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:

Battery with »enhanced« colour indicator
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte (wet battery). Caution No stickers may be removed and do not replenish with distilled water. Only perform a visual check. Refer to ...

Assembly overview - deformable element
1 - Front deformable element 2 - Bolt 6.0 Nm 3 - Rear deformable element 4 - Bolt 6.0 Nm ...

Removing and installing cylinder head
Special tools and workshop equipment required Socket -3410- Removing Note Fit all heat shield sleeves in the same place when installing. ...