Upgrade to RNS-510 - Necessary tools

NECESSARY TOOLS

It does not require many tools to place the RNS510 as it is a plug-n-play device. You will need the following:

• Trim Removers

trim removers

To remove the plastic decoration without causing scratches. You can find them on ebay with a maximum of 20 euros per set. We have read that for the same job some have successfully used a phonecard.

• TORX size T20.

torx

• Double sided duct tape.

tape

• (applies only to 2nd generation systems) A special tool for removing the electric pins from the black socket on the back of the audio system.

pin tool

• (applies only to 2nd generation systems) The vag-com cable from the ross-tech company to reprogram the car's brain. You can obtain the cable from a third party. It also needs a portable PC.

vag-com

• (applies only to 2nd generation systems) It is necessary to buy a new Canbus system if the RNS-510 firmware is later than version 1100.

vw-can-bus-gateway