How to Remove the Stereo From a 2001 Jetta 1.8T

The Volkswagen Jetta arrived as a high-end version of the companys entry-level vehicle, the Rabbit. As the years passed, the Jetta slowly broke away from the Rabbit lineup and began on its own journey. The Jetta was never a true luxury car, but it always had features that made it stick out from the pack. The 2001 Jetta was no exception, as it featured a wide array of high-end features, including anti-lock brakes, a security system, keyless entry and an AM-FM radio with a cassette player and eight speakers. Removing the 2001 Jettas radio is a straightforward task, but requires a special tool.

Instructions

Removal

1

Find the radios four-digit security code, if you are reinstalling the original radio. If you are installing a new or used radio, it should have included a card with a four-digit code. If you cannot find the security code, see a Volkswagen dealership to obtain a new code.

2

Look next to the two sets of radio tuning buttons seek and tune and find the two horizontal, rectangular slots. These are the radio removal key holes.

3

Insert the long end of the Volkswagen radio removal key into the rectangular slots with the flat side of the keys facing the upward and listen for the keys to click into place.

4

Pull the keys toward the rear of the Jetta to slide the radio out of the dashboard until you can access the wiring on the rear of the radio.

5

Slide the radio from the dashboard and disconnect the wiring harnesses on the rear of the radio by holding the unlocking button on each harness and pulling it from the radio the number of harnesses depends on the Jettas audio options. Unplug the antenna wire from the rear of the radio using a slight twisting motion. Remove the radio.

6

Remove the radio removal tools by pressing the unlocking tab on the side of the radio, and pull the key from the hole on the same side of the radio. Repeat this step on the other side of the radio to remove the other key.

Installation

7

Connect the wiring harnesses into their respective receptacles on the rear of the radio they are asymmetrical, so they each can only plug into one receptacle. Plug the antenna wire into its receptacle on the rear of the radio.

8

Slide the radio into its chassis in the dashboard until you hear the locking tabs click into place.

9

Turn the Jettas ignition to the Run position, but do not start the vehicle. Turn the radio on and observe as Safe appears on the radios display, then 1000 3 seconds later.

10

Press and release the 1 preset button until the first number on the radios display matches the first number on the radios four-digit security code. Repeat this step for all four digits of the code using preset number 2 to select the codes second digit, 3 to select the codes third digit and 4 to select the codes second digit.

11

Confirm the code by pressing and holding the right Seek button for at least 2 seconds until you hear an audible beep. Verify the radio functions correctly, then turn the Jettas ignition to the Off position.