Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Electrical components

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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 ...

Raising wheel bearing assembly to unladen position (vehicles with coil springs), front axle

Special tools and workshop equipment required Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- Tensioning strap -T10038- Support -T10149- ...

Other materials:

Checking oil pressure
Special tools and workshop equipment required Oil pressure tester -V.A.G 1342- Procedure Oil level OK: checking → Booklet. ...

Pre-bleeding brake system pressure accumulator -VX70-
Special tools and workshop equipment required Sealing plug repair kit -1H0 698 311 A- – Connect commercially available b ...

High-pressure safety valve
The high-pressure safety valve is fitted to the air conditioner compressor or the receiver. The valve opens at a pressure above approx. 38 bar and closes again when the pressure has dropped (approx. 30 bar). Not all the ...