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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2013BEETLE BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, 2.5L ENG VIN X, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 560 (ELECTRONIC ENGINE CONTROL SYSTEM)REMOVAL AND INSTALLATIONPOWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE (PCM)REMOVAL
2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Automatic Trans

Powertrain Control Module (PCM): Removal

2013 Volkswagen Beetle Base, 2D Hatchback, 2.5L Eng VIN X, Automatic TransSECTION Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
    NOTE: Any PCM replacement will require that ALL customer keys are available to be programmed at the time of installation. PCM replacement DOES NOT require new keys.
  1. Retrieve the module configuration. Carry out the module configuration retrieval steps of the Programmable Module Installation procedure. For additional information, refer to PROGRAMMABLE MODULE INSTALLATION .
  2. Remove the cowl panel grille. For additional information, refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  3. Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors.
  4. Remove the bolt and the PCM.
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