Telephone BASEPLATE In Center Console

2016 Volkswagen CC R-Line Executive, 2.0L Eng VIN NSECTION Telephone BASEPLATE In Center Console
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Installed location of the telephone baseplate -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Telephone Baseplate In Center Console
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Removing 

Perform the following steps before starting:

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the key.

-- Remove the cellular telephone from the mount.

-- Open the center console and loosen both of the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Opening Center Console And Loosening Both Bolts -Arrows-
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-- Remove the rear trim from the center console. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Unclip the connector upward out of the mount -arrow-.

Fig 3: Unclipping Connector Upward Out Of Mount -Arrow-
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-- Disconnect the connector -in the direction of the arrow-.

Fig 4: Disconnecting Connector -In Direction Of Arrow-
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-- Carefully unclip the mount for the telephone upward -arrows- and guide out the wires upward.

Fig 5: Unclipping Mount For Telephone Upward -Arrows-
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Installing 

Install in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:

When installing the wire, make sure there is enough clearance so as to avoid damaging the wiring harness.

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