How To: Remove 2012+ Passat ECU bracket

[AARodriguez Corp.]

Tools required:
Dremel and 1" abrasive wheel
Flat blade screw driver with a good grip
Home made tool from a steel strap
video that gives you an idea of what to do and how to use your home made hook tool

notes: Removal of air intake is required
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwCSlk83gGs

http://malonetuning.com/how-reset-adblue-2011-vag-ecus
required for converting to off-road use

 

[compu_85]

Like how the tool protects the wiring harness

-J

 

[paramedick]

Just like removing the ignition on a MGB!

 

[AARodriguez Corp.]

Like how the tool protects the wiring harness

-J

Thanks.

 

[jck66]

Hi, on behalf of other confused readers, why would I need to do this? Has VW glued the ECU into this car to save me from myself?

 

[compu_85]

Yes it's attached with a security bolt.

-J

 

[tadawson]

The head of the bolt was not visible to see the type, but why not just get the correct tool to remove it in the first place?

- Tim

 

[compu_85]

The bolt head snaps off when you tighten it. That's how the security works.

 

[carlrx7]

do they sell security bolts?

 

[tadawson]

The bolt head snaps off when you tighten it. That's how the security works.

Ah, one of those evil, annoying, turdparts . . .

And it sure slowed you down a lot, didn't it?


NOT!!!

- Tim

 

[compu_85]

It's more of a tamper evident feature... VW has been cracking down on tuners a lot in the last few years.

-J

 

[AARodriguez Corp.]

do they sell security bolts?

Yes, you can buy them at the dealer or ask your tuner for them, I give them out free upon request with a tune