What are the two types of antennas used and how are they replaced on Volkswagen Jetta?

There are two types of antennas used on these models. A grid type and a roof-mounted type. The grid type is an integral component of the rear window or windows, depending on the model, and to replace these antennas, the rear window or side window(s) must be replaced. Begin by removing the rear headliner trim and D-pillar trim from both sides. Next, take out the rear reading light or luggage compartment light housing for wagons. Disconnect the antenna cable(s) and carefully pull down the headliner at the rear or remove the entire headliner. Then, remove the mounting nut and antenna from the roof, ensuring to disconnect the electrical connections before removing the mounting nut. Installation is the reverse of removal.

How to properly remove and install an antenna mast on Volkswagen Passat?

Hold firmly the bottom of the antenna mast and rotate the mast to loosen up the base where it is screwed. To replace the base or cable, the headliner will have to be taken off to reach the nut on the bottom of the antenna base which is on the inside. A home mechanic would find this task to be complicated and should be done by a dealer or professional auto stereo shop. The antenna mast is installed in the opposite of the un-installation process.

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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 5K0-962-132-A
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- Other Name: Aerial
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- Arteon | 2019-2023 | SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Atlas | 2018-2023 | Launch Edition, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2023 | S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Beetle | 2013-2014 | Base, R-Line, TDI, Turbo | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- GTI | 2015-2021, 2010-2013 | Autobahn, Base, Rabbit Edition, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2015-2021 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, TSi, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Golf Alltrack | 2017-2019 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Golf R | 2015-2019 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Jetta | 2011-2024 | Base, GLI, GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, GLI Autobahn, GLI S, GLI SE, GLI SEL, Hybrid, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SEL, Hybrid SEL Premium, R-Line, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport, TDI, TDI Premium, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 7B0-907-889
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- Routan | 2009-2014 | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium | 6 Cyl 3.6 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 1K0-035-507-L
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- Other Name: Roof Aerial; Antenna, Antenna Assembly
- Replaces: 1K0-035-507-D, 561-035-497
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- Beetle | 2012-2019 | #PinkBeetle, Base, Classic, Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, Fleet Edition, GSR, R-Line, R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL, TDI, Turbo, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Jetta | 2018, 2010-2014 | GLI, S, SE, SE Sport, SEL, Sport, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Passat | 2016-2017 | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 5Q0-035-507-K-5FQ
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- Other Name: Roof Aerial; Antenna
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- Atlas | 2021-2022, 2018-2019 | Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- GTI | 2018-2021 | Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf R | 2018-2019 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 3C0-909-141
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- Other Name: Aerial
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- Beetle | 2012-2019 | #PinkBeetle, Base, Classic, Coast, Denim, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, Fleet Edition, GSR, R-Line, R-Line S, R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL, TDI, Turbo, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 1J0-035-505-E
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- Replaces: 1J0-035-505-B
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- Beetle | 2006-2010 | 2.5, Base, S, SE, TDI | 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Golf | 1999-2006 | GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS TDI, GTI, GTI 1.8T, GTI 20th Anniversary, GTI 337, GTI GLS, GTI GLX, GTI VR6, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Jetta | 1999-2005 | GL, GL TDI, GLI, GLS, GLS TDI, GLX, TDI, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.9 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
- Passat | 1998-2005 | 4 Motion, GL, GL TDI, GLS, GLS 4 Motion, GLS TDI, GLX, GLX 4 Motion, W8 | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 3C0-035-507-AK
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- Other Name: Antenna Assembly
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- Beetle | 2018-2019 | Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 2018-2019 | GT, R-Line, S, SE, SE R-Line, SEL Premium, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 3G9-035-534
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- Other Name: Aerial; Antenna, Antenna Assembly
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- Arteon | 2019-2023 | SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Atlas | 2021-2024 | Peak Edition SE, Peak Edition SEL, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line, SEL R-Line Black | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- GTI | 2018-2021 | Autobahn, Rabbit Edition, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- ID.4 | 2021-2023 | 1st Edition, Pro, Pro S, Pro S Plus, S, Standard | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
- Jetta | 2019-2024 | GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, GLI Autobahn, GLI S, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 2020-2022 | Limited Edition, R-Line, S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Taos | 2022-2024 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 5Q0-035-507-N-5FQ
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- Arteon | 2019-2020 | SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 5Q0-035-507-AE-5FQ
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- Other Name: Roof Aerial; Antenna
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- Arteon | 2019-2020 | SE, SE R-Line, SEL, SEL Premium, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Jetta | 2019 | GLI 35th Anniversary Edition, GLI Autobahn, GLI S, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 3C0-035-507-AG
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- Other Name: Antenna Assembly
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- Tiguan | 2016-2017 | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Tiguan Limited | 2017-2018 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 5Q0-035-507-D-5FQ
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- GTI | 2015-2017 | Autobahn, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2015-2016 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Golf R | 2015-2017 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf SportWagen | 2015-2016 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- e-Golf | 2015-2016 | Limited Edition, SE, SEL Premium | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 5Q0-035-507-L-5FQ
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- Other Name: Roof Aerial; Antenna Assembly
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- GTI | 2015-2017 | Autobahn, S, SE, Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2015-2017 | Base, Launch Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Golf Alltrack | 2017-2019 | S, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Golf R | 2015-2017 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf SportWagen | 2015-2019 | Limited Edition, S, SE, SEL, TDI S, TDI SE, TDI SEL | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL
- Tiguan | 2018 | SEL, SEL Premium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- e-Golf | 2015-2016 | Limited Edition, SE, SEL Premium | BATTERY EV (EV/BEV)
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 5Q0-035-507-AC-5FQ
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- Other Name: Roof Aerial; Antenna
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- Arteon | 2021-2023 | SE, SE R-Line, SEL Premium R-Line, SEL R-Line | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 2020-2022 | R-Line, S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 3C0-035-507-R
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- Other Name: Satellite Ant
- Replaces: 3C9-035-507, 3C0-035-507-J
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- Beetle | 2018-2019, 2012-2015 | Base, Classic, Dune, Final Edition SE, Fleet Edition, GSR, R-Line, S, SE, TDI, Turbo | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- GTI | 2007-2014 | Base, Driver's Edition, Fahrenheit, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2010-2014 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Golf R | 2012-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Jetta | 2010-2014 | S, SE, SEL, TDI, TDI Cup Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- R32 | 2008 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
- Rabbit | 2007-2009 | 2.5, S | 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Touareg | 2008-2016 | Base, Hybrid, TDI, TDI Executive, TDI Lux, TDI R-Line, TDI Sport, V6 Executive, V6 Lux, V6 R-Line, V6 Sport, VR6, X | 10 Cyl 5.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 3C0-035-507-M
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- Replaces: 3C0-035-507-E, 3C0-035-507
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- CC | 2009-2017 | 4 Motion, Executive, Executive 4 Motion, Lux, Lux Limited, Lux Plus, Luxury, R-Line, R-Line Executive, Sport, Sport Plus, Trend, V6 Executive 4Motion, VR6, VR6 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive, VR6 Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- GTI | 2010-2014 | Base, Driver's Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2010-2014 | Base, TDI | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- Golf R | 2012-2013 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 2008-2010 | Komfort, Lux, Turbo, VR6 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Tiguan | 2012-2017 | R-Line, S, SE, SEL, Sport, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Touareg | 2011-2016 | Hybrid, TDI, TDI Executive, TDI Lux, TDI R-Line, TDI Sport, V6 Executive, V6 Lux, V6 R-Line, V6 Sport, VR6, X | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 3C0-035-507-AA
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- Other Name: Roof Aerial; Antenna
Fits the following Volkswagen Models:
- Beetle | 2012-2019 | #PinkBeetle, Base, Classic, Coast, Dune, Final Edition SE, Final Edition SEL, Fleet Edition, GSR, R-Line, R-Line SE, R-Line SEL, S, SE, SEL, TDI, Turbo, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
- GTI | 2010-2014 | Base, Driver's Edition, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 2012-2013 | S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, TDI SE, TDI SEL, Wolfsburg Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L DIESEL, 5 Cyl 2.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Touareg | 2011-2016 | Hybrid, TDI, TDI Executive, TDI Lux, TDI R-Line, TDI Sport, V6 Executive, V6 Lux, V6 R-Line, V6 Sport, VR6, X | 6 Cyl 3.0 L DIESEL, 6 Cyl 3.0 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 3C0-035-507-N
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- Other Name: Roof Aerial; Antenna Assembly
- Replaces: 3C0-035-507-F
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- CC | 2009-2017 | 4 Motion, Executive, Executive 4 Motion, Lux, Lux Limited, Lux Plus, Luxury, R-Line, R-Line Executive, Sport, Sport Plus, Trend, V6 Executive 4Motion, VR6, VR6 4Motion, VR6 4Motion Executive, VR6 Sport | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- GTI | 2010 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Passat | 2009-2010 | Komfort | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 5Q0-035-507-AH-5FQ
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- Other Name: Roof Aerial; Antenna, Antenna Assembly
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- Atlas | 2020-2021 | S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.6 L GAS
- Atlas Cross Sport | 2020-2021 | S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Golf | 2020-2021 | TSi | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS
- Jetta | 2020-2024 | GLI Autobahn, GLI S, R-Line, S, SE, SEL, SEL Premium, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.4 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Tiguan | 2021-2024 | S, SE | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Volkswagen Antenna Part Number: 3D0-035-507-L-GRU
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- Other Name: Roof Aerial; Antenna
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- Phaeton | 2004-2006 | V8, W12 | 12 Cyl 6.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.2 L GAS

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Volkswagen Antenna

Volkswagen Antenna provides clear radio and navigation reception and data reception to keep drivers entertained and informed wherever they go. Founded in 1937, the brand started out with the daring ambition of making a car for everyone, and the same spirit drives the company today. From the iconic Beetle to the jolly Type 2 van, VW models have always combined character with functionality. Modern VW cars pack TSI turbo engines for lively power and solid fuel economy, and the flexible MQB platform allows the brand to share strong safety structures throughout its lineup. Digital cockpits, touchscreen MIB infotainment systems, park assist, and head-up displays provide drivers with intuitive control without clutter. The brand is also driving forward with all-electric ID vehicles, demonstrating its ambitions to innovate and travel more cleanly. Just as these cars evolve, so does the brand's approach to in-car connectivity, and that is where the second key component comes in. The Antenna uses small steel or composite elements that will catch the invisible radio and satellite signals and convert them into electrical signals and send them to the stereo or navigation unit for amplification and clarity. Whether it perches as a short exterior mast, lurks inside glass, or sits low as a roof puck, it is impervious to wind noise, weather, and vandalism and delivers AM, FM, and digital services to every VW, delivering clear sound and accurate data on every journey.

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Volkswagen Antenna Parts and Q&A

Antenna
1K0-035-507-L
Q: What are the two types of antennas used and how are they replaced on Volkswagen Jetta?
A:
There are two types of antennas used on these models. A grid type and a roof-mounted type. The grid type is an integral component of the rear window or windows, depending on the model, and to replace these antennas, the rear window or side window(s) must be replaced. Begin by removing the rear headliner trim and D-pillar trim from both sides. Next, take out the rear reading light or luggage compartment light housing for wagons. Disconnect the antenna cable(s) and carefully pull down the headliner at the rear or remove the entire headliner. Then, remove the mounting nut and antenna from the roof, ensuring to disconnect the electrical connections before removing the mounting nut. Installation is the reverse of removal.
Antenna
1J0-035-505-A
Q: How to properly remove and install an antenna mast on Volkswagen Passat?
A:
Hold firmly the bottom of the antenna mast and rotate the mast to loosen up the base where it is screwed. To replace the base or cable, the headliner will have to be taken off to reach the nut on the bottom of the antenna base which is on the inside. A home mechanic would find this task to be complicated and should be done by a dealer or professional auto stereo shop. The antenna mast is installed in the opposite of the un-installation process.