Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Electrical components

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Technical data / Repair instructions / Electrical components

At some point, you have probably received an electric shock when touching a metal object. This is due to the electrostatic charge accumulated by the human body. This charge can cause malfunctions if you touch the electric steering rack and steering column components.

–	Before working on electrical components, touch an earned object, such as a water pipe or a lifting platform. Do not directly touch connector contacts.

Electrical components

Nuts and bolts

Loosen and tighten bolts and securing nuts for covers and housings diagonally. Avoid canting particularly sensitive parts such as comtrol ...

Evaluating accident vehicles

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Other materials:

Ultrasonic air conditioner cleaning unit -VAS 6189A
The ultrasonic air conditioner cleaning unit -VAS 6189A- must be placed in the front-passenger footwell and sprays the agent Aero-Clean. Aero-Clean neutralises microbes and bacteria in the heater and air conditioner unit. The device is p ...

After changing a wheel
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Clean the tools as necessary and place them back in the foam rubber holder in the luggage compartment. Stow the spare wheel, temporary spare wheel or the removed wheel safely in the luggage compartment. Th ...

Assembly overview - sump and oil pump
Note Metal shavings or a large quantity of small metal particles found during engine repair could indicate that the crankshaft bearings or conrod bearings are damaged. To avoid any subsequent damage, the following work must be carried out following the repair: Caref ...