22- / -R20-
Removing
Before a loudspeaker can be renewed, the door trim must be re‐
moved ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims,
insulation; Door trims; Removing and installing trim on driver door
or ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, insulation;
Door trims; Removing and installing trim on front passenger door .
– Release connector in wire to loudspeaker -arrows- and sepa‐
rate.
– Unclip trim together with loudspeaker -arrows-.

– If the plastic clip -arrow- is still on the trim after removing, re‐
move the clip and insert it in the door at the dedicated fitting
location.
Otherwise the mirror triangular plate trim cannot be refitted cor‐
rectly.
The loudspeaker can only be fitted in conjunction with mirror tri‐
angular plate trim.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal.
2.8 Removing and installing rear treble

loudspeakers -R16- / -R14-
Removing
To renew a loudspeaker, the door trim must first be removed ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation; Door
trim; Removing and installing rear door trim .
– Pull out connector on loudspeaker.
– Unscrew bolt -A-.
– Unclip interior door handle -arrows-.
2. Sound system 73
– Remove weld joint -arrows- for loudspeaker trim using propri‐

etary brazing iron. As an alternative, the weld joint can also be
cut through.
If the loudspeaker needs to be renewed, the loudspeaker trim will
also need renewing. When ordering the replacement loudspeaker
trim, take note of colour coding.
Installing
– Fit loudspeaker to 3 plastic clips of loudspeaker trim.
– Weld 3 plastic clips of loudspeaker trim using commercially

available brazing iron.

3 Aerial systems
⇒ “3.1 System overview - aerial systems, Saloon”, page 75
⇒ “3.2 System overview - aerial systems, Estate”, page 81
⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing aerial modules and aerial ampli‐
fiers”, page 86
⇒ “3.4 Removing and installing roof aerial RX5 ”, page 89
3.1 System overview - aerial systems, Sa‐

loon
⇒ “3.1.1 General information”, page 75
⇒ “3.1.2 Aerial system with RCD 210”, page 76
⇒ “3.1.3 Aerial system with RCD 310 and RCD 510”, page 77
⇒ “3.1.4 Aerial system with RNS 315”, page 78
⇒ “3.1.5 Aerial system with RNS 510”, page 79
⇒ “3.1.6 Overview of aerial system in rear window”, page 80
3.1.1 General information
Note

derstand the functions and operation of the radio systems.
The aerial system is installed in the rear window.

It consists of several aerial modules and the aerial wires in the
rear window.
In addition, there are frequency filters installed on the positive and
negative sides.
An aerial system without diversity function is only installed with
radio “RCD 210”.
A diversity aerial system is installed with the following radio or
radio navigation systems:
♦ RCD 310
♦ RCD 510
♦ RNS 315
♦ RNS 510
3. Aerial systems 75
Note
♦ The diversity aerial system optimises and improves the quality

of reception in the vehicle.
♦ On these radios or radio navigation systems, the diversity
function is installed directly in the unit. No additional aerial se‐
lection control unit is installed in the vehicle. The aerial signals
received by the device are analysed in the device. The better
aerial signal is selected for use.
3.1.2 Aerial system with RCD 210
1 - Radio - R-
❑ Radio RCD 210
2 - Aerial wiring from radio to
radio reception aerial module
on rear window
3 - Aerial - R11-
❑ Here aerial module for
AM/FM radio reception.
❑ Installed behind rear
window
⇒ page 86
4 - Frequency modulation (FM)
frequency filter in positive wire
- R179-
❑ Installed in wiring har‐
ness
❑ Has the task of prevent‐
ing the aerial signals be‐
ing shorted to earth
5 - Rear window aerial - R130-
frequency filter in negative wire
- R178-
ness
7 - Telephone aerial - R65-
❑ Aerial module version
window
8 - Aerial wire from telephone aerial module to telephone system
9 - Mobile phone - R54-

3.1.3 Aerial system with RCD 310 and RCD 510
1 - Radio - R-
❑ Radio RCD 310 or RCD
510
2 - Aerial wiring from radio to
radio reception aerial module
on rear window
- R93- and digital radio aerial -
R183-
AM/FM radio reception
and optional DAB
window
⇒ page 86
- R179-
ness
- R178-
ness
❑ Installed behind rear window
9 - Aerial wire from radio to radio reception aerial module (digital radio reception DAB optional)
3.1.4 Aerial system with RNS 315
1 - Control unit with display unit

for radio and navigation - J503-
❑ Radio navigation sys‐
tem RNS 315
2 - Aerial wiring from radio nav‐
igation system to radio recep‐
tion aerial module on rear win‐
dow
R183-
AM/FM radio reception
and optional DAB
window
⇒ page 86
- R179-
ness
- R178-
ness
8 - GPS aerial - R50-
10 - Aerial wire from radio navigation system to radio reception aerial module (digital radio reception DAB
optional)
12 - Aerial wire from navigation aerial module to radio navigation system

3.1.5 Aerial system with RNS 510

❑ Radio navigation sys‐
tem RNS 510
2 - Data wire from TV tuner to
radio navigation system
3 - TV tuner - R78-
4 - Aerial wires from TV tuner
to aerial module on rear win‐
dow
R183-
❑ Aerial module for AM/
FM radio reception
(DAB and TV optional)
window
⇒ page 86
- R179-
ness
- R178-
ness
❑ Has the task of preventing the aerial signals being shorted to earth
10 - GPS aerial - R50-
12 - Aerial wire from radio to radio reception aerial module (digital radio reception DAB optional)
14 - Aerial wiring from radio to radio reception aerial module on rear window
15 - Aerial wire from navigation aerial module to radio navigation system
3.1.6 Overview of aerial system in rear window
1 - Aerial connection for digital

radio reception (DAB)
- R93- . Digital radio aerial -
R183- , TV aerial 1 - R55- , TV
aerial 2 - R56- and telestart
aerial for auxiliary heating
3 - TV aerial 1 - R55-
4 - Aerial - R11-
5 - TV aerial 2 - R56-
6 - Radio aerial 2 - R93-
7 - Earth connection
❑ Earth eyelet attached
with expanding nut
8 - Aerial connection for tele‐
starting auxiliary heater
9 - Digital radio aerial - R183-
TV aerial 2 - R56-
11 - Aerial - R11- and TV aerial
1 - R55-
12 - Aerial wire connection in
rear window for AM
13 - Aerial - R11- and TV aerial
1 - R55-
14 - Aerial wire connection in
rear window for telestarting
auxiliary heater
15 - Rear window
❑ View of rear window from above from outside vehicle

3.2 System overview - aerial systems, Es‐

tate
⇒ “3.2.1 General information”, page 81
⇒ “3.2.2 Aerial system with RCD 210 radio system”, page 81
⇒ “3.2.3 Aerial system with RCD 310 and RCD 510 radio sys‐
tems”, page 83
⇒ “3.2.4 Aerial system with RNS 315 radio system”, page 84
⇒ “3.2.5 Aerial system with RNS 510 radio system”, page 85
3.2.1 General information
Note

derstand the functions and operation of the radio systems.
The diversity aerial system is installed in the rear side windows.

A roof aerial is installed for the radio navigation system and the
telephone system.
The aerial for telestarting the auxiliary heater is installed in the
rear left side window.
An aerial system without diversity function is only installed with
radio “RCD 210”.
A diversity aerial system is installed with the following radio or
radio navigation systems:
♦ RCD 310
♦ RCD 510
♦ RNS 315
♦ RNS 510
Note
♦ The diversity aerial system optimises and improves the quality

of reception in the vehicle.
♦ On these radios or radio navigation systems, the diversity
function is installed directly in the unit. No additional aerial se‐
lection control unit is installed in the vehicle. The aerial signals
received by the device are analysed in the device. The better
aerial signal is selected for use in each case.
3.2.2 Aerial system with RCD 210 radio system

2 - Aerial wire from telephone
system to roof aerial
3 - Roof aerial - RX5- with tel‐
ephone aerial - R65- and GPS
aerial - R50-
❑ Installed on rear of roof
roof aerial ⇒ page 89
4 - Aerial wire from radio to aer‐
ial in rear left side window
5 - Aerial amplifier for auxiliary
heater telestart aerial
⇒ page 86
6 - Connection for telestarting
auxiliary heater
window
❑ With aerial wires for AM
and FM radio reception
and additional aerial
wire for telestarting aux‐
iliary heater
8 - Aerial amplifier - R24-
⇒ page 86
9 - Radio - R-
❑ RCD 210

3.2.3 Aerial system with RCD 310 and RCD 510 radio systems

aerial - R50-
4 - Aerial wire from aerial in
rear right side window to radio
(digital radio reception DAB
optional)
⇒ page 86
digital radio aerial - R183- in
rear right side window
❑ With aerial wires for FM
radio reception and op‐
tional DAB
⇒ page 86
ial in rear right side window
ial in rear left side window
10 - Aerial amplifier for auxili‐
ary heater telestart aerial
⇒ page 86
11 - Connection for telestarting auxiliary heater
12 - Aerial - R11- in rear left side window
❑ With aerial wires for AM and FM radio reception and additional aerial wire for telestarting auxiliary heater
14 - Radio - R-
❑ Radio “RCD 310” or “RCD 510”
3.2.4 Aerial system with RNS 315 radio system

aerial - R50-
4 - Aerial wire from radio navi‐
gation system to roof aerial
optional)
⇒ page 86
tional DAB
⇒ page 86
gation system to terrestrial ra‐
dio reception aerial in rear right
side window
10 - Aerial wire from radio nav‐
igation system to terrestrial ra‐
dio reception aerial in rear left side window
11 - Aerial amplifier for auxiliary heater telestart aerial
15 - Control unit with display unit for radio and navigation - J503-
❑ Radio navigation system “RNS 315”

3.2.5 Aerial system with RNS 510 radio system

aerial - R50-
gation system to roof aerial
optional)
⇒ page 86
⇒ page 86
tional DAB
9 - Aerial wire from TV aerial 2
- R56- in rear right side window
to TV tuner
10 - Data wire from TV tuner to
radio navigation system
11 - Aerial wire from radio navigation system to terrestrial radio reception aerial in rear right side window
12 - TV tuner - R78-
13 - Aerial wire from TV aerial 1 - R55- in rear left side window to TV tuner
14 - Aerial amplifier for auxiliary heater telestart aerial
18 - Aerial wire from radio navigation system to terrestrial radio reception aerial in rear left side window
19 - Control unit with display unit for radio and navigation - J503-
❑ Radio navigation system “RNS 510”
3.3 Removing and installing aerial modules

and aerial amplifiers
⇒ “3.3.1 Removing and installing aerial modules and aerial am‐
plifiers, Saloon”, page 86
⇒ “3.3.2 Removing and installing aerial modules and aerial am‐
plifiers, Estate”, page 88
3.3.1 Removing and installing aerial modules

and aerial amplifiers, Saloon
Fitting locations of aerial modules:
1 - Aerial module for AM/FM radio reception
2 - Aerial module for navigation
3 - Telephone aerial module
Removing aerial module for radio reception
– Remove end trim of moulded headliner on rear window ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trim/insulation;
Roof trim; Removing and installing moulded headliner .
– Release and pull off connectors -1-, -2-, -3- and -4-.
– Detach retaining clips -arrows- on both sides.

– Carefully remove aerial module.
Installing

Note
♦ The contacts on the aerial module -arrows- are not allowed to

be bent and the metal must be clean in order to avoid reception
problems.
♦ The same applies to the contact surfaces on the rear window.
Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.

Removing aerial module for navigation
– Release connector -2- and pull off.
– Detach retaining clips -arrows- on both sides.

Installing
Removing aerial module for telephone
– Release connector -1- and pull off.
– Detach retaining clips -arrows-.

Installing:
3.3.2 Removing and installing aerial modules

and aerial amplifiers, Estate
The aerial amplifier 2 - R111- for the “FM2” aerials is located next
to the rear right side window on the C-pillar.
The aerial amplifier 3 - R112- for the “DAB” aerial is located next
to the rear right side window on the D-pillar.
Removing
– Remove D-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation; Pillar trim; Removing D-pillar trim .
The aerial amplifier - R24- for the “FM1/AM” aerial is located next
to the rear left side window on the C-pillar.
– Remove C-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation; Pillar trim; Removing C-pillar trim .
Amplifier for “auxiliary heater telestart” aerial can be found next
to rear left side window on D-pillar.
– Remove D-pillar trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Trim, insulation; Pillar trim; Removing D-pillar trim .
Continuation for all aerial amplifiers:
– Release and pull off connectors -arrows-.

– Unscrew bolt -arrow-.
– Push aerial amplifier in -direction of arrow-.
– Remove aerial amplifier in direction of -arrow- from body.

Installing:
Install in reverse order of removal.
3.4 Removing and installing roof aerial -

RX5-
Removing:
– Remove roof end trim and both D-pillar trims ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trim/insulation; Roof trim .
– Carefully lower moulded headliner slightly in rear area.
– Unscrew nut -1-.
– Release and pull off connectors of aerial wires on roof bracing.
– Take aerial off roof from outside and guide wiring connectors
through body aperture outwards.
Installing:
Note
♦ When positioning the aerial for installation, ensure that the

seal is seated correctly. The two guide lugs of the seal must
be located in the relevant holes -arrows- of the aerial base.
♦ After installing the aerial, ensure that the aerial cables -2- are
routed correctly through the feed-through in the securing nut
-arrow-.

4 CD changer
⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing CD changer R41 ”, page 91
Note
♦ If the CD changer plays original CDs but not burnt CDs, the
CD changer is not defective. The CD changer may not be ex‐
changed for this reason.
♦ Mixed CDs containing both music tracks and computer data
cannot be played.
♦ Music CDs with 8 cm diameter (mini discs) cannot be played.
♦ The system does not recognise files in mp3 format.
♦ The radio functions must be correctly coded if a CD changer
is retrofitted.
♦ The CD changer is installed in glove compartment.
4.2 Removing and installing CD changer -

R41-
Removing
Special tools, testers, measuring instruments and auxiliary items
required
♦ Radio release tool -3316-
The radio release tool - 3316- is comprised of two identical parts.
– Remove any CDs left in the CD changer ⇒ Operating manual .
– Remove glove compartment on front passenger side ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Interior equipment;
Compartments, covers and trims; Removing glove compart‐
ment on front passenger side .
– Remove glove compartment with installed CD changer from
dash panel.
– Separate connector -A- on glove compartment by opening ca‐

ble tie -arrow-.
4. CD changer 91
– Pull tab -A- and CD changer will move downwards.
– Push radio release tools - 3316- into the intended slots on left
and right of CD changer -arrows- until they engage audibly.
– Use release tool to pull DVD changer out of the mounting

frame in -direction of arrow-.
– Press the locking tabs -arrow- and pull release tool out of unit.
Installing
– Unclip connector housing of wiring connection on CD changer.
– Insert CD changer in installation frame of glove compartment
and, when doing this, push wiring connection upwards through
opening in glove compartment.
– Now push CD changer further until it engages audibly.

– Secure connector -A- on top of glove compartment with new

cable tie -arrow-. When doing this, ensure that no flapping
noises can occur. Cut off excess from cable tie.
– Reconnect connector.
– Install glove compartment.
4. CD changer 93
5 Telephone system
⇒ “5.1 General notes on universal preparation for mobile phone
UTP”, page 94
⇒ “5.2 System overview of universal mobile phone preparation”,
page 95
⇒ “5.3 Removing and installing telephone bracket”, page 98
⇒ “5.4 Removing and installing mobile telephone operating elec‐
tronics control unit J412 ”, page 100
⇒ “5.5 Changing mobile phone cradle from old to new dash pan‐
el”, page 101
⇒ “5.6 Removing and installing emergency button E276 ”,
page 103
⇒ “5.7 Removing and installing telephone microphone R38 ”,
page 104
5.1 General notes on universal preparation

for mobile phone UTP
⇒ “5.1.1 General notes on universal preparation for mobile phone
UTP, preparation for mobile phone UTP High with Bluetooth”,
page 94
⇒ “5.1.2 General notes on universal preparation for mobile phone
UTP, preparation for mobile phone UTP Premium with Bluetooth
and wireless communication interface”, page 95
5.1.1 General notes on universal preparation

for mobile phone UTP, preparation for
mobile phone UTP High with Bluetooth
The “UTP High” type of mobile phone preparation is only available
in combination with a radio or a radio navigation system.
The “UTP High” is a fixed telephone, which wirelessly accesses
information stored on a mobile phone registered to the vehicle
system via Bluetooth.
For the “UTP Premium”, following Bluetooth profiles are used:
♦ HFP stands for “hands-free profile” and is for the telephone
audio/voice channel. In this case, pure voice data are trans‐
ferred.
♦ With the Bluetooth profile “A2DP audio streaming”, music files
of the registered Bluetooth unit are sent to the UTP control unit
in stereo quality. The volume of transferred data is then much
greater than with pure voice data.
For further information and notes on operation, refer to the ⇒
Operating manual and ⇒ Self-study programme No. 419 ; The
Scirocco 2009 .
In the event of repair work or for fault finding, use the ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester ⇒ in “Guided Fault Finding” mode , and refer to
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐
tions.

5.1.2 General notes on universal preparation

for mobile phone UTP, preparation for
mobile phone UTP Premium with Blue‐
tooth and wireless communication inter‐
face
The “UTP Premium” type of mobile phone preparation is only
available in combination with a radio or a radio navigation system.
For the “UTP Premium”, following Bluetooth profiles are used:
♦ HFP stands for “hands-free profile” and is for the telephone
audio/voice channel. In this case, pure voice data are trans‐
ferred.
♦ With the Bluetooth profile “A2DP audio streaming”, music files
of the registered Bluetooth unit are sent to the UTP control unit
in stereo quality. The volume of transferred data is then much
greater than with pure voice data.
♦ “rSAP” is a Bluetooth network protocol.
rSAP can be used to access the directory entries on the mobile
telephone SIM card.
For further information and notes on operation, refer to the ⇒
Operating manual and ⇒ Self-study programme No. 419 ; The
Scirocco 2009 .
In the event of repair work or for fault finding, use ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester ⇒ in “Guided Fault Finding” mode, and refer to
tions.
5.2 System overview of universal mobile

phone preparation
⇒ “5.2.1 System overview of universal mobile phone preparation,
UTP High”, page 95
UTP Premium”, page 96
UTP in conjunction with RNS 315”, page 97
5.2.1 System overview of universal mobile

phone preparation, UTP High
The version shown in the diagram may differ in the actual vehicle
depending on the model and equipment.
5. Telephone system 95
1 - Loudspeaker system
igation - J503-
3 - Telephone aerial, naviga‐
tion and telestart for auxiliary
heater - R66-
❑ Variant: roof mounted
aerial
❑ On saloon model as
window aerial
❑ Only in conjunction with
telephone bracket -
R126- .
4 - Telephone microphone -
R38-
❑ For hands-free opera‐
tion of telephone
❑ Installed in front section
of roof console
⇒ page 104
insert - J285-
6 - Telephone bracket - R126-
❑ Optional equipment
❑ Used as charging sta‐
tion for mobile phone
❑ With connection to ex‐
ternal aerial
⇒ page 98
8 - Wireless data transfer for telephone audio/voice in “hands-free profile” HFP
9 - Mobile telephone operating electronics control unit - J412-
❑ Installed under right front seat
10 - Emergency assistance call button - E276-
❑ Installed in front section of roof console
- E441-
❑ For further information, refer to chapter Multifunction steering wheel ⇒ page 117 .
12 - Steering column electronics control unit - J527-

phone preparation, UTP Premium

igation - J503-
3 - Telephone aerial - R65- ,
GPS aerial - R50- and telestart
aerial
window aerial
R38-
tion of telephone
❑ Installed in front section
of roof console
⇒ page 104
insert - J285-
6 - Wireless data transfer for
music files from telephone or
multimedia player to radio in
“A2DP audiostreaming” profile
7 - External multimedia player
telephone audio/voice in
“hands-free profile” HFP
10 - Mobile telephone operat‐
ing electronics control unit -
J412-
❑ Installed under right front seat
❑ With connection to external aerial
11 - Emergency assistance call button - E276-
❑ Installed in front section of roof console
- E441-

phone preparation, UTP in conjunction
with RNS 315

insert - J285-
R38-
tion of telephone
❑ Installed in front interior
light in roof console
⇒ page 104
3 - Control unit with display for
radio and navigation - J503-
❑ “RNS 315”
telephone audio/voice in
“hands-free profile” HFP
7 - Telephone bracket
❑ With connection to ex‐
ternal aerial
8 - Voltage supply for retaining
bracket of telephone
9 - Telephone aerial - R65- ,
GPS aerial - R50- and telestart
aerial
window aerial
10 - External multimedia player
11 - Wireless data transfer for music files from telephone or multimedia player to radio in “A2DP audiostreaming”
profile
- E441-
14 - CAN bus
5.3 Removing and installing telephone

bracket
Removing
– Remove mobile phone from bracket.

– Grasp telephone bracket by hand, as shown in illustration, and

carefully tilt it in -direction of arrow-.
– Insert a suitable screwdriver into the resulting slot -A-.
– To protect surface of dash panel, place a piece of fabric or felt

under blade of screwdriver. Then lever off cradle in
-direction of arrow- from dash panel.
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 68 ; Interior equipment; Compartments, covers and
trim; Removing and installing storage compartment on front
passenger side .
– Pull off connectors -arrows- of wiring to telephone bracket.

They can be seen on the left of the heating and blower box
when the glove compartment is removed.
– Pull telephone bracket with wiring connections out of dash

panel.
Appearance of removed telephone bracket with wiring connec‐

tions.
Installing
5.4 Removing and installing mobile tele‐

phone operating electronics control unit
- J412-
The mobile phone operating electronics control unit is installed
under the front left seat.
Removing
– Move front right seat to rearmost, uppermost position.
– Vertically unclip cover from beneath the seat upwards at sides,
and pull it out then in -direction of arrow-.
– Release connectors -A- -B- and pull off.
Note
Connector -B- may not exist on all mobile phone preparation sys‐
tems.

– Pull out mobile phone operating electronics control unit in

-direction of arrow- from bracket.
Installing
5.5 Changing mobile phone cradle from old

to new dash panel
If dash panel is renewed, no provision is made for mobile phone
cradle.
Aperture for mobile phone cradle must be cut out by hand.
– Place dash panel on soft surface.
Work measures are performed on reverse of dash panel.
Recess can be found on right next to radio slot -arrow-.
– Drill both holes -arrows- using 6.5 mm drill bit.

– Drill holes -1 to 4-. Drill additional holes as required.

– Cut out remaining material using workshop means.
– Unclip old screw backplate from old dash panel and insert in
new one -arrows-.
– Turn dash panel over and deburr edges -arrow-.
Note
When screwing together parts, ensure that cradle support is cor‐

rectly aligned. It may be necessary to realign the screw holes.
– Tighten bolts alternately -arrows-.

– Feed wiring harness -1- though opening and unclip mounting.

Feed wiring harness through opening -1-, and make sure that
cradle support is seated correctly on mounting -arrows-.
5.6 Removing and installing emergency but‐

ton - E276-
Removing
– Unclip cover of roof console -arrows-.
– Fold down cover in -direction of arrow-.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-.

– Remove roof console section and rotate.

– Press locking lugs -arrows- and remove emergency call but‐

ton.
– Detach connector of wire leading to emergency call button.
Installing
5.7 Removing and installing telephone mi‐

crophone - R38-
Removing
The microphone for hands-free operation of telephone is installed
in the front interior light -arrow-.
– Unclip cover of roof console -arrows-.
– Fold down cover in -direction of arrow-.


– Remove roof console section and rotate.
– Press locking lugs -arrows- and remove microphone.

– Detach connector of wire leading to microphone.
Installing

6 Reversing camera
⇒ “6.1 Components of reversing camera system”, page 106
⇒ “6.2 Assembly overview - reversing camera”, page 107
⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing reversing camera R189 ”,
page 108
⇒ “6.4 Calibrating reversing camera”, page 110
⇒ “6.5 Removing and installing reversing camera system control
unit J772 ”, page 113
⇒ “6.6 Renewing video cable”, page 114
6.1 Components of reversing camera sys‐

tem
Note
♦ When dealing with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to

understand the function and operation of the reversing cam‐
era.
♦ Additional information ⇒ Operating instructions ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ Use ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester for repairs and troubleshoot‐
ing.
♦ When the battery is reconnected, check the items of equip‐
ment in the vehicle (radio, clock, convenience electronics etc.)
with reference to the workshop manual and/or operating in‐
structions.
The reversing camera supports the driver during reversing. The

driver is provided with an image of the traffic situation behind the
vehicle via the radio or the radio/navigation system monitor. The
system is available as an option.
The system is activated when reverse gear is engaged, even if
the radio or radio/navigation system is switched off.
The reversing camera system consists of the following compo‐
nents:
♦ Reversing camera - R189-
♦ Reversing camera system control unit - J772-
♦ Control unit with display for radio and navigation - J503-
♦ Steering wheel with steering angle sender - G85-
Note
Installation of an additional number plate carrier is not permissible

on vehicles with reversing camera system as this would impair
the function of the reversing camera. The light of the number plate
could also be impaired.
Fault detection and fault display

The reversing camera is equipped with self-diagnosis.
For fault finding, use vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
system - VAS 5051B- or vehicle diagnosis and service information
system - VAS 5052 A- in “Guided fault finding” mode.

6.2 Assembly overview - reversing camera

⇒ “6.2.1 Assembly overview - reversing camera, Estate”,
page 107
⇒ “6.2.2 Assembly overview - reversing camera, Saloon”,
page 108
6.2.1 Assembly overview - reversing camera, Estate

❑ Fitting location: at front
of centre console
⇒ Communication;
Rep. gr. 91 ; Radio / ra‐
dio - navigation sys‐
tems; Removing and in‐
stalling radio / radio -
navigation systems .
2 - Reversing camera system
control unit - J772-
❑ Fitting location: in lug‐
gage compartment be‐
hind right side panel trim
⇒ page 113
❑ Coding reversing cam‐
era system control unit
⇒ page 114
3 - Reversing camera - R189-
❑ Fitting location: in han‐
dle button of rear lid
⇒ page 108
❑ Specified torque for se‐
curing nuts: 6 Nm
❑ Calibrating reversing
camera ⇒ page 110
4 - Steering angle sender -
G85-
❑ Fitting location: in steer‐
ing column trim behind
steering wheel
6. Reversing camera 107

6.2.2 Assembly overview - reversing camera, Saloon

❑ Fitting location: at front
of centre console
⇒ Communication;
Rep. gr. 91 ; Radio / ra‐
dio - navigation sys‐
tems; Removing and in‐
stalling radio / radio -
navigation systems .
2 - Reversing camera system
❑ Fitting location: in lug‐
gage compartment be‐
hind right side panel trim
⇒ page 113
❑ Coding reversing cam‐
era system control unit
⇒ page 114
3 - Swivel badge with reversing
camera - R189- and swivel mo‐
tor
❑ Fitting location: in rear
lid
reversing camera -
R189- ⇒ page 109
❑ Calibrating reversing
camera ⇒ page 110
4 - Steering angle sender -
G85-
❑ Fitting location: in steer‐
ing column trim behind
steering wheel
6.3 Removing and installing reversing cam‐

era - R189-
⇒ “6.3.1 Removing and installing reversing camera R189 , Es‐
tate”, page 108
⇒ “6.3.2 Removing and installing reversing camera R189 , Sa‐
loon”, page 109
6.3.1 Removing and installing reversing cam‐

era - R189- , Estate
The reversing camera - R189- is installed in the handle button of
the rear lid. To remove reversing camera, first remove handle
button from rear lid. The reversing camera can then be unclipped
from handle button.

♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783-
Removing
– Removing and installing handle button with camera ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Rear lid; Removing and
installing handle .
– Release locking lugs -arrows-.
– Carefully lever off housing -1-.
– Pull reversing camera -1- out of lower part of handle button

-2-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal, observing the following:
– Secure wiring of reversing camera with wiring retainer to pre‐
vent rattling.
– After installation, clean reversing camera lens with a lint-free
cloth.
– Recalibrate reversing camera ⇒ page 110 .
Specified torques
Component Specified torque

Nut of release button cover 8 Nm
Nut on stud of release button 8 Nm
6.3.2 Removing and installing reversing cam‐

era - R189- , Saloon
The reversing camera - R189- is integrated in the swivel badge
of the rear lid. The reversing camera - R189- cannot be separated
from the swivel badge. In the event of damage, the entire swivel
badge must be renewed together with the reversing camera.

– Removing and installing swivel badge in rear lid ⇒ General

body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Rear lid; Removing and
installing operating mechanism .
• The reversing camera - R189- must be calibrated after it has
been removed and installed ⇒ page 110 .
6.4 Calibrating reversing camera

The reversing camera may have to be recalibrated following re‐
pair work on the vehicle. More specifically, this is necessary after:
♦ Removing and installing reversing camera
♦ Renewing reversing camera system control unit
♦ Accident repairs on rear lid
♦ Suspension height adjustment on one axle of more than 5 mm
♦ Suspension height adjustment of complete vehicle by more
than 10 mm
♦ Calibration unit - VAS 6350-
Extensive preliminary work is required before actual calibration

can be carried out using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester. This is de‐
scribed in the following.
Preparatory measures for calibration
Note
The following illustrations show the preparatory measures for cal‐

ibration - with the Variant as an example. The preparatory meas‐
ures for calibration for the Saloon are analogous.
To carry out calibration, vehicle must be positioned on a firm, level

surface. Nobody may be inside vehicle during measurement. Ve‐
hicle must not be moved during measurement, and opening and
closing vehicle doors is prohibited.
– Connect ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
– Set steering wheel sender - G85- to 0 position (wheels straight
ahead).
Overview of measurement setup

1 - Wheel centre mounting -

VAS 6350/1-
2 - Wheel centre mounting -
VAS 6350/1-
3 - Right angle for mounting
measuring unit for distance
measurement
4 - Linear laser - VAS 6350/3-
❑ Switching on and off ⇒
Owner's manual
5 - Plastic foot
❑ Total of 3 on bottom of
measuring equipment
❑ Adjustable to adjust hor‐
izontal position of meas‐
uring facility
6 - Spacing laser - VAS
6350/2-
❑ Notes on operation ⇒
Owner's manual
7 - Spirit level on measuring fa‐
cility
❑ To check horizontal po‐
sition of measuring fa‐
cility
8 - Left angle for mounting
measuring unit for distance
measurement
9 - Calibration unit - VAS
6350/4-
❑ Distance between angle
brackets of calibration
device
( ⇒ Item 3 (page 111) or ⇒ Item 8 (page 111) ) and paddles on wheel centre mountings of rear wheels
10 - Dimension -A-
❑ Dimension -A- is the distance between angle brackets of calibration device and paddles on wheel centre
mountings of rear wheels.
❑ The distance must be 1.50 m.
11 - Dimension -B-
❑ Dimension -B- is the height between the centre of the reversing camera lens and the wheel support
surface.
❑ The height is measured using a commercially available folding ruler.
– Secure 3 wheel bolt adapters in each hole circle “112” of wheel

centre mounting.
– Place the paddles on the two wheel centre mountings and se‐
cure with the clamping nuts.

– Fit the wheel centre mountings onto the wheel bolts on the rear
wheels. Wheel centre mountings are positioned and secured
in the adapters through »O-rings«.
Note
Place wheel centre mountings on wheels in such a way that no

»anti-theft wheel bolts«, if any, are connected to wheel bolt adapt‐
ers.
– Set paddles with the help of the clamping nuts in such a way
that they can move freely just above the floor.
Make sure the paddles can move freely.
– Position calibration unit - VAS 6350/4- behind vehicle When
doing this, make sure to adhere to the required distance of
1.5 m between the angle brackets of the calibration device and
the paddles on the wheel centre mountings of the rear wheels.
– Bring calibration device - VAS 6350/4- into the horizontal po‐

sition. Do this by turning the plastic feet under the calibration
unit until the air bubble in the spirit level is precisely in the
centre of the indicator -arrow-.
– Switch on laser on calibration unit -1- and align the entire cal‐
ibration unit so that the laser beam -2- hits the rear end of the
vehicle centrally above the VW badge.
– Switch on the linear laser - VAS 6350/2- for distance meas‐

urement by pressing the ON button. The following display
appears and the laser is activated:

– Hold the spacing laser for distance measurement -2-, as

shown in the illustration, on one side of the calibration unit flush
in the bracket. The spacing laser must be firmly in contact with
the bracket.
– Ensure that laser beam from spacing laser for distance meas‐
urement hits lower, enlarged part of paddle -1-.
If this is not the case, adjust paddles accordingly on wheel mount‐
ing using clamping bolts.
– Hold distance spacing laser for distance measurement in

bracket on measuring device whilst laser beam is visible on
paddle. Now, briefly press ON button to measure distance. The
following appears in the display:
The distance is shown on the display in “metres”.
– Make a note of the read distance.
– Repeat measuring process in same manner for other rear
wheel on other side of calibration unit.
Measured distance value must be identical on both sides. If value
is not identical, adjust calibration unit until values on both sides
are identical.
When adjusting the calibration unit, make sure that the laser
beam remains focused in the centre above the VW badge. The
spirit level indicator must also remain centred. If necessary, re‐
adjust accordingly.
– Measure -dimension B- between the centre of the reversing

camera lens and the wheel support surface using a commer‐
cially available folding ruler.
The values for the measured distance must be entered into ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester in “millimetres” during calibration.
Calibrating reversing camera
Note
♦ First note the points regarding preliminary work for calibration.

♦ When determining the height of the camera, make sure that
no hard objects get in contact with the camera lens to prevent
it from being scratched.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester , and start the calibration

process for the reversing camera via Guided fault find-
ing .
6.5 Removing and installing reversing cam‐

era system control unit - J772-
Control unit is installed in luggage compartment behind right side
panel trim.

Note
♦ If the reversing camera system control unit - J772- is to be

replaced, the procedure to “renew control unit for reversing
camera system” must always be performed to read out the
codes stored in the unit ⇒ page 114 .
♦ The following illustrations show how to remove and install the
reversing camera system control unit - J772- of the Estate.
♦ Removal and installation of the reversing camera control unit
- J772- belonging to the Saloon are carried out in the same
way.
For the Variant, installation is described in the following. For the

saloon, installation steps are similar.
Removing
– Disengage ignition key in position 0 (locked).
– Remove right side panel trim in luggage compartment ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment
trims; Removing and installing side panel trim in luggage com‐
partment .
– Release and detach the two connectors -1- and remove con‐
trol unit -arrow- from its holder.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
Only if control unit has been renewed:
– Recalibrate reversing camera ⇒ page 110 .
6.5.1 Renewing reversing camera system

– ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
6.5.2 Coding reversing camera system con‐

trol unit - J772-
– ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.
6.6 Renewing video cable

⇒ “6.6.1 Preparation”, page 114
⇒ “6.6.2 Routing repair cable”, page 115
⇒ “6.6.3 Renewing video cable connector strip”, page 116
6.6.1 Preparation
Note
It is not permitted to repair the video cable. The cable may be

renewed only.

The replacement cable can be found in ⇒ ETKA under part num‐

ber “7N1971327”.
– Remove radio ⇒ Rep. gr. 91 ; Radio; Removing and installing
radio .
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments
and covers; Removing and installing glove compartment .
– Remove lower A-pillar trim ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 ; Interior trims; As‐
sembly overview - A-pillar trim .
– Remove front and rear sill panel mouldings ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 ;
Interior trims; Removing and installing sill panel moulding .
– Remove lower B-pillar trim ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 ; Interior trims; As‐
sembly overview - B-pillar trim .
– Remove right luggage compartment side trim ⇒ Rep. gr. 70 ;
Luggage compartment trims; Removing and installing luggage
compartment side trim .
6.6.2 Routing repair cable
Note
It is not permitted to repair the video cable. The cable may be

renewed only.
Video cable routing
Caution
When routing the cable, make sure that it is not kinked and that
there won't be any chafe marks.
– Switch off ignition.

– Position 26-pin connector of repair cable near radio.
Note
Ensure that the cable is sufficiently long to permit later installation

and removal of the radio.
– Guide repair cable directly from radio slot towards glove com‐
partment.
– Secure cable to dash panel cross member using cable ties.
– Secure cable to upper A-pillar using cable ties.
– Guide wire into lower section of A-pillar.
– Route cable parallel to main wiring harness and fix it in place.
Caution
When routing the cable, make sure that it is not kinked and that
there won't be any chafe marks.

6.6.3 Renewing video cable connector strip

– Separate old 54-pin connector from reversing camera system
control unit - J772- .
– Open old 54-pin connector and remove video cable.
– Open new 54-pin connector and remove video cable connec‐
tor strip.
– Insert new video cable connector strip in old connector, and
assemble connector housing.
– Connect connector to reversing camera system control unit -
J772- .
– Coil excess length of cable and secure to main wiring harness.
– Shorten defective video cable and wrap it in main wiring har‐
ness.
– Perform functional check.
– Read event memory, and clear it.

7 Multifunction steering wheel

⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing steering wheel multifunction but‐
tons E441 / E440 ”, page 117

The multifunction steering wheel allows some functions of the
communication system and the cruise control system to be se‐
lected from the steering wheel.
The control unit for the multifunction steering wheel communi‐
cates with the control unit for steering column electronics. The
data commands are refreshed there for subsequent communica‐
tion with the control units connected to the output (radio system,
multifunction display “MFA” and telephone system).
The multifunction steering wheel comprises the following compo‐
nents:
♦ The operating unit in steering wheel with two sets of buttons
on left and right with integrated electronics
♦ The control unit for the multifunction steering wheel
Note
♦ When faced with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to be

familiar with the functions and operation of the multifunction
steering wheel.
♦ Additional information ⇒ Owner's manual
Fault finding
The multifunction steering wheel control unit - J453- only com‐
municates with the steering column electronics control unit -
J527- . The data commands are refreshed there for subsequent
communication with the control units connected to the output (ra‐
dio system, multifunction display “MFD” and telephone system).
The multifunction steering wheel is equipped with self-diagnosis.
In the event of repair work or for fault finding, use the ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester ⇒ in “Guided Fault Finding” mode , and refer to
tions.
Adapting multifunction steering wheel components ⇒ page 5 .
7.2 Removing and installing steering wheel

multifunction buttons -E441- / -E440-
Removing
Removal and installation is identical for left and right sets of but‐
tons.
– Remove driver airbag ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 69 ; Airbag; Removing and installing driver airbag .
7. Multifunction steering wheel 117

– Unscrew bolt -arrow-.

– Remove keypad.
– Detach connector -arrow- from keypad.

Installing
Note
♦ Ensure that wiring between both button sets of steering wheel

proceeds as shown in illustration -arrows-.
♦ Ensure that black connector on left button set -arrow- is inser‐
ted.
– Code the steering column electronics control unit ⇒ Adapting

multifunction steering wheel components.
Adapting multifunction steering wheel components ⇒ page 5 .

8 Connection for external multimedia

devices
⇒ “8.1 Components of connection for external multimedia units”,
page 119
⇒ “8.2 Connectors, connection for external multimedia devices”,
page 124
⇒ “8.3 Removing and installing connection for external audio
sources R199 ”, page 127
⇒ “8.4 Removing and installing interface for external multimedia
devices R215 ”, page 128
8.1 Components of connection for external

multimedia units
⇒ “8.1.1 Overview - connection for external audio sources R199 ,
AUX-IN”, page 119
⇒ “8.1.2 Overview - interface for external multimedia units R215
”, page 121
⇒ “8.1.3 Overview - interface for external multimedia units R215 ,
UMI”, page 123
8.1.1 Overview - connection for external audio

sources - R199- , AUX-IN
The connection for external audio sources - R199- works with the
radio/RNS where the “AUX” source can be selected.
At the connection for external audio sources - R199- , the audio
signals of MP3 players as well as portable CD and cassette play‐
ers can be fed into the radio/RNS with a corresponding adapter
lead. These can then be played over the Sound system.
For further information, see ⇒ Instruction manual .
8. Connection for external multimedia devices 119

1 - Sound system
2 - Radio/RNS
4 - CAN bus
dio sources - R199-
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 124
⇒ page 128
6 - Input devices
❑ MP3 player
❑ iPod
❑ CD and cassette play‐
ers.
Location of connection for external audio sources - R199-

The connection for external audio sources - R199- -1- is installed
in storage compartment of centre console.

Location of connection for external audio sources - R199- in the

case of the RNS 315
On the radio navigation system -RNS 315-, a connection for ex‐
ternal audio sources is integrated in the RNS unit -1-. For further
information, refer to the ⇒ operating manual of the radio naviga‐
tion system -RNS 315-.
8.1.2 Overview - interface for external multi‐

media units - R215-
With the help of the multimedia system control unit - J650- , an‐
alogue (AUX-In input) as well as digital (USB or iPod input) audio
content can be played via the radio or the radio navigation system.
Units connected via the USB or iPod connections can also be
operated by means of the radio/RNS. ID3 tags and titles are also
shown on the display of the radio/RNS.
The multimedia system control unit - J650- provides an audio in‐
put (AUX-In), a USB input, and an iPod connection as an inter‐
face. A specific adapter cable is needed in order to connect a
mobile unit to the USB or iPod interface of the multimedia control
unit - J650- .
For further information, see ⇒ Instruction manual .

1 - Sound system
2 - Radio/RNS
4 - CAN bus
5 - LF wire
❑ Connection for external
audio sources - R199-
dio sources - R199-
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 124
⇒ page 128
7 - Adapter line
❑ Depending on the de‐
vice to be connected
8 - Input devices
❑ MP3 player
❑ Data sticks
❑ iPod
❑ Different fitting locations
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 125
⇒ page 128
10 - Voltage supply
❑ Terminal 30/31
11 - LF wire
❑ Interface for external multimedia units - R215- to radio/RNS
Fitting location interface for external multimedia units - R215-

The interface for external multimedia devices - R215- -1- is in‐
stalled in the glove compartment.

Fitting location interface for external multimedia units - R215-

stalled in the storage compartment of the centre console.
8.1.3 Overview - interface for external multi‐

media units - R215- , UMI
On a UMI (Universal Media Interface), the UHV High and the MDI
are combined in one housing. The mobile telephone - R54- is
connected via Bluetooth.
The UHV High and the MDI functions are combined in one device.
2 - Control unit with display for
radio and navigation - J503-
4 - CAN bus
R38-
6 - Adapter line
❑ Depending on the de‐
vice to be connected
7 - Mobile telephone - R54-
8 - Bluetooth connection
media units - R215- , UMI
❑ Different fitting locations
❑ Pin assignment
⇒ page 125
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling, UMI control unit in
glove compartment
⇒ page 130
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling, UMI control unit in
centre console
⇒ page 130

UMI and UMI control unit installed in glove compartment

stalled in the glove compartment.
UMI and UMI control unit installed in centre console

stalled in the storage compartment of the centre console.
8.2 Connectors, connection for external

multimedia devices
⇒ “8.2.1 Connector of connection for external audio sources
R199 , AUX-IN”, page 124
⇒ “8.2.2 Connector interface for external multimedia units R215
”, page 125
⇒ “8.2.3 Pin assignments interface for external multimedia units
R215 , UMI”, page 125
8.2.1 Connector of connection for external au‐

dio sources - R199- , AUX-IN
Multi-pin connector, 3-pin
1 - Audio signal input, left, positive
2 - Common audio signal earth
3 - Audio signal input, right, positive

8.2.2 Connector interface for external multi‐

media units - R215-
Multi-pin connector, 12-pin
1- Terminal 31
2- CAN bus, Low
3- Not assigned
4- Audio signal, right, to radio/RNS
5- Audio signal, left, from connection for external audio sour‐
ces - R199-
6- Audio signal, right, from connection for external audio sour‐
ces - R199-
7- Terminal 30
8- CAN bus, High
9- Audio signal, left, to radio/RNS
10 - Audio earth to radio/RNS
11 - Audio earth from connection for external audio sources -
R199-
12 - Audio shield earth, terminal 31
8.2.3 Pin assignments interface for external

multimedia units - R215- , UMI
UMI
A - Multi-pin connector, 54-pin

A - multi-pin connector, 54-pin

1- Terminal 30
2- Terminal 31
3- Switch-on signal
4- Telephone LF (+), left, to radio - R-
5- Telephone LF (-), left, to radio - R-
6- LF (+) from control unit for emergency call module and com‐
munication unit - J949-
7- LF (-) from control unit for emergency call module and com‐
munication unit - J949-
8- Telephone LF (+), right, to radio - R-
9- Telephone LF (-), right, to radio - R-
10 - Not assigned
11 - Telephone microphone - R38- (+), from RNS
12 - Telephone microphone - R38- (-), from RNS
13 - Not assigned
14 - Not assigned
15 - Not assigned
16 - Not assigned
17 - CAN bus, High
18 - CAN bus, Low
19 - Not assigned
20 - Not assigned
21 - Not assigned
22 - LF (+), right, to radio - R- , multimedia socket MEDIA-IN
23 - LF (+), left, to radio - R- , multimedia socket MEDIA-IN
24 - LF earth, to radio - R- , multimedia socket MEDIA-IN
25 - Not assigned
26 - Not assigned
27 - Not assigned
28 - Not assigned
29 - Not assigned
30 - Operating unit for preparation for mobile telephone - E508-
31 - Operating unit for preparation for mobile telephone - E508-
32 - Not assigned
33 - Audio signal, left, from connection for external audio sour‐
ces - R199- , AUX-IN
34 - Audio signal, right, from connection for external audio sour‐
35 - Audio earth, from connection for external audio sources -
R199- , AUX-IN
36 - Audio shield earth, from connection for external audio sour‐

37 - Not assigned
38 - Terminal 30, to telephone bracket - R126-
39 - Not assigned
40 - DIAG signal from telephone bracket - R126-
41 - Not assigned
42 - Not assigned
43 - Not assigned
44 - Not assigned
45 - Not assigned
46 - Not assigned
47 - Wake-up signal to telephone bracket - R126-
48 - DIAG signal from telephone bracket - R126-
49 to 54 not assigned
8.3 Removing and installing connection for

external audio sources - R199-
♦ Removal wedge - VAS 3409-
Removing
– Remove centre console extension ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Compartments, covers and trims; Re‐
moving and installing centre console extension .
– Press together clips -arrows- on connection for external audio
sources - R199- using removal wedge - 3409- and push out
connection for external audio sources - R199- upward.

– Disconnect electrical connector -arrow-.

Removing
8.4 Removing and installing interface for ex‐

ternal multimedia devices - R215-
⇒ “8.4.1 Removing and installing interface for external multimedia
units R215 , glove compartment”, page 128
units R215 , centre console”, page 129
units R215 , UMI control unit in glove compartment”, page 130
units R215 , UMI control unit in centre console”, page 130
8.4.1 Removing and installing interface for ex‐

ternal multimedia units - R215- , glove
compartment
♦ Radio release tool - T10057-

– Insert radio release tools - T10057- into openings provided
-arrows- until they engage.

– Push tools in direction -A- and pull out control unit in direction
-B-.
– Release connector -A- on control unit -arrow- and pull off.

Installing

ternal multimedia units - R215- , centre
console
The interface for external multimedia units - R215- is installed in
the centre console.
Removing
– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers and withdraw
ignition key.
– Remove any devices connected to interface for external mul‐
timedia units - R215- .
– Remove centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre con‐
sole .
– Remove centre console extension ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing
centre console extension .
– Remove air duct of rear centre console ⇒ Heating, air condi‐
tioning system; Rep. gr. 87 ; Air duct; Removing and installing
rear footwell vents .


– Remove outer trim of centre console extension -2- from ex‐
tension carrier -1-.
– Unscrew bolt -1-.

– Pull out bracket -2- with interface for external multimedia units
- R215- from extension -arrow A-.
– Remove bracket -2- with interface for external multimedia
units - R215- -arrow B-.
Installing

ternal multimedia units - R215- , UMI
control unit in glove compartment
Note
The procedure for removal and installation is identical to the pro‐

cedure for removal and installation of the interface for external
multimedia units - R215- in the glove compartment.
– Removing and installing interface for external multimedia units

- R215- ⇒ page 128

ternal multimedia units - R215- , UMI
control unit in centre console
Note
The procedure for removal and installation is identical to the pro‐

cedure for removal and installation of the interface for external
multimedia units - R215- in the centre console.
– Removing and installing interface for external multimedia units

- R215- ⇒ page 129

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8 Connection for external multimedia devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119

1.1 General information

♦ When faced with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to

1.2 Suppression measures

To suppress interference, electrical components such as capac‐

2 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

1.4 Installation and operation of two-way ra‐

1.5 Mobile telephones or portable two-way

1.6 Transmitting power and aerial fitting lo‐

Installation of aerials on bumpers is now prohibited by law. This

Designation Pmax (watts) Prescribed aerial fitting loca‐

Designation Pmax (watts) Prescribed aerial fitting loca‐

1) PEAK = peak envelope power (max. carrier power)

♦ Deviations from these specifications (aerial location, frequen‐

Passat saloon 2011 ►

Installation of aerials on bumpers is now prohibited by law. This

Designation Pmax (watts) Prescribed aerial fitting loca‐

4 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Designation Pmax (watts) Prescribed aerial fitting loca‐

3) PEAK = peak envelope power (max. carrier power)

♦ Deviations from these specifications (aerial location, frequen‐

1.7 General repair instructions

Batteries must be disconnected before repair work is begun! ⇒

Use valid current flow diagram ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical

♦ Some telephone systems and two-way radios require an ad‐

Aerial and aerial wiring:

6 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Adapting radio components

8 Rep. gr.91 - Communication

1 Radio / radio navigation systems -R- /

1.1 Components of radio / radio navigation

1.1.1 Components of radio system RCD 210

♦ When faced with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to un‐

Features of radio “RCD 210”

1. Radio / radio navigation systems R / J503 9

The radio is also available with a final stage power output of

♦ Music CDs with 8 cm diameter (mini discs) cannot be played.

The aerial operates without “diversity function”.

To determine the anti-theft code, the ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester

Determining anti-theft code of anti-theft coding via vehicle diag‐

Special tools and workshop equipment required

10 Rep. gr.91 - Communication

When installing radios or radio navigation systems which are new

If an incorrect code has been entered on deactivating the elec‐

1. Radio / radio navigation systems R / J503 11

1.1.2 Components of radio system RCD 310

♦ When faced with complaints, it is absolutely necessary to un‐

Features of radio “RCD 310”

Mixed-mode CDs (CDs having both computer data and music)

The aerial system version has a “diversity function” integrated in

12 Rep. gr.91 - Communication

To determine the anti-theft code, the ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester

Determining anti-theft code of anti-theft coding via vehicle diag‐

Special tools and workshop equipment required

When installing radios or radio navigation systems which are new