Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 To suppress interference, electrical components such as capac‐ itors, coils and diodes are installed directly in the electrical com‐ ponents. Interference-suppressing components are also installed in the connector housings of electrical consumers.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Installation and operation of two-way ra‐ dios with a transmitting power above 10 watts Installation and operation of two-way radios with a transmitting power above 10 watts is only permissible under the following conditions: •...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Designation Pmax (watts) Prescribed aerial fitting loca‐ tions 2 m frequency 20 (effective) Front wing band Front centre of roof Centre of roof Rear centre of roof 2 m frequency...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Designation Pmax (watts) Prescribed aerial fitting loca‐ tions 70 cm 50 (effective) Centre of roof Front centre of roof Rear centre of roof Centre of rear lid 23 cm 20 (effective) All locations on vehicle exte‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Voltage supply If a transceiver is retrofitted in the vehicle, the battery is used to connect the positive and negative wires. In addition, the wiring harness must be manufactured: ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Adapting radio components For adaption, use ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Radio functions” mode. Adapting radio navigation system components For adaption, use ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Radio navigation system functions”...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Radio / radio navigation systems -R- / -J503- ⇒ “1.1 Components of radio / radio navigation systems R / J503 ”, page 9 ⇒ “1.2 Overview of fitting locations - radio / radio navigation sys‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 The radio is also available with a final stage power output of 4 x 20 watts as an option. In this case, loudspeakers are also installed in the passenger compartment.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Your system rights are then determined. The operating data, the VIN and the unit number of the radio or radio/navigation system are then read out automatically. Note When installing radios or radio navigation systems which are new...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1.1.2 Components of radio system RCD 310 View of radio “RCD 310” The “RCD 310” radio system consists of the Radio - R- and the loudspeakers. ♦ Sound system ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Anti-theft coding The radio is equipped with an electronic convenience anti-theft system, which is effective in combination with the dash panel in‐ sert. After disconnecting the radio voltage supply, radio operation is restored when reconnecting the voltage supply without entering the code number.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – When you have entered the right code number, confirm it with the “OK” function button on the display. The unit will be released and is ready for use.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1.1.3 Components of radio system RCD 510 Radio system “RCD 510” The “RCD 510” radio system consists of the radio - R- and the front and rear loudspeakers.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 ♦ CD-RW ♦ mp3 ♦ WMA Note Mixed-mode CDs (CDs having both computer data and music) cannot be played. The aerial system version has a “diversity function” integrated in the radio.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 The anti-theft code must be entered in the radio manually. Deactivating anti-theft coding: – Switch on radio. An entry mask with a 10-key numeric keypad, a correction button and an entry button is displayed.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Press and hold down keys identified with -arrows- simultane‐ ously for at least 5 seconds. The following appears on the radio display: CDC transport lock activated. A button with the word “Deactivate” is located under it.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1.1.4 Components of radio navigation system RNS 315 View of radio navigation system “RNS 315” ♦ Sound system ♦ Features of radio “RNS 315” ⇒ page 19 ♦ Anti-theft coding ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 ♦ 2 or 4 x 20 watt output power ♦ AUX-IN connection ♦ External CD changer connection without mp3 ♦ Support for multifunction steering wheel ♦ Support for multifunction indicator (MFI, Highline dash panel insert) ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Note When installing radios or radio navigation systems which are new or have not yet been adapted to the vehicle, it may occur that the tester is unable to read out the unit number of the radio or the radio navigation system.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1.1.5 Components of radio navigation system RNS 510 Radio navigation system “RNS 510” The radio navigation system “RNS 510” combines the functions of a navigation system with those of a high-quality radio system.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 After disconnecting the radio navigation system's voltage supply, system operation is restored when reconnecting the voltage sup‐ ply without entering the code number. The prerequisites are that initial activation of the anti-theft coding has been performed and the radio navigation system is reconnected in the same vehicle.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Note If you entered an incorrect anti-theft code, this can be corrected immediately in a new attempt. If the incorrect anti-theft code is entered twice, the radio navigation system is blocked for one hour.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Roof aerial - RX5- for tele‐ phone aerial - R65- ❑ Installed as an option on estate model ❑ For telephone (GSM) 2 - Aerial - R11- ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 ❑ No interface for external multimedia devices possible if CD changer is installed as they both have the same installation location. System overview - RCD 210, Passat Saloon...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Control unit in dash panel insert - J285- 2 - Aerial - R11- in rear left side window 3 - Connection for external au‐ dio sources - R199- 4 - Interface for external multi‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1.2.2 Assembly overview - radio system RCD 310 1 - Roof aerial - RX5- for tele‐ phone aerial - R65- ❑ Installed as an option on estate model ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 12 - Rear right treble loudspeaker - R16- and rear left treble loudspeaker - R14- ❑ Installed in rear door trims on both sides 13 - CD changer - R41- ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 System overview - RCD 310, Passat Estate 1 - Control unit in dash panel insert - J285- 2 - Aerial - R11- in rear left side window 3 - Aerial wire for terrestrial ra‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1.2.3 Assembly overview - radio system RCD 510 1 - Roof aerial - RX5- for tele‐ phone aerial - R65- ❑ Installed as an option on estate model ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 12 - Rear right treble loudspeaker - R16- and rear left treble loudspeaker - R14- ❑ Installed in rear door trims on both sides 13 - CD changer - R41- ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 System overview - RCD 510, Passat Estate 1 - Control unit in dash panel insert - J285- 2 - Aerial - R11- in rear left side window 3 - Aerial wire for terrestrial ra‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1.2.4 Assembly overview - radio navigation system RNS 315 1 - Roof aerial - RX5- for GPS aerial - R50- and optional tele‐ phone aerial - R65- ❑ Only installed on estate model ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 11 - Rear right bass loudspeaker - R17- and rear left bass loudspeaker - R15- ❑ Installed in rear door trims on both sides 12 - Rear right treble loudspeaker - R16- and rear left treble loudspeaker - R14- ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 9 - Bass loudspeaker, front right - R23- 10 - Front right treble loudspeaker - R22- 11 - Bass loudspeaker, rear right - R17- 12 - Treble loudspeaker, rear right - R16-...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 11 - Bass loudspeaker, front right - R23- 12 - Front right treble loudspeaker - R22- 13 - Bass loudspeaker, rear right - R17- 14 - Treble loudspeaker, rear right - R16-...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 7 - Control unit with display for radio and navigation - J503- ❑ RNS 510 ❑ Fitted as option with voice control microphone - R206- ❑ Removing and installing ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Control unit in dash panel insert - J285- 2 - Aerial - R11- , radio aerial 2 - R93- , digital radio aerial - R183- and GPS aerial - R50- in rear window 3 - Connection for external au‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Control unit in dash panel insert - J285- 2 - Aerial - R11- in rear left side window 3 - Aerial wire for terrestrial ra‐ dio reception with diversity...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Removing and installing radio / radio navigation systems -R- / -J503- Note Please read relevant chapter for the respective device before in‐ stalling or removing. Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Unscrew screws -arrows- holding radio/radio navigation sys‐ tem in place. – Pull radio/radio navigation system in -direction of arrow- out of installation slot until you can access connectors on rear of ra‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Swing locking bar in direction of -arrow-. This causes the con‐ nector to be pushed out. – Press fuse -A- on audio/video connector and swing bar in di‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Interface for external multimedia unit - R215- General information Analogue (via AUX-IN input) as well as digital (via USB or iPod input) audio content can be played over the radio or the radio navigation system via the interface for external multimedia units - R215- .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Loudspeaker system of ra‐ dio or radio navigation system 2 - Radio or radio navigation system 3 - Multifunction steering wheel 4 - CAN bus 5 - LF wire ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin, loudspeaker outputs 1 - Rear right loudspeaker, positive 2 - Front right loudspeaker, positive 3 - Front left loudspeaker, positive 4 - Rear left loudspeaker, positive...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, connection for external audio sour‐ ces, CD changer control and CD audio input signal 1 - Left AUX audio signal input, positive 2 - AUX audio input, negative...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin, loudspeaker outputs 1 - Rear right loudspeaker, positive 2 - Front right loudspeaker, positive 3 - Front left loudspeaker, positive 4 - Rear left loudspeaker, positive...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, AUX audio input, CD changer con‐ trol and CD audio input signals 1 - AUX audio input, positive, left 2 - AUX audio input, negative...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin, loudspeaker outputs 1 - Rear right loudspeaker, positive 2 - Front right loudspeaker, positive 3 - Front left loudspeaker, positive 4 - Rear left loudspeaker, positive...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector 4, 12-pin, AUX audio input, CD changer con‐ trol and CD audio input signals 1 - AUX audio input, positive, left 2 - AUX audio input, negative...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector 2, 8-pin, voltage supply, CAN bus, mute switch 9 - CAN bus, High 10 - CAN bus, Low 11 - Not assigned 12 - Terminal 31 voltage supply, negative...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector, audio and video, 26-pin 1 - Reserved for Debug RX protocol 2 - Reserved for Debug TX protocol 3 - Not assigned 4 - Video signal input, blue, plus...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Connection for navigation ❑ Only for vehicles for Ja‐ 2 - Aerial connection ❑ DAB aerial input con‐ nection, optional. 3 - Multi-pin connector 1, 8-pin...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector 2, 8-pin, voltage supply, CAN bus, mute switch 9 - CAN bus, High 10 - CAN bus, Low 11 - BOSE pin 12 - Terminal 31 voltage supply, negative...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector, audio and video, 26-pin 1 - Reserved for Debug RX protocol 2 - Reserved for Debug TX protocol 3 - Not assigned 4 - Not assigned...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1.5.6 Connector pin assignment, 8-channel amplifier - R12- Version 1 with 2-way system at front and rear Multi-pin connector A, 16-pin 23 - CAN bus, low 24 - Not assigned...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector B, 22-pin 1 - Terminal 31 voltage supply, negative 2 - Terminal 30 voltage supply, positive 3 - Bass loudspeaker, front right, negative 4 - Not assigned...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector A, 16-pin 23 - CAN bus, low 24 - Not assigned 25 - Optional additional function USB 3 26 - Not assigned 27 - Mono 2 input, negative (radio loudspeaker output rear left,...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector B, 22-pin 1 - Terminal 31 voltage supply, negative 2 - Terminal 30 voltage supply, positive 3 - Bass loudspeaker, front right, negative 4 - Not assigned...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1.5.7 Connector pin assignment, 10-channel amplifier - R12- Multi-pin connector A, 24-pin 1 - Rear left treble loudspeaker, positive 2 - Rear right bass loudspeaker, negative 3 - Rear right bass loudspeaker, positive...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multi-pin connector B, 23-pin 1 - CAN low 2 - Front left mid-range loudspeaker, negative 3 - Front left mid-range loudspeaker, positive 4 - CAN high 5 - Not assigned...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Sound system ⇒ “2.1 General notes on amplifiers”, page 65 ⇒ “2.2 System overview - amplifier R12 ”, page 65 ⇒ “2.3 Removing and installing amplifier R12 ”, page 68 ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Radio - R- or control unit with display for radio and nav‐ igation - J503- 2 - Wiring connections for au‐ dio signals from radio or radio...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 2.2.2 System overview - 8-channel amplifier - R12- with 3-way system at front and 2-way system at rear 1 - Radio - R- or control unit with display for radio and nav‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 2.2.3 System overview - 10-channel amplifier - R12- 1 - Radio - R- or control unit with display for radio and nav‐ igation - J503- 2 - Wiring connections for au‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 View of 10-channel amplifier: Removing Removal and installation of the amplifier is identical for both ver‐ sions. The only difference is that the connectors are not the same.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Push amplifier in direction of arrow -A- into fold -B- of retainer. Further installation is carried out in reverse order! General notes on loudspeaker systems Note ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Before a loudspeaker can be renewed, the door trim must be re‐ moved ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Trims, insulation; Door trims; Removing and installing trim on driver door or ⇒...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Drill out rivets -arrows- with a suitable drill bit and take out loudspeaker. Note It is essential that all swarf be removed from the door because ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – If the plastic clip -arrow- is still on the trim after removing, re‐ move the clip and insert it in the door at the dedicated fitting location.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Remove weld joint -arrows- for loudspeaker trim using propri‐ etary brazing iron. As an alternative, the weld joint can also be cut through. If the loudspeaker needs to be renewed, the loudspeaker trim will also need renewing.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Aerial systems ⇒ “3.1 System overview - aerial systems, Saloon”, page 75 ⇒ “3.2 System overview - aerial systems, Estate”, page 81 ⇒ “3.3 Removing and installing aerial modules and aerial ampli‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Note The diversity aerial system optimises and improves the quality ♦ of reception in the vehicle. On these radios or radio navigation systems, the diversity ♦ function is installed directly in the unit. No additional aerial se‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 3.1.3 Aerial system with RCD 310 and RCD 510 1 - Radio - R- ❑ Radio RCD 310 or RCD 2 - Aerial wiring from radio to radio reception aerial module...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 3.1.4 Aerial system with RNS 315 1 - Control unit with display unit for radio and navigation - J503- ❑ Radio navigation sys‐ tem RNS 315 2 - Aerial wiring from radio nav‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 3.1.5 Aerial system with RNS 510 1 - Control unit with display unit for radio and navigation - J503- ❑ Radio navigation sys‐ tem RNS 510 2 - Data wire from TV tuner to...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 3.1.6 Overview of aerial system in rear window 1 - Aerial connection for digital radio reception (DAB) 2 - Aerial - R11- , radio aerial 2 - R93- . Digital radio aerial -...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 System overview - aerial systems, Es‐ tate ⇒ “3.2.1 General information”, page 81 ⇒ “3.2.2 Aerial system with RCD 210 radio system”, page 81 ⇒ “3.2.3 Aerial system with RCD 310 and RCD 510 radio sys‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Mobile phone - R54- 2 - Aerial wire from telephone system to roof aerial 3 - Roof aerial - RX5- with tel‐ ephone aerial - R65- and GPS aerial - R50- ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 3.2.3 Aerial system with RCD 310 and RCD 510 radio systems 1 - Mobile phone - R54- 2 - Aerial wire from telephone system to roof aerial 3 - Roof aerial - RX5- with tel‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 3.2.4 Aerial system with RNS 315 radio system 1 - Mobile phone - R54- 2 - Aerial wire from telephone system to roof aerial 3 - Roof aerial - RX5- with tel‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 3.2.5 Aerial system with RNS 510 radio system 1 - Mobile phone - R54- 2 - Aerial wire from telephone system to roof aerial 3 - Roof aerial - RX5- with tel‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Removing and installing aerial modules and aerial amplifiers ⇒ “3.3.1 Removing and installing aerial modules and aerial am‐ plifiers, Saloon”, page 86 ⇒ “3.3.2 Removing and installing aerial modules and aerial am‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Note The contacts on the aerial module -arrows- are not allowed to ♦ be bent and the metal must be clean in order to avoid reception problems. The same applies to the contact surfaces on the rear window.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Detach retaining clips -arrows-. – Carefully remove aerial module. Installing: Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal. 3.3.2 Removing and installing aerial modules and aerial amplifiers, Estate The aerial amplifier 2 - R111- for the “FM2”...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Unscrew bolt -arrow-. – Push aerial amplifier in -direction of arrow-. – Remove aerial amplifier in direction of -arrow- from body. Installing: Install in reverse order of removal.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Note When positioning the aerial for installation, ensure that the ♦ seal is seated correctly. The two guide lugs of the seal must be located in the relevant holes -arrows- of the aerial base.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 CD changer ⇒ “4.1 General information”, page 91 ⇒ “4.2 Removing and installing CD changer R41 ”, page 91 General information Note If the CD changer plays original CDs but not burnt CDs, the ♦...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Pull tab -A- and CD changer will move downwards. – Push radio release tools - 3316- into the intended slots on left and right of CD changer -arrows- until they engage audibly.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Secure connector -A- on top of glove compartment with new cable tie -arrow-. When doing this, ensure that no flapping noises can occur. Cut off excess from cable tie.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Telephone system ⇒ “5.1 General notes on universal preparation for mobile phone UTP”, page 94 ⇒ “5.2 System overview of universal mobile phone preparation”, page 95 ⇒ “5.3 Removing and installing telephone bracket”, page 98 ⇒...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 5.1.2 General notes on universal preparation for mobile phone UTP, preparation for mobile phone UTP Premium with Blue‐ tooth and wireless communication inter‐ face The “UTP Premium” type of mobile phone preparation is only available in combination with a radio or a radio navigation system.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Loudspeaker system 2 - Radio - R- or control unit with display for radio and nav‐ igation - J503- 3 - Telephone aerial, naviga‐ tion and telestart for auxiliary heater - R66- ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Loudspeaker system 2 - Radio - R- or control unit with display for radio and nav‐ igation - J503- 3 - Telephone aerial - R65- ,...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Control unit in dash panel insert - J285- 2 - Telephone microphone - R38- ❑ For hands-free opera‐ tion of telephone ❑ Installed in front interior light in roof console ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Grasp telephone bracket by hand, as shown in illustration, and carefully tilt it in -direction of arrow-. – Insert a suitable screwdriver into the resulting slot -A-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Appearance of removed telephone bracket with wiring connec‐ tions. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal. Removing and installing mobile tele‐ phone operating electronics control unit...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Pull out mobile phone operating electronics control unit in -direction of arrow- from bracket. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal. Changing mobile phone cradle from old...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Drill holes -1 to 4-. Drill additional holes as required. – Cut out remaining material using workshop means. – Unclip old screw backplate from old dash panel and insert in new one -arrows-.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Feed wiring harness through opening -1-, and make sure that cradle support is seated correctly on mounting -arrows-. Removing and installing emergency but‐ ton - E276- Removing – Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Press locking lugs -arrows- and remove emergency call but‐ ton. – Detach connector of wire leading to emergency call button. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Unscrew bolts -arrows-. – Remove roof console section and rotate. – Press locking lugs -arrows- and remove microphone. – Detach connector of wire leading to microphone. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse sequence of removal.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 6.2.2 Assembly overview - reversing camera, Saloon 1 - Control unit with display unit for radio and navigation - J503- ❑ Fitting location: at front of centre console ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 ♦ Torque wrench - V.A.G 1783- Removing – Removing and installing handle button with camera ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Rear lid; Removing and installing handle .
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Removing and installing swivel badge in rear lid ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 55 ; Rear lid; Removing and installing operating mechanism . • The reversing camera - R189- must be calibrated after it has been removed and installed ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Wheel centre mounting - VAS 6350/1- 2 - Wheel centre mounting - VAS 6350/1- 3 - Right angle for mounting measuring unit for distance measurement 4 - Linear laser - VAS 6350/3- ❑...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Fit the wheel centre mountings onto the wheel bolts on the rear wheels. Wheel centre mountings are positioned and secured in the adapters through »O-rings«. Note Place wheel centre mountings on wheels in such a way that no »anti-theft wheel bolts«, if any, are connected to wheel bolt adapt‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Hold the spacing laser for distance measurement -2-, as shown in the illustration, on one side of the calibration unit flush in the bracket. The spacing laser must be firmly in contact with the bracket.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Note If the reversing camera system control unit - J772- is to be ♦ replaced, the procedure to “renew control unit for reversing camera system” must always be performed to read out the codes stored in the unit ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 The replacement cable can be found in ⇒ ETKA under part num‐ ber “7N1971327”. – Remove radio ⇒ Rep. gr. 91 ; Radio; Removing and installing radio .
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 6.6.3 Renewing video cable connector strip – Separate old 54-pin connector from reversing camera system control unit - J772- . – Open old 54-pin connector and remove video cable.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Multifunction steering wheel ⇒ “7.1 General information”, page 117 ⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing steering wheel multifunction but‐ tons E441 / E440 ”, page 117 General information The multifunction steering wheel allows some functions of the communication system and the cruise control system to be se‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Unscrew bolt -arrow-. – Remove keypad. – Detach connector -arrow- from keypad. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Note Ensure that wiring between both button sets of steering wheel ♦...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Connection for external multimedia devices ⇒ “8.1 Components of connection for external multimedia units”, page 119 ⇒ “8.2 Connectors, connection for external multimedia devices”, page 124 ⇒ “8.3 Removing and installing connection for external audio sources R199 ”, page 127...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Sound system 2 - Radio/RNS 3 - Multifunction steering wheel 4 - CAN bus 5 - Connection for external au‐ dio sources - R199- ❑ Pin assignment ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Location of connection for external audio sources - R199- in the case of the RNS 315 On the radio navigation system -RNS 315-, a connection for ex‐ ternal audio sources is integrated in the RNS unit -1-. For further information, refer to the ⇒...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 1 - Sound system 2 - Radio/RNS 3 - Multifunction steering wheel 4 - CAN bus 5 - LF wire ❑ Connection for external audio sources - R199- 6 - Connection for external au‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 Fitting location interface for external multimedia units - R215- The interface for external multimedia devices - R215- -2- is in‐ stalled in the storage compartment of the centre console.
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 UMI and UMI control unit installed in glove compartment The interface for external multimedia devices - R215- -1- is in‐ stalled in the glove compartment. UMI and UMI control unit installed in centre console The interface for external multimedia devices - R215- -2- is in‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 8.2.2 Connector interface for external multi‐ media units - R215- Multi-pin connector, 12-pin Terminal 31 CAN bus, Low Not assigned Audio signal, right, to radio/RNS Audio signal, left, from connection for external audio sour‐...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 A - multi-pin connector, 54-pin Terminal 30 Terminal 31 Switch-on signal Telephone LF (+), left, to radio - R- Telephone LF (-), left, to radio - R- LF (+) from control unit for emergency call module and com‐...
Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Disconnect electrical connector -arrow-. Removing Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal. Removing and installing interface for ex‐ ternal multimedia devices - R215- ⇒ “8.4.1 Removing and installing interface for external multimedia units R215 , glove compartment”, page 128...
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Push tools in direction -A- and pull out control unit in direction -B-. – Release connector -A- on control unit -arrow- and pull off. Installing Installation is carried out in the reverse order of removal.
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Passat 2011 ➤ , Passat Variant 2011 ➤ Communication - Edition 07.2019 – Unscrew bolts -arrows-. – Remove outer trim of centre console extension -2- from ex‐ tension carrier -1-. – Unscrew bolt -1-. – Pull out bracket -2- with interface for external multimedia units - R215- from extension -arrow A-.
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