Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

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Observe any country-specific legislation when securing your vehicle in the event of a breakdown.

Additional information and warnings:

Preparation for working in the engine compartment

In an emergency

Changing a wheel

Breakdown set

WARNING

In the event of a sudden driving or braking manoeuvre or accident, a loose vehicle tools container, breakdown set and spare wheel could be flung though the vehicle and cause severe injuries.

Always ensure that the vehicle toolkit, breakdown set and spare wheel or temporary spare wheel are secured in the luggage compartment.

WARNING

Unsuitable or damaged tools in the vehicle toolkit can lead to accidents and injuries.

Never work with unsuitable or damaged tools from the vehicle toolkit.

Stowage

Fig. 216 In the luggage compartment: variable luggage compartment floor folded up First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsThe vehicle toolkit, spare wheel, tempora ...

Other materials:

Assembly overview - brake pedal, RHD vehicles
Note The handbrake pedal travel must not be restricted by additional floor coverings. Do not lubricate or grease the pivot pin. The pivot pin must remain dry. 1 - Bolt 20 Nm 2 - ...

Detaching fibre optic cable from cable harness connector
Removing – Pull fibre optic cable connector off the relevant control unit. – Release the locking mechanism in fibre optic cable connector -1- by pressing it. – ...

Removing and installing engine control unit -J623- (with metal locking plate)
Special tools and workshop equipment required Hot air blower -VAS 1978/14A--1- with nozzle -2- from wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978 B- Small grinder (commerci ...