Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
External Audio Source Connection -R199
Special tools and workshop equipment required
- Radio Removal Tool T10057
- Fiber Optic Pliers Repair Set VAS 6223
- Protective Cap For Cable Connector VAS 6223/9
The external audio source connection is located inside the glove compartment.
-- Turn off all electrical consumers.
-- Remove the key.
Removing
-- Open the glove compartment.
-- Insert the two clips of the T10057 into the slits on the external audio source connection until they engage. Points on the grip eyelets of tool face outward.
-- Pull the external audio source connection out of mounting frame.
-- Disconnect all of the connectors from the external audio source connection.
Versions with MOST bus
-- Connect the VAS 6223/9 -1- to the connector for the MOST-Bus -2-.
All
-- Remove the T10057, push locking tabs on the external audio source connection to do so.
Remove the internal control unit
-- Remove the screw -2- on back side (2 Nm).
-- Press the tabs -4- and -5- down and up and remove the control module -5- back from the frame -1-.
Installing
-- Connect all harness connectors.
-- Slide the external audio source connection on the mounting frame until it engages.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.