Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Areas exposed to stone chipping
Body areas exposed to stone chipping
Note| The marked areas are exposed to stone chipping. |
| When sanding these areas, note thicknesses of the paint structure and avoid sanding through. This is the only way to ensure long-term corrosion protection. |
| – | It is recommended to carefully sand the marked area by hand to avoid “sanding through” the cathodic dip primer. |
| Body overview, 2-door |
Note| The marked areas are exposed to stone chipping. |
| When sanding these areas, note thicknesses of the paint structure and avoid sanding through. This is the only way to ensure long-term corrosion protection. |
| – | It is recommended to carefully sand the marked area by hand to avoid “sanding through” the cathodic dip primer. |
| Body overview, 4-door |
Structure of factory finish, clear coat
Clear coat, 2-door
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Clear coat
Only the coloured areas of the body receive a clear coat.
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Masking areas
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Other materials:
Assembly overview - suspension strut, shock absorber, spring, torsion beam
axle
1 -
Bolt
Renew after removing
50 Nm +45°
2 -
Shock absorber
Removing and installing
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Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drai ...
Removing and installing voltage regulator, manufacturer: Bosch
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Offset screwdriver for slotted-head screws -VAS 6416-
Torque screwdriver -V.A.G 16 ...
The roll-back function for the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The roll-back function can reduce the risk of crush injuries
when closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof . If the electric panorama
sliding/tilting roof cannot close because it is stiff or obstructed, it w ...