Telephone Transceiver: Removing

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Removing
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-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the ignition key.

-- Move the right front seat into its highest position and the move it all the back.

-- Remove the cover under the seat in -direction of arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Telephone Transceiver Cover
GWWN91-11009Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Release and disconnect the connectors from the Telephone Transceiver -R36-.

-- Remove the Telephone Transceiver -R36- -1- from the foam insert -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Emergency Call Module And Communication Unit Control Module
GWWM91-10035Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.
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