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Electrical Equipment
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Service Department. Technical Information

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  • Page 1 Service Repair Manual Golf 2015 ➤ Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment Edition 12.2015 Service Department. Technical Information...
  • Page 2 In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a matter of course, be observed. All rights reserved. No reproduction without prior agreement from publisher. Copyright © 2016 Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg D4B80416634...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Contents 00 - General, Technical Data ..........
  • Page 4 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Overview - Windshield Wiper System ........
  • Page 5 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.14 Left/Right Daytime Running Lamp and Position Lamp LED Module L176 / L177 , Removing and Installing ............119 1.15...
  • Page 6 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Steering Column Switch Module, Removing and Installing ......182 Steering Column Electronics Control Module J527 , Removing and Installing .
  • Page 7 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.18 Left/Right Rear Door Warning Lamp W37 / W38 , Removing and Installing ... . 248 1.19 Selector Lever Transmission Range Position Display Unit Y26 , Removing and Installing .
  • Page 8 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Socket Illumination Bulb L42 , Removing and Installing ......285 Rear Cigarette Lighter Illumination Bulb L32 , Removing and Installing .
  • Page 9: General, Technical Data

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 00 – General, Technical Data Safety Precautions (Edition 12.2015) ⇒ “1.1 Start/Stop System Safety Precautions”, page 1 ⇒ “1.2 Safety Precautions, Road Test with Testing Equipment”, page 1 ⇒...
  • Page 10: Hid Headlamps Usage And Safety Precautions

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 HID Headlamps Usage and Safety Pre‐ cautions Never Change a Headlamp Bulb If You Are Not Familiar with the Corresponding Steps, Safety Precautions and the Tool. WARNING Life-threatening danger due to high voltage.
  • Page 11 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Caution ♦ Do not touch HID headlamp bulb glass cones with bare hands. The remaining fingerprint would evaporate due to the heat of the operated bulb and condense on the reflec‐...
  • Page 12: Repair Information

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Repair Information ⇒ “2.1 Contact Corrosion”, page 4 ⇒ “2.2 Wire Routing and Securing”, page 4 Contact Corrosion Contact corrosion can occur if incorrect fasteners (bolts, nuts, washers) are used.
  • Page 13: Battery

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Battery ⇒ “3.1 Battery, General Information”, page 5 ⇒ “3.2 Battery Types”, page 5 Battery, General Information All instructions and information on this chapter. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐...
  • Page 14: Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 27 – Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control Battery ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Battery”, page 6 ⇒ “1.2 Battery, Removing and Installing”, page 7 ⇒ “1.3 Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting”, page 9 ⇒...
  • Page 15: Battery, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 11 - Ground Wire 12 - Nut ❑ Tightening specification: 20 Nm 13 - Ground Wire ❑ With battery terminal and Battery Monitoring Control Module - J367- ❑...
  • Page 16 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Open the cover -4- over the battery negative terminal. – Loosen the nut -6- a few turns and disconnect the battery ground cable terminal clamp -5- from the battery negative ter‐...
  • Page 17: Battery, Disconnecting And Connecting

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Insert the Battery - A- into the battery tray -1- so that the battery base strip touches the rear and side stop -arrows-. • It must not be possible to slide the Battery - A- rearward or to the side.
  • Page 18: Battery Tray, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Loosen the nut -3- several turns and remove the battery ground cable terminal clamp -2- from the battery terminal. Connecting Pay attention to the following when disconnecting the Battery - A- .
  • Page 19: Battery, Checking

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Free up the wiring harness from the battery tray -arrows-. – Remove the bolts and nut -2-. – Remove the battery tray -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal.
  • Page 20: Battery Monitoring Control Module J367 , Adapting

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Release and disconnect the connector -2- from the Battery Monitoring Control Module - J367- -3-. – Remove the nut -1- for the ground cable -2-. – Remove the nut -3- and remove the ground cable with Battery Monitoring Control Module - J367- -4-.
  • Page 21: Generator

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Generator ⇒ “2.1 Overview - Generator”, page 13 ⇒ “2.2 Generator, Removing and Installing”, page 15 ⇒ “2.3 Generator, Checking”, page 22 ⇒ “2.4 Ribbed Belt Pulley, Removing and Installing”, page 22 ⇒...
  • Page 22 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.1.2 Overview - Generator with Bushings 1 - Generator - C- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “2.2 Generator, Re‐ moving and Installing”, page 15 ❑...
  • Page 23: Generator, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Generator, Removing and Installing ⇒ “2.2.2 Generator, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with 2.0L TSI Engine”, page 16 ⇒ “2.2.3 Generator, Removing and Installing, Vehicles with 1.8L TSI-Engine”, page 18 ⇒...
  • Page 24 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Generator - C- -1- downward and to the right. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: – Move the bolt sleeves slightly to the rear to make it easier to install the Generator - C- .
  • Page 25 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Detach the hose clamps -1 and 2- and remove the air hose. – Seal the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the -VAS6122- .
  • Page 26 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Free up the wiring harness -arrow-. – Remove the bolts -5 and 6- and bring the Generator - C- -4- forward. – Disconnect the connector -3-.
  • Page 27 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the bolts -arrows-. – Move aside the coolant pipe -1-. – Remove the bolts -1 and 2-. – Pivot the Generator - C- -3- in the direction of travel.
  • Page 28 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Vehicles with A/C system Caution Danger of damaging the A/C compressor, the refrigerant line and hoses. ♦ Do not stretch, bend or kink the refrigerant lines and ho‐...
  • Page 29 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Disconnect the Battery - A- . Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting”, page 9 – Remove the ribbed belt. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 13 ; Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley Side;...
  • Page 30: Generator, Checking

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Generator, Checking – Check the Generator - C- using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . Ribbed Belt Pulley, Removing and In‐ stalling ⇒ “2.4.1 Ribbed Belt Pulley without Freewheel, Removing and Installing”, page 22...
  • Page 31 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Pry up the cap from the ribbed belt pulley. – Install the -3400- with the wrench (SW 17) in the ribbed belt pulley. – Install the multi-point socket M10 -1- in the generator shaft.
  • Page 32 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.4.3 Ribbed Belt Pulley with Freewheel, Re‐ moving and Installing, Valeo Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Multi-Tooth Adapter - 3400- ♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332- ♦...
  • Page 33 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Install the -VAG1603A/1- in the generator shaft. – Counterhold the -3400- with a wrench (SW 17). – Tighten the ribbed belt pulley by turning the generator shaft to the left using -VAG1332- .
  • Page 34 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 -B- large decoupling belt pulley with freewheel, special tool to be used -3400- Note The ribbed belt for the large decoupling belt pulley with freewheel must be longer, because the decoupling belt pulley with freewheel has a larger diameter and it is different for vehicles with and with‐...
  • Page 35: Voltage Regulator, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Insert the -T10474- or the -3400- -1- into the decoupling belt pulley with freewheel and attach a wrench. – Install the -VAG1603A/1- -2- in the generator shaft.
  • Page 36 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Voltage Regulator - C1- from the Generator - C- . Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following:...
  • Page 37 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Press the cap on the carbon brushes -A- down in direction of -arrow- until it is flush with the voltage regulator housing. – Install new cap -1- on the Generator - C- .
  • Page 38: Starter

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Starter ⇒ “3.1 Overview - Starter”, page 30 ⇒ “3.2 Starter, Removing and Installing”, page 33 Overview - Starter ⇒ “3.1.1 Overview - Starter, Vehicles with Manual Transmission”, page 30 ⇒...
  • Page 39 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 3.1.2 Overview - Starter, Vehicles with DSG Transmission DQ200–7F 1 - Starter - B- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “3.2.2 Starter, Re‐ moving and Installing, Vehicles with DSG Transmission DQ200–...
  • Page 40 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 3.1.3 Overview - Starter, Vehicles with DSG Transmission DQ250-6F 1 - Starter - B- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “3.2.3 Starter, Re‐ moving and Installing,...
  • Page 41: Starter, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 3.1.4 Overview - Starter, Vehicles with Automatic Transmission 1 - Starter - B- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “3.2.4 Starter, Re‐ moving and Installing, Vehicles with Automatic Transmission”,...
  • Page 42 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Disconnect the Battery - A- . Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting”, page 9 – Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
  • Page 43 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Starter - B- -3- downward. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: – Connect the Battery - A- . Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 44 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Starter - B- -3- upward. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: – Connect the Battery - A- . Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 45 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Starter - B- -2- upward. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: – Connect the Battery - A- . Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 46 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Slide the cap -1- in the direction of the arrow in direction of -A-. – Release and disconnect the connector -1-. – Remove the nut -3- and remove terminal 30/B+ -2-.
  • Page 47: Cruise Control System

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Cruise Control System All instructions and information on this chapter. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐ trical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Cruise Con‐ trol System .
  • Page 48: Start/Stop System

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Start/Stop System ⇒ “5.1 General Description for Start/Stop System”, page 40 ⇒ “5.2 Component Location Overview - Start/Stop System”, page General Description for Start/Stop Sys‐ The Start/Stop System reduces fuel consumption by turning off the engine when the vehicle is at a standstill and turning the en‐...
  • Page 49: Adaptive Cruise Control

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Adaptive Cruise Control ⇒ “6.1 Component Location Overview - Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)”, page 41 ⇒ “6.2 Control Module for Adaptive Cruise Control, Removing and Installing”, page 42 ⇒...
  • Page 50: Control Module For Adaptive Cruise Control, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 10 - Adaptive Cruise Control Button - E357- ❑ Is integrated in the multifunction steering wheel. ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ Communication; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Multifunction Steering Wheel; Right and Left Multifunction Buttons on Steering Wheel - E441- / - E440- , Removing and Installing .
  • Page 51 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Release and disconnect the connector -2-. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: – Calibrate the adaptive cruise control. Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 52 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Adjusting Screws, Adjusting – Using the -VAS6335- measure the adjustment dimension -a- on all adjusting screws and adjust where necessary. ♦ Dimension -a- = 40.3 mm ± 0.5 mm –...
  • Page 53: Adaptive Cruise Control, Calibrating

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Loosen the catches -1- on both sides in the direction of the -arrow A-. – Remove the rain sensor trim -2-. – Loosen the locking mechanisms -1- in the direction of the -arrow A-.
  • Page 54: Special Tools

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Special Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Adapter - T10474- ♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331- ♦ Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm - VAG1332- ♦ Torx Key Socket Set - VAG1603A/1-...
  • Page 55 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ♦ Torque Screwdriver - VAG1624- ♦ Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm - VAG1783- ♦ Engine Bung Set - VAS6122- ♦ Angled Screwdriver - VAS6416- 7. Special Tools...
  • Page 56 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ♦ Generator Belt Socket - 3310- ♦ Multi-Tooth Adapter - 3400- ♦ Digital Caliper - VAS6335- Rep. Gr.27 - Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control...
  • Page 57: Instruments

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 90 – Instruments Instrument Cluster ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Instrument Cluster”, page 49 ⇒ “1.2 Instrument Cluster KX2 , Removing and Installing”, page 49 Overview - Instrument Cluster 1 - Connector ❑...
  • Page 58 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ♦ Instrument Cluster Control Module - J285- ♦ Fuel Gauge - G1- ♦ Speedometer - G21- ♦ Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge - G3- ♦ Tachometer - G5- ♦...
  • Page 59: Horn

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Horn ⇒ “2.1 Overview - Horn”, page 51 ⇒ “2.2 High Tone Horn H2 / Low Tone Horn H7 , Removing and Installing”, page 51 Overview - Horn Note The Sedan is shown.
  • Page 60 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Noise Insulation; Overview - Noise Insulation .
  • Page 61: Wiper/Washer Systems

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 92 – Wiper/Washer Systems Windshield Wiper System ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Windshield Wiper System”, page 53 ⇒ “1.2 Wiper, Moving Into Service Position”, page 56 ⇒ “1.3 Wiper Blade, Removing and Installing”, page 56 ⇒...
  • Page 62: Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1 - Front Passenger Side Wip‐ er Blade ❑ Different lengths. Refer to the Parts Catalog. ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Wiper Blade, Re‐...
  • Page 63 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Tightening Specifications and Sequence for the Windshield Wiper Motor - V- – Tighten the bolts in steps according to the sequence shown: Step Bolts Tightening Specification -1 to 3-...
  • Page 64: Wiper, Moving Into Service Position

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Wiper, Moving Into Service Position Caution Risk of damaging the hood by putting the wipers back in basic setting. ♦ Do not drive a vehicle with windshield wiper arms folded ♦...
  • Page 65: Windshield Wiper Arms, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Press the clip in direction of -arrow A- and remove the wiper blade -1- from the windshield wiper arm -2- in direction of -arrow B-. – Remove the wiper blade -1-.
  • Page 66: Windshield Wiper Arms, Adjusting

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Pry the caps -3- off of the windshield wiper arms -1- with a screwdriver. – Loosen the nuts -2- several turns. – Position the -T10369/1- on the wiper arm -1- as illustrated.
  • Page 67: Windshield Wiper Motor V , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Align the wiper blade as follows on the windshield. The dimensions give the distance of the wiper blade tips to the plenum chamber cover on the lower edge of the windshield.
  • Page 68: Windshield Wiper Motor, Replacing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – When necessary disconnect the damping regulation connec‐ tor. – Remove the wiper frame -2- with linkage and the Windshield Wiper Motor - V- from the plenum chamber.
  • Page 69: Windshield Wiper Motor, Deactivating Alternating Park Position Function

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Pry the operating rod -4- on the ball joint from the motor crank -2- using the -80-200- . – Remove the nut -1-. – Remove the motor crank -2- from the windshield wiper motor shaft.
  • Page 70: Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 function was deactivated as well as new Windshield Wiper Motor - V- . – Deactivate the wiper motor alternating park position using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
  • Page 71 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Release the left and right wire retainer -arrows-. – Pry the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397- -1- starting at the top carefully from the frame on the windshield.
  • Page 72 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Install the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397- -1- in the frame on the windshield. – Engage the wire retainer audibly on both sides -arrow-. Even if the sensor is installed correctly, small air bubbles can form between the windshield and the connecting pad.
  • Page 73 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Release the connection -1- and remove and remove the Rain/ Light Recognition Sensor - G397- -2-. Caution Lay the removed Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397- until it is reinstalled so that the connecting pad is not contaminated with dust or other deposits.
  • Page 74: Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Servicing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – If the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397- was replaced it must be adapted using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . 1.10 Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Servic‐ ⇒ “1.10.1 Rain/Light Recognition Sensor, Servicing, TRW”, page ⇒...
  • Page 75 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Release the tab -arrows- on both sides and separate the hous‐ ing upper section -1- with optical unit from the housing lower section -2-. Caution The sensor electronics may be damaged.
  • Page 76 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Place the sensor film -2- using the clear protective film -1- on the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397- -3-. – Press the sensor film through the protective film -1- free of bubbles on the Rain/Light Recognition Sensor - G397- -2-.
  • Page 77: Windshield Washer System

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Windshield Washer System ⇒ “2.1 Overview - Windshield Washer System”, page 69 ⇒ “2.2 Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and Installing”, page 72 ⇒ “2.3 Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor, Removing and In‐...
  • Page 78 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 5 - Windshield and Rear Window Washer Pump - V59- ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.4 Windshield Washer Pump, Removing and Installing”, page 74 6 - Grommet ❑...
  • Page 79 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.1.2 Overview - Windshield Washer System, without Headlamp Washer System 1 - Right Spray Nozzle ❑ Vehicle equipment ver‐ sion with Right Washer Nozzle Heater - Z21- ❑...
  • Page 80: Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ❑ For the washer fluid reservoir 10 - Filler Tube Caution Risk of leaks! Cannot be separated from the filler tube. ❑ For the washer fluid reservoir...
  • Page 81: Windshield Washer Fluid Level Sensor, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Retainer the retaining tabs -3-. Caution There is a danger of leaks. ♦ The windshield washer fluid reservoir is one part. Sepa‐ rating between the washer fluid reservoir, filler tube and filler neck is not possible.
  • Page 82: Windshield Washer Pump, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Wheel Housing Liner; Front Wheel Housing Liner, Removing and Installing .
  • Page 83: Spray Nozzles, Adjusting

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Open the hood. – Push the spray nozzle upward -arrow A- and tilt it out from under the flap -arrow B-. – Release the hose clip -1- in the direction of -arrow- and remove the hose connection -2- from the spray nozzle -4-.
  • Page 84: Rear Window Wiper System

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Rear Window Wiper System ⇒ “3.1 Overview - Rear Window Wiper System”, page 76 ⇒ “3.2 Wiper Blade, Removing and Installing”, page 77 ⇒ “3.3 Windshield Wiper Arm, Removing and Installing”, page 77 ⇒...
  • Page 85: Wiper Blade, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 8 - Spacer ❑ Quantity: 3 Wiper Blade, Removing and Installing Caution Risk of damaging the wiper blade. ♦ Joint-free windshield wipers are very flexible. Only take hold of the wiper blades in the wiper blade mounting area in order to lift them away from the rear window.
  • Page 86: Wiper Arm, Adjusting

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Completely remove the nut -4- and remove the windshield wiper arm. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: – Adjust the wiper arm. Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 87 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the lower rear lid trim panel. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Rear Lid Lower Trim Panel, Removing and Installing .
  • Page 88: Rear Window Washer System

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Rear Window Washer System ⇒ “4.1 Overview - Rear Window Washer System”, page 80 ⇒ “4.2 Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and Installing”, page 82 ⇒ “4.3 Rear Window Washer Pump, Removing and Installing”, page 82 ⇒...
  • Page 89 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 7 - Washer Fluid Reservoir ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.2 Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and Installing”, page 82 4.1.2 Overview - Rear Window Washer System, Sedan, GTI...
  • Page 90: Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 4.1.3 Overview - Rear Window Washer System, Wagon 1 - High-Mounted Brake Lamp 2 - Washer Hose Connection ❑ For the rear window washer system 3 - Spray Nozzle ❑...
  • Page 91: Spray Nozzle, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ⇒ “2.4 Windshield Washer Pump, Removing and Installing”, page 74 Spray Nozzle, Removing and Installing ⇒ “4.4.1 Spray Nozzle, Removing and Installing, Except GTI”, page 83 ⇒ “4.4.2 Spray Nozzle, Removing and Installing, Only GTI”, page 4.4.1...
  • Page 92: Spray Nozzle, Adjusting

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Spray Nozzle, Adjusting The spray nozzle on a GTI cannot be adjusted. – Adjust the rear window washer system spray nozzles. Refer to ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 36.1 ; Procedure Descriptions .
  • Page 93: Headlamp Washer System

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Headlamp Washer System ⇒ “5.1 Overview - Headlamp Washer System”, page 85 ⇒ “5.2 Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and Installing”, page 85 ⇒ “5.3 Headlamp Washer Pump V11 , Removing and Installing”, page 86 ⇒...
  • Page 94: Headlamp Washer Pump V11 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.2 Washer Fluid Reservoir, Removing and Installing”, page 72 Headlamp Washer Pump - V11- , Re‐ moving and Installing Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
  • Page 95: Spray Nozzles, Adjusting

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Spray Nozzles, Adjusting The nozzles are already adjusted by the manufacturer and must not be adjusted after installation. – Check the adjustment of the spray nozzle. Refer to ⇒ Mainte‐...
  • Page 96 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the lift cylinder -2- downward from the bracket -3-. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: Pay attention to the markings on the lift cylinder for the left and right.
  • Page 97: Washer Fluid Hoses

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Washer Fluid Hoses ⇒ “6.1 Washer Fluid Hoses, Servicing”, page 89 Washer Fluid Hoses, Servicing All instructions and information on this chapter. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐ trical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr. 92 ; Washer Fluid Hoses .
  • Page 98: Special Tools

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Special Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Puller - Wiper Arm Kit - T10369- ♦ Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm - VAG1331- ♦ Torque Wrench 1410 - VAG1410- ♦...
  • Page 99: Exterior Lights, Switches

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 94 – Exterior Lights, Switches 1. Headlamp...
  • Page 100: Headlamp

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Headlamp ⇒ “1.1 Overview - Headlamp”, page 92 ⇒ “1.2 Headlamp, Removing and Installing”, page 101 ⇒ “1.3 Headlamp, Adjusting”, page 105 ⇒ “1.4 Headlamp Installation Position, Correcting”, page 105 ⇒...
  • Page 101 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ⇒ “1.1.5 Overview - Headlamp Housing Repair Set”, page 101 1.1.1 Overview - Halogen Dual Headlamp 1 - Bulb for Position Lamp/Day‐ time Running Lamp/High Beam Headlamp ❑...
  • Page 102 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 11 - Adjusting Element 12 - Bolt ❑ 4 Nm ❑ Only loosen ❑ For attaching to the headlamp mount 13 - Balancing Element 14 - Spring Nut 15 - Bolt ❑...
  • Page 103 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.1.2 Overview - HID Headlamp 1 - Headlamp ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Headlamp, Re‐ moving and Installing”, page 101 2 - Front Turn Signal Bulb ❑...
  • Page 104 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 9 - Bolt ❑ 8 Nm ❑ With balancing element 10 - Bolt ❑ 4 Nm 11 - HID Headlamp Control Module ❑ Left HID Headlamp Control Module - J343- ❑...
  • Page 105 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.1.3 Overview - HID Headlamp for Cornering Lamp and LED Daytime Running Lamp 1 - Headlamp ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Headlamp, Re‐...
  • Page 106 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 9 - Bolt ❑ 8 Nm ❑ With balancing element 10 - Bolt ❑ 4 Nm 11 - Headlamp Power Output Stage ❑ Screws: 2 Nm ❑ Left Headlamp Power Output Stage - J667- ❑...
  • Page 107 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.1.4 Overview - HID Headlamp with Dynamic High Beam Control and LED-Day‐ time Running Lamps 1 - Headlamp ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Headlamp, Re‐...
  • Page 108 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 9 - Bolt ❑ 8 Nm ❑ With balancing element 10 - Bolt ❑ 4 Nm 11 - Headlamp Power Output Stage ❑ Screws: 2 Nm ❑ Left Headlamp Power Output Stage - J667- ❑...
  • Page 109: Headlamp, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.1.5 Overview - Headlamp Housing Repair Set 1 - Headlamp 2 - Inner Mounting Tab ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.6 Headlamp Hous‐ ing Repair Kit, Instal‐...
  • Page 110 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Note If only one headlamp was removed, then the front bumper ♦ cover must be loosened only on the respective side. If both headlamps are removed, then the front bumper must ♦...
  • Page 111 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the bolts between the bumper cover and lock carrier from below. – If equipped, remove the bolts -1-. – Detach the bumper cover -2- from the fender and remove in the direction of the -arrow A-.
  • Page 112 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Tape off the marked areas -3- on the headlamp -2-. – Tape off the bottom of the fender brace -4-. – Tape off the marked area -5- on the bumper cover -1-.
  • Page 113: Headlamp, Adjusting

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Slide the headlamp into the bumper cover guide. – Uniformly adjust the headlamp gap distribution. Refer to ⇒ “1.4 Headlamp Installation Position, Correcting”, page 105 – Push on the bumper cover -1-. Pay attention that it is pushed in the mounts -2- under the headlamp.
  • Page 114 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Uniformly adjust the gap distribution of the headlamp -1- to the fender. – Tighten the bolts -5 and 6-. – Close the hood. – Uniformly adjust the gap distribution of the banjo bolt for the bolt -3- and the impact screw -2-.
  • Page 115: Left/Right Front Turn Signal Bulb M5 / M7 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Tightening Specifications Left/Right Front Turn Signal Bulb -M5- / -M7- , Removing and Installing ⇒ “1.5.1 Left/Right Front Turn Signal Bulb M5 / M7 , Removing and Installing, Halogen Dual Headlamp”, page 107 ⇒...
  • Page 116 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Left Front Turn Signal Bulb - M5- -2- from the socket -1-. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to...
  • Page 117: Headlamp Housing Repair Kit, Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Turn the bulb socket -1- counter-clockwise until stop. – Remove the bulb socket -1- in the direction of -arrow A- out of the reflector -2-. – Release and disconnect the connector -1- on the Left Front Turn Signal Bulb - M5- with the bulb socket -2-.
  • Page 118: Headlamp, Changing From Lhd To Rhd

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Install the headlamp and align to the body contour. – Perform a function test. – Check and correct headlamp adjustment, if necessary. Refer to ⇒ Maintenance ; Booklet 36.1 ; Procedure Descriptions .
  • Page 119: Left/Right Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor V48 / V49 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.7.2 Headlamp, Changing from LHD to RHD, Except Halogen Dual Headlamp If the vehicle is driven in countries where the traffic drives on the other side of the road (either right-hand or left-hand traffic) than where it is normally driven, both headlamps must be adjusted.
  • Page 120 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Pull the Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor - V48- -1- in the direction of the -arrow C-. – Turn the height adjustment -2- in the direction of the -arrow B- (lower the reflector).
  • Page 121: Low Beam Headlamp Bulb, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the housing cover -1- bolts -2-. – Remove the housing cover -1-. – Release the Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor - V48- -1-: ♦ Turn the headlamp left in the direction of the -arrow A-.
  • Page 122: Left/Right High Beam Headlamp Bulb M30 / M32 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Turn the housing cover -1- in the direction of the -arrow A-. – Remove the housing cover -1-. – Turn the bulb socket -1- in the direction of the -arrow A-, until the retaining tab -3- is in the opening -2-.
  • Page 123: Left/Right Hid Headlamp Bulb L13 / L14 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Remove the housing cover -1- in the direction of the -arrow A-.
  • Page 124 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 WARNING High voltage poses a life-endangering risk, injury risk and en‐ vironmental hazard. ♦ Pay attention to usage and safety information for HID headlamps. Refer to ⇒ “1.3 HID Headlamps Usage and Safety Precautions”,...
  • Page 125: Left/Right Position Lamp Bulb M1 / M3 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Turn the locking mechanism -1- in the direction of the -arrow A-. – Remove the HID headlamp bulb -2- in the direction of the -arrow B- from the housing.
  • Page 126: Left/Right Daytime Running Lamp Bulb L174 / L175 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.12.2 Left/Right Position Lamp Bulb - M1- / - M3- , Removing and Installing, HID Headlamp The Left Position Lamp Bulb - M1- and the Right Position Lamp Bulb - M3- is integrated in the Left Daytime Running Lamp Bulb - L174- and in the Right Daytime Running Lamp Bulb - L175- .
  • Page 127: Left/Right Daytime Running Lamp And Position Lamp Led Module - L176- / - L177- , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Left Daytime Running Lamp Bulb - L174- from the handle. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: Caution There is a risk of damaging the headlamp.
  • Page 128: Left/Right Hid Headlamp Control Module J343 / J344 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Turn the housing cover -1- in the direction of the -arrow A- and remove from the headlamp. – Push upward in the direction of the -arrow A- on the bulb sock‐...
  • Page 129: Left/Right Headlamp Power Output Stage J667 / J668 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the headlamp. Refer to ⇒ “1.2 Headlamp, Removing and Installing”, page 101 – Remove the screws -2-. – Remove the Left Hid Headlamp Control Module - J343- -1- from the headlamp.
  • Page 130: Left/Right Daytime Running Lamp And Position Lamp Control Module J860 / J861 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Press the release button -4-. – Disconnect the connector -3-. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: Caution Make sure the seal fits correctly when installing the HID head‐...
  • Page 131: Sensor For Left/Right Variable Headlamp Positioning Mo- Tor G695 / G696 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the control module. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: Caution Make sure the seal fits correctly when installing the HID head‐...
  • Page 132: Left/Right Adaptive Cornering Lamp Motor V318 / V319 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.23 Left/Right Adaptive Cornering Lamp Motor - V318- / -V319- , Removing and Installing The Left Adaptive Cornering Lamp Motor - V318- / Right Adaptive Cornering Lamp Motor - V319- is installed only with HID head‐...
  • Page 133: Fog Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Fog Lamps ⇒ “2.1 Overview - Fog Lamps”, page 125 ⇒ “2.2 Fog Lamp, Removing and Installing”, page 126 ⇒ “2.3 Left/Right Front Fog Lamp Bulb L22 / L23 , Removing and Installing”, page 127...
  • Page 134: Fog Lamp, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.1.2 Overview - Fog Lamps, GTI 1 - Screw ❑ 2 Nm 2 - Screw ❑ 2 Nm 3 - Fog Lamp ❑ Changing the LEDs is not possible.
  • Page 135: Left/Right Front Fog Lamp Bulb L22 / L23 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the screws -1-. – Pivot the fog lamp -2- in the direction of the -arrow A-. – Remove the fog lamp -2- in the direction of the -arrow B- from the bumper cover.
  • Page 136 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Turn the steering to the right. – Pry the cover -1- in the wheel housing liner in the direction of the -arrow A-. – Disconnect the connector -4-.
  • Page 137: Lamps In Exterior Rearview Mirror

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Lamps in Exterior Rearview Mirror ⇒ “3.1 Overview - Lamps in Exterior Rearview Mirror”, page 129 ⇒ “3.2 Turn Signal, Removing and Installing”, page 130 ⇒ “3.3 Exterior Rearview Mirror Entry Lamp, Removing and In‐...
  • Page 138: Turn Signal, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 12 - Adjusting Unit ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Exterior Rearview Mirror; Mirror Ad‐ justing Unit, Removing and Installing .
  • Page 139 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Remove the mirror trim. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
  • Page 140: Exterior Rearview Mirror Entry Lamp, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Exterior Rearview Mirror Entry Lamp, Removing and Installing Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Torque Wrench 1783 - 2-10Nm - VAG1783- The removal and installation is described for the left side. Re‐...
  • Page 141: Tail Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Tail Lamps ⇒ “4.1 Overview - Body Tail Lamps”, page 133 ⇒ “4.2 Overview - Rear Lid Tail Lamps”, page 137 ⇒ “4.3 Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing”, page 140 ⇒...
  • Page 142 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1 - Tail Lamp ❑ Left Tail Lamp - MX3- ❑ Right Tail Lamp - MX4- ❑ Body Tail Lamps ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 143 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 4.1.2 Overview - Body Tail Lamps, Sedan, with LED 1 - Fastening Element ❑ 2 Nm 2 - Seal ❑ Self-adhesive ❑ Replace if damaged. 3 - Tail Lamp ❑...
  • Page 144 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 4.1.3 Overview - Body Tail Lamps, Wagon 1 - Tail Lamp ❑ Left Tail Lamp - MX3- ❑ Right Tail Lamp - MX4- ❑ Body tail lamps ❑...
  • Page 145: Overview - Rear Lid Tail Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Overview - Rear Lid Tail Lamps ⇒ “4.2.1 Overview - Rear Lid Tail Lamps, Sedan, with Bulbs”, page 137 ⇒ “4.2.2 Overview - Rear Lid Tail Lamps, Sedan, with LED”, page ⇒...
  • Page 146 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 8 - Back-Up Lamp Bulb ❑ Left Back-Up Lamp Bulb - M16- ❑ Right Back-Up Lamp Bulb - M17- ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “4.9 Back-Up Lamp, Removing and Installing”, page 152 4.2.2...
  • Page 147 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 4.2.3 Overview - Rear Lid Tail Lamps, Wagon 1 - Bulb Socket ❑ For Left Back-Up Lamp Bulb - M16- / Right Back-Up Lamp Bulb - M17- ❑...
  • Page 148: Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing and In‐ stalling ⇒ “4.3.1 Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing, Sedan”, page 140 ⇒ “4.3.2 Rear Lid Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing, Wagon”, page 141 4.3.1...
  • Page 149 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Left Tail Lamp 2 - MX5- -3- outward. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: Make sure seal between body and tail lamp housing seals prop‐...
  • Page 150: Tail Lamp, Correcting Installed Position

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Left Tail Lamp 2 - MX5- -3- outward. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: Note Make sure seal between body and tail lamp housing seals ♦...
  • Page 151 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Loosen the fastening element -1- two turns. – Insert a suitable screwdriver in the trim openings -2-. The tail lamp -3- must be flush with the neighboring components.
  • Page 152: Tail Lamp, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Install the cover in the luggage compartment side trim panel. Tightening Specifications ♦ Refer to ⇒ “4.1.3 Overview - Body Tail Lamps, Wagon”, page 136 Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing ⇒...
  • Page 153: Right And Left Tail Lamp Bulb M2 / M4 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 4.5.2 Tail Lamp, Removing and Installing, Wagon The removal and installation is described for the left side. Re‐ moving and installing on the right side is identical.
  • Page 154 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Pry up the cover -1- in the direction of -arrow-. – Release and disconnect the connector -2-. – Push the locking mechanisms -3- in the direction of the -arrows A, B, and C-.
  • Page 155 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Caution Risk of damaging the component surfaces. ♦ When positioning a prying tool, put for example commer‐ cially available adhesive tape over the component in the visible area.
  • Page 156: Left/Right Rear Fog Lamp Bulb L46 / L47 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Left/Right Rear Fog Lamp Bulb - L46- / -L47- , Removing and Installing ⇒ “4.7.1 Left/Right Rear Fog Lamp Bulb L46 / L47 , Removing and Installing, Sedan”, page 148 ⇒...
  • Page 157 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the rear fog lamp bulb -2- from the bulb holder -1-. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: Caution There is a risk of damaging the lamp.
  • Page 158: Left/Right Brake/Tail Lamp Bulb M21 / M22 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Disconnect the connector -2-. – Push the locking mechanisms -1- in the direction of the -arrows A and B-. – Remove the bulb holder -3- from the tail lamp.
  • Page 159 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Pull the bulb socket -1- straight in the direction of the -arrow A- out of the housing. – Remove the brake/tail lamp bulb from the bulb socket.
  • Page 160: Back-Up Lamp, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the brake and tail lamp bulb -1- in the direction of the -arrow A- from the bulb holder. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to...
  • Page 161 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Turn the bulb socket -1- in the direction of the -arrow A-. – Remove the bulb socket in the direction of the -arrow B- from the tail lamp.
  • Page 162: Turn Signal Bulb, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Turn the bulb socket -1- in the direction of the -arrow A-. – Remove the bulb socket in the direction of the -arrow B- from the tail lamp.
  • Page 163 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Push the mounting tabs -2, 3 and 4- in the direction of the - arrows A-. – Remove the cover -1- from the tail lamp. Caution Do not turn the bulb socket.
  • Page 164 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Push the mounting tabs -1- in the direction of the -arrows A, B, and C-. – Remove the bulb holder -2-. – Remove the rear turn signal bulb -1- in the direction of the -arrow A- from the bulb holder.
  • Page 165: High-Mounted Brake Lamp

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 High-Mounted Brake Lamp ⇒ “5.1 Overview - High-Mounted Brake Lamp”, page 157 ⇒ “5.2 High-Mounted Brake Lamp, Removing and Installing”, page 158 Overview - High-Mounted Brake Lamp ⇒...
  • Page 166: High-Mounted Brake Lamp, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 5.1.2 Overview - High-Mounted Brake Lamp, GTI 1 - Screw ❑ 2 Nm 2 - Connector 3 - High-Mounted Brake Lamp ❑ With High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb - M25- ❑...
  • Page 167 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Caution Risk of damaging the component surfaces. ♦ When positioning a prying tool, put commercially available adhesive tape over the component in the visible area. – Cover the area of the rear lid above the brake light with a strip of adhesive tape -1-.
  • Page 168 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Remove the spoiler on the edge of the roof. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Roof Bars/Roof Rails .
  • Page 169: License Plate Lamp

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 License Plate Lamp ⇒ “6.1 Left/Right License Plate Lamp X4 / X5 , Removing and Installing”, page 161 ⇒ “6.2 Left/Right License Plate Lamp Bulb X4 / X5 , Removing and Installing”, page 163...
  • Page 170 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Press the Left License Plate Lamp - X4- in the direction of the -arrow A- using a suitable tool.
  • Page 171: Left/Right License Plate Lamp Bulb X4 / X5 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Disconnect the connector -2-. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: Insert the Left License Plate Lamp - X4- into the rear lid so that the connector is facing toward the right side of the vehicle.
  • Page 172 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Turn the lamp socket -1- in the direction of -arrow- to release it and pull it out of the license plate lamp. Installing Installation is performed in the reverse order of removal, noting...
  • Page 173 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the glass base bulb -1- from the bulb socket. Installing Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following: Caution There is a risk of damaging the lamp.
  • Page 174: Access/Start Authorization

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Access/Start Authorization ⇒ “7.1 Component Location Overview - Access/Start Authoriza‐ tion System”, page 166 ⇒ “7.2 Component Location Overview - Keyless Access Authori‐ zation System”, page 168 ⇒...
  • Page 175 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1 - Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reader Coil - D2- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “8.10.2 Anti-Theft Im‐ mobilizer Reader Coil D2 , Removing and In‐...
  • Page 176: Component Location Overview - Keyless Access Authorization System

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Component Location Overview - Key‐ less Access Authorization System ⇒ “7.2.1 Component Location Overview - Front Keyless Access Authorization System”, page 168 ⇒ “7.2.2 Component Location Overview - Rear Keyless Access Authorization System, Sedan”, page 169...
  • Page 177 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 4 - Access/Start System Interface - J965- ❑ Bracket screws (only for NAR): 2 Nm ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “7.3 Access/Start System Interface J965 , Removing and Installing”, page 170 7.2.2...
  • Page 178: Access/Start System Interface J965 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 7.2.3 Component Location Overview - Rear Keyless Access Authorization Sys‐ tem, Wagon 1 - Access/Start System An‐ tenna in Rear Bumper - R136- ❑ Removing and instal‐...
  • Page 179 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the footwell cover on the driver side. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ; Storage Compartments and Covers; Driver Side Footwell Cover, Removing and Installing .
  • Page 180: Driver Exterior And Front Passenger Exterior Door Handle Touch Sensor G415 / G416 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Remove the glove compartment. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ; Storage Compartments and Covers; Glove Compartment, Removing and Installing .
  • Page 181: Access/Start System Antenna 1 In Vehicle Interior R138 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 integrated in the exterior door handle and cannot be replaced in‐ dividually if faulty. – Door handle removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 57 ; Door Components; Door Handle, Removing and Installing .
  • Page 182: Access/Start System Antenna In Luggage Compartment R137 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Access/Start System Antenna in Lug‐ gage Compartment - R137- , Removing and Installing ⇒ “7.8.1 Access/Start System Antenna in Luggage Compartment R137 , Removing and Installing, Sedan”, page 174 ⇒...
  • Page 183: Access/Start System Antenna In Rear Bumper R136 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Pry out the antenna -1- with the -80-200- in the direction of the -arrow A- from the body. – Disconnect the connector -2-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal.
  • Page 184: Steering Column Switch Module

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Steering Column Switch Module ⇒ “8.1 Overview - Steering Column Switch Module”, page 176 ⇒ “8.2 Lock Cylinder, Removing and Installing”, page 179 ⇒ “8.3 Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid N376 , Removing and Installing”, page 180...
  • Page 185 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1 - Ignition Key 2 - Lock Cylinder ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “8.2 Lock Cylinder, Removing and Instal‐ ling”, page 179 3 - Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reader Coil - D2- ❑...
  • Page 186 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 10 - Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid - N376- ❑ For DSG transmission ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “8.3 Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid N376 , Removing and Installing”, page 180...
  • Page 187: Lock Cylinder, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 7 - Steering Column 8 - Bolt ❑ Quantity: 2 ❑ For Electronic Steering Column Lock Control Module - J764- (shear bolt) 9 - Anti-Theft Immobilizer Reader Coil - D2- ❑...
  • Page 188: Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid N376 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Push in -T40011- or a suitable welding wire until stop in the hole -2-. – Remove the lock cylinder -1- from the steering lock housing. WARNING Risk of steering lock seizing.
  • Page 189: Ignition/Starter Switch, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Release the retainer in direction of -arrow A- and remove the Ignition Switch Key Lock Solenoid - N376- -2- from the steering lock housing -1- in direction of -arrow B-.
  • Page 190: Steering Column Switch Module, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Ignition/Starter Switch - D- -5- from the steering lock housing. The jeweler's screwdriver or wire hooks must remain inserted. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: –...
  • Page 191 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Disconnect the connector -1-. – Remove the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow B- and press down. – Disconnect the connector -2-. – Push the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow C- and disconnect the connector -3-.
  • Page 192 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the bolt -2- on the bottom. – Remove the steering column switch module -1-. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: –...
  • Page 193 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Disconnect the connector -1-. – Remove the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow B- and press down. – Disconnect the connector -2-. – Push the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow C- and disconnect the connector -3-.
  • Page 194 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Slightly remove the steering column switch module -2-. – Push the release -3- in the direction of the -arrow B-. – Remove the steering column switch module -2-.
  • Page 195: Steering Column Electronics Control Module J527 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Steering Column Electronics Control Module - J527- , Removing and Instal‐ ling ⇒ “8.6.1 Steering Column Electronics Control Module J527 , Re‐ moving and Installing, Kostal”, page 187 ⇒...
  • Page 196 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Push the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow B- and disconnect the connector -2-. – Push the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow C- and disconnect the connector -3-.
  • Page 197 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Steering Column Electronics Control Module - J527- -2- from the Steering Column Combination Switch - E595- . Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: –...
  • Page 198 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 WARNING Risk of destroying electronic components with static discharge. ♦ Before disconnecting the connector, discharge static elec‐ tricity from your body by touching a grounded vehicle component such as the door striker pin.
  • Page 199 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the connector lock in the direction of the -arrow F- and press down. – Disconnect the connector -6-. – Remove the screws -1-. – Remove the Steering Column Electronics Control Module - J527- -2- from the Steering Column Combination Switch - E595- .
  • Page 200: Turn Signal Switch E2 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Before sliding the Steering Column Electronics Control Mod‐ ule - J527- -3- the following must be checked. ♦ The “arrows” -1- must align. ♦ The spiral spring -2- must be seen in the window between the “arrows”...
  • Page 201 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 8.7.2 Turn Signal Switch - E2- , Removing and Installing, Valeo Turn Signal Switch - E2- , Cruise Control Switch - E45- and the Windshield Wiper Intermittent Mode Switch - E22- together make up the Steering Column Combination Switch - E595- .
  • Page 202: Cruise Control Switch E45 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Push the release -3- in the direction of the -arrow B-. – Remove the Steering Column Combination Switch - E595- -2-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal.
  • Page 203: Steering Lock Housing, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Position the steering wheel as far back as possible. Use the entire adjustment range of the steering column adjustment for this. – Remove the lower steering column trim panel. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior;...
  • Page 204 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Tighten the new bolts -arrows- until the head shears off. Rep. Gr.94 - Exterior Lights, Switches...
  • Page 205: Parking Aid

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Parking Aid ⇒ “9.1 Overview - Parking Aid”, page 197 ⇒ “9.2 Parking Aid Control Module J446 , Removing and Instal‐ ling”, page 200 ⇒ “9.3 Front Parking Aid Warning Buzzer H22 , Removing and Installing”, page 201...
  • Page 206 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1 - Front Parking Aid Warning Buzzer - H22- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “9.3 Front Parking Aid Warning Buzzer H22 , Removing and Instal‐...
  • Page 207 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 9.1.2 Overview - Rear Parking Aid, Sedan 1 - Connector 2 - Expanding Clip 3 - Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer - H15- ❑ Removing and instal‐...
  • Page 208: Parking Aid Control Module J446 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 9.1.3 Overview - Rear Parking Aid, Wagon 1 - Expanding Clip 2 - Connector 3 - Expanding Clip 4 - Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer - H15- ❑...
  • Page 209: Front Parking Aid Warning Buzzer H22 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Remove the trim panel under the instrument panel. Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 210: Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer H15 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Front Parking Aid Warning Buzzer - H22- -3- with a narrow screwdriver -1- from the mount -2- in direction of -arrows-. – Remove the Front Parking Aid Warning Buzzer - H22- .
  • Page 211: Front Parking Aid Sensor, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Pry of the expanding clip -1 and 3-. – Remove the Rear Parking Aid Warning Buzzer - H15- -4-. – Disconnect the connector -2-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal.
  • Page 212 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the bolts between the bumper cover and lock carrier from below. – If equipped, remove the bolts -1-. – Detach the bumper cover -2- from the fender and remove in the direction of the -arrow A-.
  • Page 213: Rear Parking Aid Sensor, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Rear Parking Aid Sensor, Removing and Installing Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. Outer Sensors The outer rear parking aid sensor can be remove and installed without removing the rear bumper.
  • Page 214: Parallel Parking Assist

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Parallel Parking Assist ⇒ “10.1 Overview - Parallel Parking Assist”, page 206 ⇒ “10.2 Control Module, Removing and Installing”, page 207 ⇒ “10.3 Front Sensor, Removing and Installing”, page 208 ⇒...
  • Page 215: Control Module, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 10.1.2 Overview - Parallel Parking Assist, Wagon 1 - Parallel Parking Assistance Button - E581- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “2.13 Parallel Parking Assistance Button E581 , Removing and Installing”, page 266...
  • Page 216: Front Sensor, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 10.3 Front Sensor, Removing and Installing Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Remove the wheel housing liner. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior;...
  • Page 217: Automatic Headlamp Range Control

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Automatic Headlamp Range Control ⇒ “11.1 Overview - Automatic Headlamp Range Control”, page 209 ⇒ “11.1.2 Overview - Automatic Headlamp Range Control, Wag‐ on”, page 210 ⇒ “11.2 Control Module for Headlamp Range/Cornering Lamp and Headlamp Range, Removing and Installing”, page 211...
  • Page 218 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 6 - Left Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor - V48- ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.8 Left/Right Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor V48 / V49 , Removing and Installing”, page 111 7 - Right Headlamp Beam Adjustment Motor - V49- ❑...
  • Page 219: Control Module For Headlamp Range/Cornering Lamp And Headlamp Range, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 11.2 Control Module for Headlamp Range/ Cornering Lamp and Headlamp Range, Removing and Installing If the control module is being replaced, use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester and select the “Replacing” function for the respective con‐...
  • Page 220 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Push the expanding clip -2- in the opening -3- on the control module -1-. – Lock the expanding clip by turning 90° in direction of -arrow-.
  • Page 221: Trailer Hitch

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Trailer Hitch ⇒ “12.1 Overview - Trailer Hitch Socket”, page 213 ⇒ “12.2 Trailer Socket U10 ”, page 214 ⇒ “12.3 Towing Recognition Control Module J345 , Removing and Installing”, page 215...
  • Page 222: Trailer Socket U10

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 12.1.2 Overview - Trailer Hitch Socket, Wagon 1 - Trailer Socket - U10- ❑ Connector assignment. Refer to ⇒ “12.2 Trailer Socket U10 ”, page 214 2 - Bolt ❑...
  • Page 223: Towing Recognition Control Module J345 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 12.3 Towing Recognition Control Module - J345- , Removing and Installing ⇒ “12.3.1 Towing Recognition Control Module J345 , Removing and Installing, Sedan”, page 215 ⇒ “12.3.2 Towing Recognition Control Module J345 , Removing and Installing, Wagon”, page 215...
  • Page 224 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the screws -1-. – Pull the vehicle tools bracket in the direction of -arrow A-. – Disconnect the connectors -2-. – Remove the vehicle tools bracket in the direction of -arrow B- from the side panel.
  • Page 225: Blind Spot Detection

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Blind Spot Detection ⇒ “13.1 Overview - Blind Spot Detection”, page 217 ⇒ “13.2 Blind Spot Detection Warning Lamp in Left/Right Exterior Mirror K303 / K304 , Removing and Installing”, page 219 ⇒...
  • Page 226 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 8 - Screw ❑ 2 Nm 9 - Screw ❑ 2 Nm 10 - Blind Spot Detection Control Module 2 - J1087- ❑ Slave ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 227: Blind Spot Detection Warning Lamp In Left/Right Exterior Mirror K303 / K304 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 7 - Nut ❑ 6 Nm 8 - Nut ❑ 6 Nm 9 - Bolt ❑ 2 Nm 10 - Blind Spot Detection Control Module 2 - J1087- ❑...
  • Page 228: Blind Spot Detection Control Module J1086 / Blind Spot Detection Control Module 2 J1087 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 13.3 Blind Spot Detection Control Module - J1086- / Blind Spot Detection Control Module 2 - J1087- , Removing and In‐ stalling ⇒ “13.3.1 Blind Spot Detection Control Module J1086 / Blind Spot Detection Control Module 2 J1087 , Removing and Installing, Se‐...
  • Page 229 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Blind Spot Detection Control Module - J1086- / Blind Spot Detection Control Module 2 - J1087- with the brack‐ et -1-. – Remove the Blind Spot Detection Control Module - J1086- / Blind Spot Detection Control Module 2 - J1087- -2- from the bracket -1-.
  • Page 230: Blind Spot Detection, Calibrating

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the bolt -3-. – Remove the Blind Spot Detection Control Module - J1086- / Blind Spot Detection Control Module 2 - J1087- -2- from the bracket -1-.
  • Page 231 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1 - Volkswagen Logo ❑ The laser pointer is aligned on the center of the Volkswagen logo 2 - Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings - VAS6350/1- ❑...
  • Page 232 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 10 - Catch Bracket ❑ To mount the Calibration Tool - Spacing Laser - VAS6350/2- for the distance measurement ❑ Distance to the Calibration Tool - Wheel Center Mountings - VAS6350/1- on the rear wheels: dimension -a- = 1700 ±...
  • Page 233 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Position the -VAS6350A- at distance -a- to the rear wheels. • Dimension -a- = 1700 ± 2 mm – Switch on the -VAS6350/2- with the button.
  • Page 234 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Secure the Calibration Tool - Lane Change Calibration Tool - VAS6350/4- to the Calibration Unit - VAS6350A- mount on the rear left side. • When installed correctly, the vehicle electrical system voltage line must be connected at bottom left of calibration device (as seen in direction of travel).
  • Page 235 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Check right and left distance between catch bracket on the Calibration Unit - VAS6350A- and measuring paddle -1- on wheel mountings again. • Specified value: 1700 ± 2 mm Blind Spot Detection Control Module, Calibrating.
  • Page 236 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 During the program sequence, there is a prompt to switch the Calibration Tool - Lane Change Calibration Tool - VAS6350/4- from the left to the right side of the Calibration Tool - VAS6350- .
  • Page 237: Special Tools

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Special Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Trim Release Lever - Wedge - T10039/1- ♦ 7/16 Inch Extractor - T10424US- ♦ Locking Pin (3 pc.) - T40011- or ♦...
  • Page 238 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ♦ Pry Lever - 80-200- Rep. Gr.94 - Exterior Lights, Switches...
  • Page 239: Interior Lights, Switches

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 96 – Interior Lights, Switches 1. Lamps...
  • Page 240: Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Lamps ⇒ “1.1 Component Location Overview - Instrument Panel Lamps”, page 233 ⇒ “1.2 Component Location Overview - Front Door Lamps”, page ⇒ “1.3 Component Location Overview - Rear Door Lamps”, page ⇒...
  • Page 241: Component Location Overview - Instrument Panel Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ⇒ “1.26 Left/Right Rear Reading Lamp W11 / W12 , Removing and Installing”, page 254 ⇒ “1.27 Left/Right Rear Interior Lamp W47 / W48 , Replacing”, page 254...
  • Page 242: Component Location Overview - Front Door Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Component Location Overview - Front Door Lamps 1 - Driver Door Opener Illumi‐ nation Bulb - L108- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.15 Driver/Front Passenger Door Open‐...
  • Page 243: Component Location Overview - Rear Door Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Component Location Overview - Rear Door Lamps 1 - Door Warning Lamp and Entry Lamp ❑ Left Rear Door Warning Lamp - W37- / Driver Side Rear Entry Lamp - W83- ❑...
  • Page 244: Component Location Overview - Center Console Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Component Location Overview - Center Console Lamps 1 - Selector Lever Transmis‐ sion Range Position Display Unit - Y26- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.19 Selector Lever...
  • Page 245: Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Component Location Overview - Lug‐ gage Compartment Lamps ⇒ “1.5.1 Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Lamps, Sedan”, page 237 ⇒ “1.5.2 Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Lamps, Wagon”, page 238...
  • Page 246 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.5.2 Component Location Overview - Luggage Compartment Lamps, Wagon 1 - Luggage Compartment Lamp - W3- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.20.2 Luggage Compartment Lamp W3 , Removing and In‐...
  • Page 247: Component Location Overview - Roof Trim Panel Lamps

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Component Location Overview - Roof Trim Panel Lamps ⇒ “1.6.1 Component Location Overview - Roof Trim Panel Lamps, Sedan”, page 239 ⇒ “1.6.2 Component Location Overview - Roof Trim Panel Lamps, Wagon, without Panorama Roof”, page 240...
  • Page 248: Panorama Roof

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ❑ Bulb for Driver Reading Lamp - W19- / Front Passenger Reading Lamp - W13- , Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.24 Front Interior Lamp W1 Bulb, Removing and Installing”, page 252 1.6.2...
  • Page 249: Glove Compartment Lamp W6 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.6.3 Component Location Overview - Roof Trim Panel Lamps, Wagon, with Panorama Roof 1 - Driver Vanity Mirror Lamp - W20- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 250: Bulb For Glove Compartment Lamp W6 , Replacing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Push the retaining tab -1- with a flat-head screwdriver and pry up the glove compartment lamp -2-.
  • Page 251: Left/Right Front Footwell Lamp K268 / K269 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Left/Right Front Footwell Lamp -K268- / -K269- , Removing and Installing ⇒ “1.9.1 Left Front Footwell Lamp K268 , Removing and Instal‐ ling, Driver Side”, page 243 ⇒...
  • Page 252: Left/Right Front Footwell Illumination Bulb L151 / L152 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.10 Left/Right Front Footwell Illumination Bulb -L151- / -L152- , Removing and In‐ stalling For a front footwell lamp the lamp must be replaced if there is a faulty LED.
  • Page 253: Left/Right Front Entry Lamp W31 / W32 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Press the tabs -arrows- and remove the Central Locking -Safe- Indicator Lamp - K133- -1- from the door trim panel. – Release and disconnect the connector -1- from the Central Locking -Safe- Indicator Lamp - K133- -2-.
  • Page 254: Entry Lamp Bulb, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Disconnect the connector and remove the lamp. Installing Install in reverse order of removal. 1.13 Entry Lamp Bulb, Removing and Instal‐ ling Removing – Remove the front entry lamp. Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 255: Left/Right Front Door Ambient Lighting Bulb 2 L203 / L204 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Caution There is a risk of damaging the fiber-optic cable. ♦ Only touch the fiber-optic cable on the light fittings in the area of the interior door mechanism.
  • Page 256: Left/Right Rear Door Warning Lamp W37 / W38 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Entry Lamp, Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.12 Left/Right Front Entry Lamp W31 / W32 , Removing and Installing”, page 245 1.18 Left/Right Rear Door Warning Lamp - W37- / -W38- , Removing and Installing The door warning lamp and the entry lamp make up one compo‐...
  • Page 257: Bulb For Luggage Compartment Lamp W3 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Push the retaining tab -1- with a flat-head screwdriver and pry up the Luggage Compartment Lamp - W3- -2-. – Disconnect the connector -3-. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: –...
  • Page 258: Driver/Front Passenger Vanity Mirror Lamp W20 / W14 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Pry up the heat shield -2- when necessary on both sides at both arrows -A-. – Remove the heat shield -2- from the Luggage Compartment Lamp - W3- -1-.
  • Page 259: Driver/Front Passenger Vanity Mirror Lamp W20 / W14 Bulb, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Caution Risk of damaging the component surfaces. ♦ When positioning a prying tool, put commercially available adhesive tape over the component in the visible area. Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
  • Page 260: Front Interior Lamp W1 Bulb, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.24 Front Interior Lamp - W1- Bulb, Remov‐ ing and Installing ⇒ “1.24.1 Front Interior Lamp W1 Bulb, Removing and Installing, LED”, page 252 ⇒ “1.24.2 Front Interior Lamp W1 Bulb, Removing and Installing, with Bulbs”, page 252...
  • Page 261: Rear Interior Lamp W43 Bulb, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Caution Risk of damaging the component surfaces. ♦ When positioning a prying tool, put commercially available adhesive tape over the component in the visible area. Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
  • Page 262: Left/Right Rear Reading Lamp W11 / W12 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Pry up the diffusion lens -3- for the Rear Interior Lamp - W43- using the -3409- .
  • Page 263 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Note The entire interior lamp must be replaced if there is a defective bulb in the Left Rear Interior Lamp - W47- / Right Rear Interior Lamp - W48- .
  • Page 264 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Unclip the interior lamp -1- at the pivot points -arrow- on both sides of the lamp out of the bracket -2- using the -3409- . – Disconnect the connector from the interior lamp.
  • Page 265 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2. Controls...
  • Page 266: Controls

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Controls ⇒ “2.1 Component Location Overview - Instrument Panel Con‐ trols”, page 259 ⇒ “2.2 Component Location Overview - Controls in Front Doors”, page 260 ⇒ “2.3 Component Location Overview - Controls in Rear Doors”, page 261 ⇒...
  • Page 267: Component Location Overview - Instrument Panel Controls

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ⇒ “2.26 Start System Button E378 , Removing and Installing”, page 273 ⇒ “2.27 Rear Lid Contact Switch, Removing and Installing”, page ⇒ “2.28 Driver and Front Passenger Vanity Mirror Lamp Contact Switch F147 / F148 , Removing and Installing”, page 274...
  • Page 268: Component Location Overview - Controls In Front Doors

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 5 - Left Seat Heating Button - E653- ❑ Integrated in the display control head: ♦ Heater Control Module - J65- or ♦ A/C Control Module - J301- or ♦...
  • Page 269: Component Location Overview - Controls In Rear Doors

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ♦ Child Safety Lock Button - E318- ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.19 Power Window Control Head in Driver Door E512 , Removing and Installing”, page 270 No Illustration ♦...
  • Page 270: Component Location Overview - Controls In Center Console

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Component Location Overview - Controls in Center Console 1 - Start System Button - E378- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “2.26 Start System Button E378 , Removing and Installing”,...
  • Page 271: Component Location Overview - Controls In Luggage Compartment

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Component Location Overview - Controls in Luggage Compartment 1 - Rear Lid Contact Switch ❑ Rear Lid Alarm Switch - F123- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒...
  • Page 272: Component Location Overview - Controls In Roof Trim Panel

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Component Location Overview - Controls in Roof Trim Panel 1 - Driver Vanity Mirror Lamp Contact Switch - F147- ❑ Cannot be replaced separately if faulty. ❑ Removing and instal‐...
  • Page 273: Rotary Light Switch Ex1 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.29 Sunroof Button E325 , Removing and Installing”, page 274 Rotary Light Switch - EX1- , Removing and Installing Removing –...
  • Page 274: Driving Profile Selection Button E735 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the bolt -1-. – Remove the trim -2- using the Headlamp Range Control Ad‐ juster - E102- from the instrument panel. – Release and disconnect the connectors.
  • Page 275: Center Console Switch Module 1 And 2 Ex23 / Ex30 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.14 Center Console Switch Module 1 and 2 -EX23- / -EX30- , Removing and Instal‐ ling Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409-...
  • Page 276: Emergency Flasher Switch Ex3 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Lift the driver side button module -1- or the front passenger side button module -2- upward from the center console. – Release and disconnect the connector -1-.
  • Page 277: Left/Right Seat Heating Button E653 / E654 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.16 Left/Right Seat Heating Button -E653- / -E654- , Removing and Installing The seat heating buttons are integrated in the Heater Control Module - J65- / A/C Control Module - J301- / Climatronic Control Module - J255- display control head.
  • Page 278: Power Window Control Head In Driver Door E512 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Carefully release the retainers using a small screwdriver -arrows-.
  • Page 279: Front Passenger Power Window Button E716 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Power Window Control Head in Driver Door - E512- -2- from the trim -1-. Installing Install in reverse order of removal. – Perform a function test.
  • Page 280: Interior Monitoring And Vehicle Inclination Deactivation Button E616 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Driver Interior Locking Button - E308- -1- from the Exterior Rearview Mirror Adjuster - EX11- -2- trim. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: –...
  • Page 281: Driver And Front Passenger Door Contact Switch F2 / F3 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.23 Driver and Front Passenger Door Con‐ tact Switch - F2- / -F3- , Removing and Installing The door contact switch is installed in the door lock and cannot be replaced individually when faulty.
  • Page 282: Rear Lid Contact Switch, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the selector lever boot. Refer to ⇒ Rep. Gr. 34 ; Selector Mechanism; Selector Lever Handle, Removing and Installing . – Remove the Start System Button - E378- -1- from below out of the center console -2-.
  • Page 283: Front Interior Lamp/Reading Lamp, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.30 Front Interior Lamp/Reading Lamp, Re‐ moving and Installing Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409- The switch module is a component of the Front Interior Lamp - WX1- and cannot be removed separately.
  • Page 284 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Pry the diffusion lens -1- with a narrow screwdriver in the di‐ rection of the -arrow A-. – Remove the diffusion lens -1- from the Rear Interior Lamp - WX2- -2-.
  • Page 285: Left/Right Front Reading Lamp Button E633 / E634 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.32 Left/Right Front Reading Lamp Button - E633- / -E634- , Removing and Installing The Left Front Reading Lamp Button - E633- / Right Front Read‐ ing Lamp Button - E634- is a component of the Front Interior Lamp - WX1- and cannot be replaced separately.
  • Page 286: Anti-Theft Alarm System

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Anti-Theft Alarm System ⇒ “3.1 Overview - Interior Monitoring”, page 278 ⇒ “3.2 Alarm Horn H12 , Removing and Installing”, page 279 ⇒ “3.3 Anti-Theft Alarm System Sensor G578 , Removing and Installing”, page 279...
  • Page 287: Alarm Horn H12 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 7 - Nut ❑ 9 Nm ❑ Quantity: 2 8 - Bracket ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “3.2 Alarm Horn H12 , Removing and Installing”, page 279 9 - Nut ❑...
  • Page 288 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the Front Interior Lamp - WX1- . Refer to ⇒ “2.30 Front Interior Lamp/Reading Lamp, Removing and In‐ stalling”, page 275 – Remove the screws -2-.
  • Page 289 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 3.3.2 Anti-Theft Alarm System Sensor - G578- , Removing and Installing, Ver‐ sion with Four Screws Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409- Caution Risk of damaging the component surfaces.
  • Page 290 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the individual sensor -1- from the roof module. Installing Install in the reverse order of removal while paying attention to the following: If the Anti-Theft Alarm System Sensor - G578- is being replaced, then it must be adapted using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .
  • Page 291: Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera ⇒ “4.1 Driver Assistance Systems Front Camera, Removing and Installing”, page 283 Driver Assistance Systems Front Cam‐ era, Removing and Installing Removing –...
  • Page 292: Cigarette Lighter And Socket

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Cigarette Lighter and Socket ⇒ “5.1 Overview - Converter with Socket, 12 V-230 V”, page 284 ⇒ “5.2 Cigarette Lighter U1 , Removing and Installing”, page 285 ⇒...
  • Page 293: Cigarette Lighter U1 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Cigarette Lighter - U1- , Removing and Installing All instructions and information on this chapter. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐ trical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr. 96 ; Cigarette Lighter and Socket .
  • Page 294: Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the right luggage compartment side trim panel. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Luggage Compartment Trim Panels; Luggage Compartment Side Trim Panel, Removing and Installing .
  • Page 295: Special Tools

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Special Tools Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409- 6. Special Tools...
  • Page 296: Wiring

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 97 – Wiring Relay Carriers, Fuse Panels and E- Boxes ⇒ “1.1 Component Location Overview - Relay Carriers, Fuse Panels and E-Boxes”, page 288 ⇒ “1.2 E-Box, Removing and Installing”, page 290 ⇒...
  • Page 297 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.3.2 Fuse Panel A SA , Removing and Installing”, page 293 11 - Mounting Bracket ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “1.3.2 Fuse Panel A SA , Removing and Installing”, page 293 12 - Cover ❑...
  • Page 298: E-Box, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1.1.2 Relay Carrier and Instrument Panel/A-Pillar Fuse Panel Note The Sedan is shown. The Wagon is identical. 1 - Bracket ❑ For Parking Aid Control Module - J446- / Parallel...
  • Page 299 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Push the release button in direction of -arrows-. – Remove the engine compartment E-box cover -1-. – Release the mounting tab -2- with a screwdriver, and remove the front cover -1- upward in direction of -arrow-.
  • Page 300: E-Box Relay And Fuse Panels, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the engine compartment E-box upward. Installing Install in reverse order of removal. Tightening Specifications ♦ Refer to ⇒ “1.1.1 Relay Carriers, Fuse Panels and E-Boxes”, page 288 E-Box Relay and Fuse Panels, Remov‐...
  • Page 301 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the nuts -1, 2, 4, 5 and 6-. – Remove the bolt -3-. – Free up the wire -arrow-. – Cut the lower cable ties on the wiring harness.
  • Page 302: Relay And Fuse Carrier Behind Instrument Panel On Driver Side, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Relay and Fuse Carrier Behind Instru‐ ment Panel on Driver Side, Removing and Installing Removing – Disconnect the Battery - A- . Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Battery, Disconnecting and Connecting”, page 9 –...
  • Page 303: Control Modules

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Control Modules ⇒ “2.1 Component Location Overview - Control Modules”, page 295 ⇒ “2.2 Overview - Control Modules”, page 298 ⇒ “2.3 Overview - Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface”, page ⇒...
  • Page 304 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 1 - Data Bus On Board Diag‐ nostic Interface - J533- ❑ Overview. Refer to ⇒ “2.3 Overview - Data Bus On Board Diagnos‐ tic Interface”, page 299 2 - Bracket ❑...
  • Page 305 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 2.1.2 Component Location Overview - Rear Control Modules 1 - Auxiliary Engine Coolant Heater Radio Frequency Re‐ ceiver - R149- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ Heating, Ventilation and Air Con‐...
  • Page 306: Overview - Control Modules

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Overview - Control Modules 1 - Parking Aid Control Module - J446- / Parallel Parking As‐ sistance Control Module - J791- ❑ With parking aid: Park‐ ing Aid Control Module - J446- ❑...
  • Page 307: Overview - Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Overview - Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface 1 - Connector ❑ For Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface - J533- 2 - Data Bus On Board Diag‐...
  • Page 308: Data Bus On Board Diagnostic Interface J533 , Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Release and disconnect the connectors -1, 2, and 3-. – To disconnect the connector press the circlip -1-. – Pivot the retaining bracket in direction of -arrow- and remove the connector.
  • Page 309: Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519 Bracket, Removing And Installing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. – Remove the footwell cover on the driver side. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior;...
  • Page 310: Vehicle Electrical System Control Module J519 Bracket, Replacing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – Remove the bolts -2, 3, and 6-. – Push the bracket -1- as far as possible out of the central tube until the alignment pins -4- and -5- are disengaged.
  • Page 311 Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 – If equipped: remove the Parking Aid Control Module - J446- / Parallel Parking Assistance Control Module - J791- . Refer to ⇒ “9.2 Parking Aid Control Module J446 , Removing and In‐...
  • Page 312: Connectors

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Connectors ⇒ “3.1 Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, Repairing”, page 304 Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, Re‐ pairing ⇒ “3.1.1 Electric Wiring Harnesses and Connectors, Repairing”, page 304 ⇒ “3.1.2 Connector Housings and Connectors, Repairing”, page 304 3.1.1...
  • Page 313: Connector Housings, Releasing And Disassembling

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Connector Housings, Releasing and Disassembling All instructions and information on this chapter. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐ trical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Connectors . 4. Connector Housings, Releasing and Disassembling...
  • Page 314: Antenna Wires, Repairing

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Antenna Wires, Repairing All instructions and information on this chapter. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐ trical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Connectors . Rep. Gr.97 - Wiring...
  • Page 315: Fiber-Optic Cable

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Fiber-Optic Cable All instructions and information on this chapter. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐ trical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Connectors . 6. Fiber-Optic Cable...
  • Page 316: Vehicle Diagnostic Tester

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Vehicle Diagnostic Tester All instructions and information on this chapter. Refer to ⇒ Elec‐ trical Equipment General Information; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . Rep. Gr.97 - Wiring...
  • Page 317: Revision History

    Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Electrical Equipment - Edition 12.2015 Revision History DRUCK NUMBER: K0059241521 Fac‐ Edit Notes Quality tory Edi‐ Type ed‐ Checke Edi‐ tion d By tion 12.2 1/15/ Fac‐ Added MRPs and deleted Jim H...
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  • Page 319 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 320 All rights reserved. Information contained in this document is based on the latest information available at the time of printing and is subject to the copyright and other intellectual property rights of Volkswagen of America, Inc., its affiliated companies and its licensors. All rights are reserved to make changes at any time without notice. No part of this document may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, nor may these materials be modified or reposted to other sites, without the prior expressed written permission of the publisher.

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