Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Electrical components

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

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:

Adjusting wiper arm
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- – Remove wiper arm → Chapter. – Switch ...

Removing and installing upper transverse link, four-wheel drive
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Removing – Loosen wheel bolts. – ...

Renewing trim elements, bolted trim elements
These wheels are fitted with exchangeable trim elements. Follow these instructions during installation. – Clean the thread in the wheel before screwing in the new bolts. ...