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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing connection for external multimedia devices, in the front armrest compartment

Using removal wedge -3409-, this page covers removing the external multimedia connection from the front armrest compartment — switch off ignition and consumers first.

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
Removal wedge -3409-
Removing
–  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
–  Remove ignition key, if inserted.
  Caution
Danger of damage to component surfaces.
When using leverage tools, mask visible areas of the component with commercially available adhesive tape.
–  Raise armrest of centre console.
 

Removing and installing connection for external multimedia devices, in the front armrest compartment

–  Carefully lever off cover -3- using removal wedge -3409-.
–  Remove bolts -1-.
–  Pull mounting plate -2- out of storage compartment in direction of arrow -A-.
–  Release and detach connectors.
 

Removing and installing connection for external multimedia devices, in the front armrest compartment

–  Press fasteners -2- in direction of arrow -B- off USB connection.
–  Pull out USB connection -1- in direction of arrow -A-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order of removal.
 

Removing and installing connection for external multimedia devices, in the front armrest compartment

    Questions & answers

    Removing and installing connection for external multimedia devices, in the front armrest compartment — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I remove the Golf Mk7 armrest USB/AUX port?
    Open the armrest, unclip the port from inside the compartment and disconnect.
    Removing and installing connection for external multimedia devices, in the front centre console storage compartment
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    Removing –  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers. –  Remove ignition key, if inserted. ...