Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing bonnet lock, RHD vehicle

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Removing and installing bonnet lock, RHD vehicle

–	Open bonnet.

–	Remove Bowden cable on mounting bracket → Chapter

–	Disconnect connector for bonnet contact switch.

Note

The connector is secured next to the right headlight.

–	Remove bolts -3- from lock carrier and remove bonnet lock -1- upwards -arrow a-.

–	Unclip retainer -5- from bonnet lock.

–	Slightly remove retainer -5- from bonnet lock -1--arrow b- and unhook cable -4--arrow c-.

–	Remove microswitch -6- from bonnet lock.

Installing

Removing and installing bonnet lock, RHD vehicle

–	Hook in cable -5--arrow a- and clip retainer -4- into bonnet lock -1--arrow b-.

–	Install microswitch -6- in bonnet lock -arrow c-.

–	Insert bonnet lock -1- into lock carrier -arrow d-.

–	Screw in bolts -3-.

–	Connect connector for bonnet contact switch -6-.

–	Install Bowden cable on mounting bracket → Chapter.

–	Adjust bonnet lock → Chapter.

–	Before closing bonnet, check function of release lever and cable.

Specified torques

Bonnet lock → Chapter „Assembly overview - Bowden cable“

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