Get Gauges, instruments -> 1 Dash panel insert Guide for Volkswagen Amarok Truck First Generation (2010-2022)

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Electrical system - Edition 12.2020

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Dash panel insert

⇒ d1.1 escription - dash panel insertKX2”, page 54

⇒ a1.2 nd installing dash panel insertKX2”, page 55

1.1

General description - dash panel insert

-KX2-

Note

The control unit in dash panel insert -J285- and immobiliser

control unit -J362- are integrated in the dash panel insert and

cannot be renewed individually.

Depending on the vehicle equipment, the following components

are integrated in the dash panel insert:

♦ Control unit in dash panel insert -J285-

♦ Immobiliser control unit -J362-

♦ Speedometer

♦ Rev. counter

♦ Fuel gauge

♦ Coolant temperature gauge

♦ Washer fluid low warning lamp

♦ Multifunction indicator

♦ LED warning lamps

To provide acoustic support to some of the visual displays, the

dash panel features a warning buzzer, which is actuated by the

control unit.

All warning lamps are fitted with light-emitting diodes (LEDs).

No provision is made for dash panel insert repair. If necessary,

the dash panel insert is renewed as a unit ⇒ page 55 .

Preparation for digital tester (tachograph):

In the EU, a digital tachograph has been made mandatory for

commercial use as of 1 January 2013. The digital tachograph

provides all tachograph functions and replaces the conventional

analogue devices used so far.

The signal for the digital tachograph (available as an optional

extra) is provided by a hall sensor located in the rear differential

cover ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 42; Rear axle.

Fault detection and fault display:

The dash panel insert is equipped with self-diagnosis to ease

fault finding.

For fault finding, use the systems described in chapter “Vehi‐

cle diagnosis, testing and information system” in “Guided Fault

Finding” mode ⇒ page 269 .

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1.2

Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert -KX2-

⇒ a1.2.1 nd installing dash panel insertKX2 up to model year

2017”, page 55

⇒ a1.2.2 nd installing dash panel insertKX2 from model year

2017”, page 57

⇒ d1.2.3 ash panel insertKX2”, page 60

⇒ d1.2.4 ash panel insertKX2”, page 60

1.2.1

Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert -KX2- up to model year 2017

Note

Before renewing the dash panel insert, the work procedure ⇒

page 55 should be carried out in order that the data stored in

the control unit can be read.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Protective film -VAS 6773-

♦ Torque screwdriver -V.A.G 1624-

♦ Socket insert -T10113-

Removing

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

– Pull out ignition key.

– Using electric or mechanical adjustment mechanism, extend

steering wheel completely and move to lowest position.

– Unclip trim cover -arrows-.

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– Unscrew bolts -B- using socket Torx T20 -T10113-.

Note

Steering wheel and steering column trim do not have to be

removed to do this.

– Insert protective film -VAS 6773- -2- into gap -arrows- be‐

tween dash panel insert -KX2- -1- and dash panel cowling.

Note

If the protective film -VAS 6773- -2- is not used, the dash panel

cowling and dash panel insert -KX2- -1- may be damaged.

– Pull out dash panel insert -KX2- -1- so that connectors be‐

come accessible.

– Disconnect electrical connector -A- by releasing locking bar

-B- in -direction of arrow-.

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Note

The dash panel insert -KX2- must not be dismantled.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

– Perform functional check of dash panel insert -KX2-.

Specified torques

Component

Specified torque

1.5 Nm

Bolts for dash panel insert -

KX2-

1.2.2

Removing and installing dash panel in‐

sert -KX2- from model year 2017

Note

Before renewing the dash panel insert, the work procedure ⇒

page 55 should be carried out in order that the data stored in

the control unit can be read.

Special tools and workshop equipment required

♦ Protective film -VAS 6773-

♦ Torque screwdriver -V.A.G 1624-

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♦ Socket insert -T10113-

Removing

Note

♦ If one of the components is defective, the dash panel insert

-K- must be renewed as a complete unit.

♦ All indicator lamps in the dash panel insert -K- are equipped

with light-emitting diodes. Light-emitting diodes cannot be

renewed separately if defective.

♦ The dash panel insert -K- must not be dismantled.

♦ If the dash panel insert -K- with the control unit in dash panel

insert -J285- is to be renewed, start the respective function

⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

– Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.

– Pull out ignition key.

– Using electric or mechanical adjustment mechanism, extend

steering wheel completely and move to lowest position.

Note

Steering wheel and steering column trim do not have to be

removed.

– Unclip trim cover of upper steering column trim ⇒ General

body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68; Compartments/covers;

Removing and installing upper steering column trim.

– Unscrew bolts -arrows- from dash panel insert -KX2- -1-.

– Insert protective film -VAS 6773- -2- into gap -arrows- be‐

tween dash panel insert -KX2- -1- and dash panel cowling.

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Note

If the protective film -VAS 6773- -2- is not used, the dash panel

cowling and dash panel insert -KX2- -1- may be damaged.

– Pull out dash panel insert -KX2- -1- so that connectors be‐

come accessible.

– Disconnect electrical connector -A- by releasing locking bar

-B- in -direction of arrow-.

Note

The dash panel insert -KX2- must not be dismantled.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:

– Perform functional check of dash panel insert -KX2-.

Specified torques

Component

Specified torque

1.5 Nm

Bolts for dash panel insert -

KX2-

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1.2.3

Renewing dash panel insert -KX2-

Note

♦ If a new dash panel insert is installed in the vehicle, the

control unit of the dash panel insert must be adjusted to the

different combination possibilities depending on the associ‐

ated country settings, number of cylinders and engine type.

♦ To adapt the integrated immobiliser to the engine control

unit, the data from the engine control unit has to be stored in

the replacement dash panel insert.

♦ After installing a new dash panel insert, all ignition keys must

be adapted.

– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ Electrical system, Gen‐

eral information; Rep. gr. 97; Vehicle diagnosis, testing and

information systems; Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester.

– Start diagnosis ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester.

1.2.4

Coding dash panel insert -KX2-

– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ Electrical system, Gen‐

eral information; Rep. gr. 97; Vehicle diagnosis, testing and

information systems; Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester.

– Start diagnosis, and code dash panel insert -KX2- ⇒ Vehicle

diagnostic tester.

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