Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Absorbent glass mat battery
| Maintenance-free battery with a contained electrolyte and no
colour indicator |
| Lead-acid battery where the electrolyte is contained within
a microscopic glass mat (AGM). The battery is sealed and fitted
with valves. |
| AGM is the abbreviation for absorbent glass mat. |
| Due to containment of the electrolyte, this type of battery
cannot have a colour indicator. Absorbent glass mat batteries
are identified by the abbreviation AGM on the battery. |
 Note
| Always replace an absorbent glass mat battery with another
absorbent glass mat battery. |
|
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte
(wet battery).
Caution
No stickers may be ...
Recognition and avoidance of dangers
Batteries can be dangerous. These dangers can be avoided
when the warnings on the battery, in the operating manu ...
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Cleaning wheels
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Cleaning steel wheels
Accumulated brake dust can only be removed with an industrial cleaner. Steel
wheels should therefore be cleaned regularly with a separate sponge.
Any damage to the paint on steel wheels should be t ...
Steering rack
To achieve the desired results when performing repairs on
the steering rack it is important to work with the greatest
possible care and cleanliness, and to use proper tools in good
condition. Also note the basic rules on safety when performing
repair pro ...
Assembly overview - luggage compartment side trim, saloon
Note
The illustration shows the luggage compartment side trim on the
left side. The right-hand side is similar (mirror image of left-hand
side).
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Luggage compartment side trim
Removing and installing
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