How to remove the ECU in a new Beetle

[John@DNA]

Tools needed; Flathead Screwdriver and a T20 torx/Ratchet


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Remove the Dash Panel.
Place both hands on either side of the center dash
panel, firmly grip and slide forward, then lift.

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Remove Upper Dash Panel Screws.
Remove the four T-20 torx screws securing the
upper dash panel.

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Remove the Upper Dash Panel.
To remove the upper dash panel, firmly pull the
panel upwards being careful not to damage it.

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Remove Lower Dash Panel.
Underneath you will find the ecu housing
cover. Remove the torx T-20 screws that
secure the cover. Pull the ECU housing cover
upward to expose the ECU.

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Remove the ECU.
To remove the ECU wiring harness, pull the tabs on
harness away from the ECU. As this is done, the
harness connector will pull away from the ECU.
The reinstallation of the ECU is the reverse of the
removal.

[Shamrockez]

Moved into how to guides - cheers John :)