Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Uprated shock absorbers and coil springs
| Diving or dipping of the rear end between pulling vehicle
and trailer can be avoided with the use of uprated shock
absorbers and coil springs on the rear axle. These shock
absorbers and springs can also be retrofitted in many cases by a
Volkswagen workshop, unless of course they were installed
ex-factory. For allocation of the shocks and springs refer to
→ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”. |
| Diving or dipping and trailer snaking can also be avoided
with stabilisation aids that can be procured in most European
countries via Volkswagen dealerships and also installed by them. |
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| Notes on operation and driving |
 Note
| It is essential that the notes on operation and driving,
which can be found in the operating instructions of your
vehicle, are read and observed. |
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Since higher demands are placed on the engine cooling system
when a trailer is being towed, the cooling system is uprated in
conjunction with factory fitted towing at ...
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The drive is provided by the test rig.
For vehicles with a manual gearbox, ensure that the gear
lever is in neutral for the test. For vehicles with an automatic
gearbox, ensure that the selector lever is in
»N«.
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Removing and installing front footwell illumination bulb -L151-/-L152-
Note
If an LED front footwell light is faulty, the entire light
must be renewed.
Removing
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Remove front footwell light -K268-/-K269-
→ Chapter.
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Removing and installing condensation drainage (LHD)
Removing
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Remove right centre console trim in footwell
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
Risk of damage to airbag control unit. Connectors may corrode if
moisture enters.After disconnecting, ...
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