Touareg V8-4.2L (AXQ) (2006)
Antitheft Antenna: Service and Repair
Central Locking and Anti-Theft Alarm System Antenna, from 11.04
From 11.04, the central locking and anti-theft alarm system antenna (R47) is a dipole antenna in the rear spoiler.
‹› It is not possible to repair the antenna, since this would impair the reception quality.
‹› If damaged, it is necessary to replace the Central Locking and Anti-theft Alarm System Antenna (R47). Replace the rear lid wiring harness.
Removing
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Remove the rear spoiler.
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Lower the headliner in the rear lid area so the antenna wire connector - 1 - above the right D-pillar can be accessed.
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Disconnect the antenna connector - 1 - and all additional rear lid wiring harness connectors and loosen the wiring harness from all the wire
retainers.
Installing
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Insert the new antenna in the coupling - 1 - and route the rear lid wiring harness in the same original path.
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Secure the new rear lid wiring harness at the wire retainers to prevent rattling noises.