Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Cleaning steel wheels
Accumulated brake dust can only be removed with an industrial cleaner. Steel wheels should therefore be cleaned regularly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be touched up before the metal starts to rust.
Caring for and cleaning alloy wheels
Wash grit and brake dust from alloy wheels approximately every 2 weeks. Then use an acid-free detergent to clean the wheels. Volkswagen recommends applying a hard wax compound to the wheels approximately every 3 months.
It is important to remove road salt and brake dust by washing the wheels at regular intervals, to deter corrosion to the alloy.
Always use an acid-free detergent for alloy wheels. Car polish or other abrasive agents should not be used on the wheels.
If the protective coating is damaged, e.g. by stone impact, the damaged area should be repaired immediately.
Cleaning and caring for chrome and aluminium trim parts
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Use a damp, clean, lint-free and soft cloth to clean the surfaces.
For heavy soiling use a special solvent-free cle ...
Care of rubber seals
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The rubber seals on the doors, windows etc. will seal
better, remain flexible and last longer if they are treated at regul ...
Other materials:
Assembly overview - steering column switch module, with mechanical ignition
lock
1 -
Ignition key
2 -
Lock cylinder
Removing and installing
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3 -
Immobiliser reader coil -D2-
Removing and installing
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Assembly overview- net partition
1 -
Net partition
Removing and installing
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2 -
Bolt
4.5 Nm
3 -
Remove fitting eye trim
Allocation
→ Electronic Parts Catalogue
Removing and installing
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Run-flat tyre system PAX, checking support ring
As with tyres, the support ring does not always need to be
renewed after driving with a flat tyre.
If the following damage can be observed, renew the support
ring:
Broken par ...
