Removing Polo GTI (9N) ECU

[jorjet27]

Hey y'all!

Looking to send my ECU over to custom-code for a tune. I have had a good look at the ECU and will have a crack at taking it out over the weekend, but does anybody have any tips?

It looks like I may have remove the airbox filter and/or the windscreen wipers & rain protector cover, to get it...

thanks

[jorjet27]

hey y'all!
figured it out - i did have to remove the windscreen wipers, rain protector cover & airbox filter to get to the ECU, the biggest issue I had was removing the screwless bolts. The dremel didnt work for me (couldnt get enough torque) so I had to make a trip to bunnings to get rounded bolt removers.

all good though!! nuhn!!!!!!

[jamesdavid]

How did you go getting them out, they can be a real pain in the ass haha.

[h100vw]

Irwin Bolt Grip Nut Remover Expansion Set | eBay

These work every time.

[jorjet27]

hey all, how are you managing to keep the ECU fixed without the protecting case mount?? right now i'm using cable ties... haha

[h100vw]

hey all, how are you managing to keep the ECU fixed without the protecting case mount?? right now i'm using cable ties... haha

I'll send you back some bolts to replace the anti-tamper ones. If find some with 10mm heads they should fit.

Gavin

[jorjet27]

ah thanks Gavin, but I actually want to get rid of the protective casing. From pictures I've seen it looks like people just ditch em. I was just curious on how they have mounted it without using the protective casing