Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 00 – General, Technical Data Repair Information (Edition 02.2015) ⇒ “1.1 General Repair Information”, page 1 ⇒ “1.2 CAN Bus Wires Repair Information”, page 1 ⇒ “1.3 Transmitted Output, Antenna Installation Locations”, page General Repair Information Electric wiring harnesses and connectors, repairing.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Designation Pmax/Watt Prescribed Antenna Installa‐ tion Locations TETRA 25 (eff.) All locations (on vehicle ex‐ TETRAPOL terior) D-net 20 (PEAK) All locations (on vehicle ex‐ GSM 900 terior)
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Infotainment System ⇒ “1.1 General Information- Infotainment System”, page 4 ⇒ “1.2 Component Location Overview - Infotainment System”, page 9 ⇒ “1.3 Infotainment System Display, Removing and Installing”, page 12 ⇒...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Infotainment System Discover Media (7UF) Characteristics Additional characteristics for infotainment system composition media ♦ Navigation system with GPS satellite receiver ♦ SD card reader with two SD card slots ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 11 - Connection for External Multimedia Devices ❑ For more information. Refer to ⇒ “9.1 Overview - Connection for External Multimedia Devices”, page 60 Familiarity with the function and operation of the infotainment system is needed if there are customer concerns.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1.1.2 General Information - Infotainment Sys‐ tem, Discover Pro (7UG) Information Electronics Control Module 1 - J794- / Front Informa‐ tion Display Control Head - J685- Infotainment System Discover Pro (7UG) Characteristics ♦...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1 - Roof Antenna - RX5- ❑ For more information. Refer to ⇒ “3.1 Component Lo‐ cation Overview - An‐ tenna Systems”, page 28 2 - Front Information Display Control Head - J685- ❑...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Fault finding is performed via on the Guided Fault Finding Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . Notes on MOST Bus The optical Data Bus “MOST Bus” is used in addition to the CAN Bus.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1 - Multifunction Buttons in Steering Wheel ❑ Left Multifunction But‐ tons On Steering Wheel - E440- ❑ Right Multifunction But‐ tons On Steering Wheel - E441- ❑ Removing and instal‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1.2.2 Component Location Overview - Infotainment System, Wagon 1 - Multifunction Buttons in Steering Wheel ❑ Left Multifunction But‐ tons On Steering Wheel - E440- ❑ Right Multifunction But‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Infotainment System Display, Removing and Installing Special tools and workshop equipment required ♦ Trim Removal Wedge - 3409- ♦ Radio Removal Tool - T10057- Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Sound System ⇒ “2.1 Overview - Sound System”, page 14 ⇒ “2.2 Component Location Overview - Sound System”, page 16 ⇒ “2.3 Control Module/Digital Sound System Amplifier, Removing and Installing”, page 20...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1 - Radio - R- / Information Electronics Control Module 1 - J794- 2 - LF Wires 3 - Right Front Bass Speaker - R23- in the Right Front Door...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1 - Radio - R- / Information Electronics Control Module 1 - J794- 2 - MOST Bus 3 - Right Front Bass Speaker - R23- in the Right Front Door...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1 - Front Treble Speaker ❑ Left Front Treble Speak‐ er - R20- ❑ Right Front Treble Speaker - R22- ❑ In the A-pillar upper trim panel ❑ Removing and instal‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 2.2.2 Component Location Overview - Sound System, Branded Sound, 8RU, Se‐ 1 - Front Treble Speaker ❑ Left Front Treble Speak‐ er - R20- ❑ Right Front Treble Speaker - R22- ❑...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.7 Left/Right Front Bass Speaker R21 / R23 , Removing and Installing”, page 25 2.2.3 Component Location Overview - Sound System, Branded Sound, 8RU,...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 ❑ In the front doors ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “2.7 Left/Right Front Bass Speaker R21 / R23 , Removing and Installing”, page 25 Control Module/Digital Sound System Amplifier, Removing and Installing ⇒...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – Insert the Fiber-Optic Repair Set - Connector Protective Caps - VAS6223/9- -1- onto the MOST Bus connector -2-. – Release and disconnect the connector -4- from the Digital Sound System Control Module - J525- -1-.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 ⇒ “2.3.1 Digital Sound System Control Module J525 , Re‐ moving and Installing”, page 20 – Fold back the carpet and floor insulation at the center tunnel and floor panel.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – Heat the pins using workshop tools so that the speaker mesh rests securely and flush in the side trim panel. 2.4.2 Left/Right Rear Treble Speaker -R14- /...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 2.6.2 Left/Right Rear Bass Speaker -R15- / - R17- , 4-Door Vehicles, Removing and Installing The Left Rear Bass Speaker - R15- / Right Rear Bass Speaker - R17- are located at the bottom of the rear doors.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – Remove the front door trim panel. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Front Door Trim Panels; Front Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – Release and disconnect the connector -2- from the Subwoofer - R211- -1-. – Remove the bolt -3- on the Subwoofer - R211- -1-. – Remove the Subwoofer - R211- -1- upward.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Antenna Systems ⇒ “3.1 Component Location Overview - Antenna Systems”, page ⇒ “3.2 AM Frequency Filter R177 , Removing and Installing”, page 31 ⇒ “3.3 FM Frequency Filter in the Negative Wire R178 / FM Fre‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 ❑ Its function is to prevent antenna signals from shorting to ground ❑ Removing and installing. Refer to ⇒ “3.3 FM Frequency Filter in the Negative Wire R178 / FM Frequency Filter in the Positive Wire R179 , Removing and Installing”, page 32...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 3.1.2 Component Location Overview - Antenna Systems, Wagon 1 - FM Frequency Filter in Pos‐ itive Wire - R179- ❑ On the left window frame of the rear lid ❑...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 6 - Left Antenna Module - R108- ❑ On the upper left of rear lid ❑ Related to the Radio Antenna 2 - R93- ❑ Impedance converter FM2 ❑...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 FM Frequency Filter in the Negative Wire - R178- / FM Frequency Filter in the Positive Wire - R179- , Removing and Installing The removal and installation of the FM Frequency Filter in Neg‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – Remove the ignition key, if equipped. The Left Antenna Module - R108- is located on the upper left side of the rear lid. – Remove the upper rear lid trim panel. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior;...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Removing The Right Antenna Module - R109- is located on the upper right side of the rear lid. – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Remove the ignition key, if equipped.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 The antenna wires are connected directly to the base of the Roof Antenna - RX5- . Removing – Turn off the ignition and all electrical equipment. – Then remove the ignition key, if equipped.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – Release and disconnect the connector from the Vehicle GPS Antenna 1 - R259- . The Vehicle GPS Antenna 1 - R259- -1- is secured on a connector bracket -2-.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Mobile Communication 2-Way Signal Amplifier - J984- , Removing and Instal‐ ling ⇒ “5.3.1 Mobile Communication 2-Way Signal Amplifier J984 , Removing and Installing, Sedan”, page 42 ⇒ “5.3.2 Mobile Communication 2-Way Signal Amplifier J984 , Removing and Installing, Wagon”, page 42...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – If necessary, cut the cable tie on the bracket -3-. – Push the catches -2 and 5- in the direction of the -arrows A and B-. – Remove the Mobile Communication 2-Way Signal Amplifier - J984- -1- from the bracket.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Navigation System ⇒ “6.1 Overview - Navigation System”, page 45 ⇒ “6.2 Component Location Overview - Navigation System”, page ⇒ “6.3 Navigation System Control Module, Removing and Instal‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1 - Front Information Display Control Head - J685- ❑ Inside the center of the instrument panel ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Infotainment Sys‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 6.2.2 Component Location Overview - Navigation System, Wagon 1 - Front Information Display Control Head - J685- ❑ Inside the center of the instrument panel ❑ Removing and instal‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Anti-Theft Protection and GPS Control Module, Removing and Installing The Anti-Theft Protection and GPS Control Module - J961- is lo‐ cated behind the left luggage compartment side trim panel.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Rearview Camera System ⇒ “7.1 System Overview - Rearview Camera”, page 49 ⇒ “7.2 Component Location Overview - Rearview Camera Sys‐ tem”, page 49 ⇒ “7.3 Overview - Rearview Camera System”, page 52 ⇒...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1 - Front Information Display Control Head - J685- ❑ In the front center con‐ sole ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.3 Infotainment Sys‐ tem Display, Removing and Installing”,...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 7.2.2 Component Location Overview - Rearview Camera System, Wagon 1 - Front Information Display Control Head - J685- ❑ In the front center con‐ sole ❑ Removing and instal‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Overview - Rearview Camera System 1 - Screw ❑ 3 Nm ❑ Quantity: 4 2 - Rearview Camera Housing ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ page 53...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 ♦ Rearview camera housing, disconnecting from the pivoting motor. Refer to ⇒ page 53 Rearview Camera Housing with Pivoting Motor, Removing from Pivoting Emblem and Installing Removing – Remove the pivoting emblem with the rearview camera and pivoting motor from the rear lid.
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Removing – Rearview camera housing with pivoting motor, removing from pivoting emblem. Refer to ⇒ page 53 – Remove the bolts -2-. – Carefully separate the rearview camera housing from the piv‐...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 1 - Tiptronic Downshift Button on Steering Wheel - E439- ❑ Removing and instal‐ ling. Refer to ⇒ “8.4 Tiptronic Down‐ shift Button on Steering Wheel E439 / Tiptronic Upshift Button on Steer‐...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Removing Note The multifunction buttons are attached with the trim molding. The trim molding and the multifunction buttons are attached to the steering wheel. The trim can be easily removed with the help of a second Trim Removal Wedge - 3409- .
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – Remove the trim molding -1- near the Left Multifunction But‐ tons on Steering Wheel - E440- -2- and Right Multifunction Buttons on Steering Wheel - E441- -3- using the Door Trim Pliers - 3392- .
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – Remove the bolt -1- on the steering wheel. – Remove the Tiptronic switch -2- with the connecting cable to‐ ward the rear. Installing Install in reverse order of removal.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 USB Distributor - R293- , Removing and Installing The USB Distributor - R293- is located under the right center con‐ sole next to the shifter. The USB Distributor - R293- provides a...
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Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 – Pry off the cover -3- using the Trim Removal Wedge - 3409- . – Remove the bolts -1-. – Remove the mounting plate -2- from the storage compartment in direction of -arrow A- –...
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Troubleshooting The mobile online services system is capable of self-diagnosis (OBD). Fault finding is performed via on the Guided Fault Finding Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . When there are concerns about the function, it necessary to be familiar with the Mobile Online Services functions.
Golf 2015 ➤ , Golf Variant 2015 ➤ Communication - Edition 02.2015 Revision History DRUCK NUMBER: K0059241621 Fac‐ Edit Notes Quality tory Edi‐ Type ed‐ Checke Edi‐ tion d By tion 02.2 09/0 Lo‐ Removed all references to 3/20 R259, R260, and Anti-Theft...
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