Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing underbody covers – petrol/diesel
Note
| The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on engine fitted. |
| Removing |
| – | Remove centre underbody panels → Chapter. |
| – | Release retaining tab and pull out front cover -2- or -5- in direction of travel backwards off catches. |
| – | Unscrew nuts -3-. |
| – | Remove underbody panel -1- or -4-. |
| Installing |
| Install in the reverse order of removal observing the following: |
| Specified torque |
| l | Nuts → Item |
Assembly overview - underbody covers, hybrid vehicles
1 -
Front cover
Left and right
2 -
Underbody cover
Left and right
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
3&nbs ...
Removing and installing front underbody cover – e-Golf
Removing
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Remove bolts -2-.
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Unscrew nuts -3-.
–
Remove underbody cover -1-.
Installing
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Other materials:
Assembly overview - toothed belt, engine codes CPTA, CHPA, CZEA, CZDA
1 -
Toothed belt
Before removing, mark direction of rotation with chalk or
felt-tipped marker pen.
Check for wear
Removing
→ Chapter
Installing (adjusting valve timing), CPTA, CZEA
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Checking radial clearance of conrods
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Plastigage
Procedure
–
Remove conrod bearing cap.
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Clean bearing cap and bearing journal.
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Releasing gas and draining front gas-filled shock absorbers, conventional
shock absorbers
Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice, with
piston rod pointing downwards.
WARNING
Safety goggles must be worn when drilling.
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Dril ...