Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Assembly overview - towing bracket
Note
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Minor differences will be encountered on removal and
installation, depending on version. |
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The specified torques refer only to factory-installed towing
brackets. |
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Request torque specifications for other towing brackets from
the manufacturers. |
- Swivel-mounted towing bracket
- Gas-tight threaded connections
- Qty. 3
 DANGER!
| The bolts function as plugs and seal the passenger
compartment against exhaust fumes, and must be installed without
fail. |
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- Qty. 2 on each side
- Always renew bolts after loosening
- 50 Nm + 90°
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Bowden cable retainer |
1 -
Release lever
In the interior
2 -
Frame
In lock carrier trim
3 -
Grommet
In cross pane ...
Other materials:
Before operating the air conditioning system after recharging with
refrigerant
After installing a new air conditioner compressor or filling
with fresh refrigerant oil (e.g. after blowing out refrigerant
circuit), turn compressor pulley 10 revolutions by hand before
starting engine. This will prevent damage to the air conditioner
...
Saw-tooth wear
Saw-tooth wear is a stepped wear pattern on the individual
tread blocks → Fig.
that can cause increased tyre noise. The saw tooth is caused by
uneven deformation of the tread blocks in the tyre's contact
patch. Saw-tooth wear is more pronounce ...
Assembly overview - gas discharge headlight
1 -
Headlight
Removing and installing
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2 -
Front turn signal bulb
Front left turn signal bulb -M5-
Front right turn signal bulb -M7-
Removing and installi ...
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Towing bracket
Assembly overview - Bowden cable