Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Areas exposed to stone chipping
Body areas exposed to stone chipping
Note
| The marked areas are exposed to stone chipping. |
| When sanding these areas, note thicknesses of the paint structure
and avoid sanding through. This is the only way to ensure long-term
corrosion protection. |
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It is recommended to carefully sand the marked area by hand to avoid
“sanding through” the cathodic dip primer. |
Note
| The marked areas are exposed to stone chipping. |
| When sanding these areas, note thicknesses of the paint structure
and avoid sanding through. This is the only way to ensure long-term
corrosion protection. |
| – |
It is recommended to carefully sand the marked area by hand to avoid
“sanding through” the cathodic dip primer. |
Clear coat, 2-door
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Clear coat
Only the coloured areas of the body receive a clear coat.
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Other materials:
Refrigerant R134a
Air conditioners in vehicles use the evaporation and
condensation process. The system contains a liquid with a low
boiling point, called the refrigerant.
The refrigerant used is tetrafluoroethane R134a, which boils
at -26.5°C with vapou ...
Connectors
Repairs to wiring harnesses and
connectors
Note
All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are
available under
→ Electrical System, General Information; Rep. gr.97.
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Checking holding pressure, engine code CWVA
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Pressure tester -VAS 6550-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-3-
Connector cable -VAS 6550/3-4-
Vehicle diagnostic tester
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Structure of factory finish, clear coat
Masking areas