RNS510 into Polo install - with pics

[GraveDilute]

But I could not get the dash vents out so I placed magnet up in the roof light area - I will have to move it to uppr right under dash as it will attract metal particles to outside paint.

You can get the dash vents out. As described, you need to remove the "cage" which will then allow you to move the dash vents. They are held in by the "cage"

B/tooth mic install - Clue on removing the roof light section? The back access hatch to the roof light area is easy, but to insert mic where its supposed to go, I was afraid of using my jaycar trim tools to force out the internal ighting section that houses the mic grille. Any tips here? Doesn't feel like it wants to come out so I will ahve easier access to hidden side of the mic grolle.

You need to push from the grille side with a long shafted small diameter screw driver.
It will come out with reasonable force.

[armthehomeless]

Thanks for the write up! I just swapped out my RCD310 for the RCD510. Not that it was hard...but your instructions avoided the inevitable scratched dash!

Oh, and does anyone want to sell me their old 9W2 Bluetooth unit after upgrading to the 9W7? I want Bluetooth streaming but the dealers screwed me and put in the original BT module from 2008. Dodgy!

[saabby]

After 2 weeks admiring my RNS510 and 9W7 sitting on my study desk, I decided that I would get at least the RNS installed tonight.

So mission started at 8.15pm and completed at 9.15pm. Only problem was I removed a little bit of skin in taking the air vents out. That was a bit of a squeeze even after releasing the cage.

Just a few things to contribute:

1. I secure the antenna wire along its journey to the RNS with wire tie as I took it through the middle between the vents and was afraid that it may at some stage tangle up with the vent switches. The wire followed the hazard light switch wires down into the cage.
2. I then used wire tie to secure the "kilometre" of wire attached to GPS antenna to the back of the cage (just behind the top left screw). I felt it was a good spot as it was out of the way and I can be sure that the wire would not contribute to my rattles. Also leaving all the much needed space for the 9W7 and its "kilometre" of wire as mine will sit behind the climate controls.
3. The screws are a little different so do pay attention.
4. Remove the CD before you take out the old unit. After all the warnings and reminders, I forgot. RIP
5. If you don't have the trim removal plastic kit, use an old credit card. Worked a treat. I did order a set on ebay at the same time of my RNS but it is still to arrive.

I had all the intention to add photos but the lighting was so bad, they looked like some shots of an Alien spaceship

To be honest, not looking forward to the mic wire as I had a look under the steering column and just can't quite decide where to run the cable as I don't really want it anywhere near any moving parts (ie steering adjustment mechanism). Also, not a fan of cutting wires so mine will involve pulling the wire up to meet the mic.

By the way, everything is working fine but I have lost my Audio controls on my steering/MDF apart from the volume. Not at all fussed as I used to accidentally change the station when driving like Schumacher. Would love to get the direction arrow programmed though. Let's see what surprises the bluetooth brings.

A big thank you to all who have contributed to this topic and of course GraveDilute for the help

[GraveDilute]

Also, not a fan of cutting wires so mine will involve pulling the wire up to meet the mic.

Not sure why you think you need to cut the wire? I didn't too that

I'll try and pull my finger out and finish off the write up for the difficult part of the install (pulling the wire up and routing it)

[saabby]

Not sure why you think you need to cut the wire? I didn't too that

I'll try and pull my finger out and finish off the write up for the difficult part of the install (pulling the wire up and routing it)

That would be brilliant mate. I read other post that say it is easier to bring the wire down and re-connect it. Was going to route the wire to the back of the paddles pinned to the firewall to avoid tanggle with other components. Any thoughts? Thanks.

[saabby]

Mission accomplished! 9W7 installed. All the good work of our fellow members made it easier than I imagined. Got away with some cuts but that is all. Thought I would add my 2 cents worth as I felt more confident the more I read. So, I did the following with my install:

1. 9W7 module had its "feet" cut off. Yup, there was no way it would get in behind the A/C controls with them. When I started sawing, the re was no turning back.
2. There was actually a lot of stuff to get into that cavity and at some stage I was tempted to place it under the drivers seat but I sawed off the feet. The kilometre of cable was really hard to fit but I tucked it towards the back right. And the adaptor added more cable to the equation. It all fitted in the end with a squash and a squeeze!
3. I wrapped the 9W7 unit in foam wrap. The stuff you get around flat pack furniture as insurance for rattles.
4. The mic cable was pulled threw the whole on the right into the area below the steering column then secured under the fuse box as it ran towards the "A" pillar on the right.
5. Going up the "A" pillar was easy as I just pulled at it as previously posted and it came off. I only took the cable length I needed up the pillar. The remainder I left at the bottom of the "A" pillar which I secured once all was connect to a point behind the dash. As mentioned by many other post, there was no airbag in sight. This one must have been specially designed by David Copperfield for VW - a brilliant illusion.
6. For the cabin light, I decide to remove the curved part first by using my trim remover (ie old credit card) and then removed the light cluster by accessing the securing clips from inside the cavity.
7. The mic had a choice of left or right. I chose right of course. There was a piece of plastic which had to be cut at a few points, similar to removing your mobile sim card from its larger credit card size card. The mic clipped into place nicely.
8. Now, getting the cable from the top of the "A" pillar to the mic was a bit tricky. I attempted to put a coat hanger from the light across to the "A" pillar to attach the cable but it just could not get there. So I inserted the cable into the light cavity from the windscreen then tucked it under the headliner where it met the windscreen then pulled on both ends of the cable securing it - worked a treat and a snug fit. Guaranteed not to rattle

Everything went back into place nicely. As expected, no Phone menu on the MFD and I had to re-enter my RNS code.

On the side, I fear there is not much ventilation around the RNS which could spell overheating

[Schibs]

The biggest trouble for me is refitting the A-pillar into the clips behind. Still struggling with it and installed the 9W7 several months ago

[saabby]

The biggest trouble for me is refitting the A-pillar into the clips behind. Still struggling with it and installed the 9W7 several months ago

Oucha! I just lined up the clips to the holes, made a fist and bashed them in. If there was an airbag, I think it would have deployed

[sVWatt]

Oucha! I just lined up the clips to the holes, made a fist and bashed them in. If there was an airbag, I think it would have deployed

Ditto. Bashed mine so hard, left a mark on the plastic.

It's my own reminder of fitting the RNS 510

[lockwood]

Great photos. How do you 'code' the RCD510, the manual that came with the RCD310 I'm replacing, says you need to code it, but doesn't tell you how?
thanks, John

[frozze]

Hey Grave, have you installed the MDI yet? Where can you install the MDI in a polo? I've got a Polo on order but did not pick the audio pack, so I'll most likely have to install it myself.

[dinoaus]

Does anyone know if the MFD works with the RNS510 for TDI or TSI Polo's? The dealer is telling me it doesn't.

[GraveDilute]

The dealer is correct. You need the high line MFD

[mythik]

The dealer is correct. You need the high line MFD

Yep. The Aus Spec. TSI/TDI come with the midline MFD.

[Tigga1]

I have the 9W7 module installed in my gti and find people have trouble hearing me...does anyone know if the module has a gain setting that can be adjusted...?
I have no trouble hearing them but, unless I lean over and just about shout into the ceiling light, it's hardly satisfactory...
any input appreciated.
cheers