Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing towing bracket
 Note
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Minor differences will be encountered on removal and
installation, depending on version. |
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For some versions the exhaust system may have to be
detached and the heat shield may have to be pushed aside. |
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Remove bumper cover
→ Chapter. |
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Pull off locking element -7- on release
lever -6--arrow a-. |
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Pull release lever -6- off Bowden cable
-2--arrow b-. |
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Pull Bowden cable -3- out of lock
carrier trim. |
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Thread Bowden cable -2- out of guide
-8--arrow c-. |
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Pull Bowden cable together with grommet -3-
out of vehicle. |
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Pull towing bracket -1- in a parallel
movement out of longitudinal members. |
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Installation is carried out in reverse order. |
 DANGER!
| The bolts -4- function as plugs
and seal the passenger compartment against exhaust fumes, and
must without exception be installed. |
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| Ensure that grommet -3- on Bowden cable
is properly secured in cross panel. |
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Perform functional check after installation of towing bracket. |
1 -
Release lever
In the interior
2 -
Frame
In lock carrier trim
3 -
Grommet
In cross pane ...
Removing
WARNING
It is not permissible to loosen bolts other than
those specified.
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Other materials:
Battery
(VRL007981; Edition 04.2015)
WARNING
Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety
regulations
→ Chapter!
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Checklist
Observe the following information both before and during every journey
to ensure your own safety, and the safety of all passengers and other road users
:
Check that all lights and turn signals
are working properly.
Check the tyre pressure ( Wheels and
tyres Wheels and tyres ...
Removing and installing door arrester
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Note
The description of removal and installation only applies
to the left wing. The right side is si ...
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Assembly overview - Bowden cable
Removing and installing Bowden cable