Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Care of rubber seals
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The rubber seals on the doors, windows etc. will seal better, remain flexible and last longer if they are treated at regular intervals with a suitable care product.
Use a soft cloth to remove dust and dirt from the rubber seals.
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 therefor ...
De-icing the door lock cylinders
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Volkswagen recommends the use of genuine Volkswagen spray
with lubricating and anti-corrosive properties to de-ice the loc ...
Other materials:
Emptying fuel tank if it is less than 3/4
full
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Removal wedge -3409-
Wrench -T10202-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Fuel extractor -VAS 5190-
Fuel extractor -VAS 5190 A- for E 85 fuel (not shown).
&nb ...
Vehicles with breakdown set, saloon
Depending on equipment level, vehicles are equipped with a
breakdown set.
The breakdown set is located in the tool bag
-3- on the right in the luggage
compartment.
The breakdo ...
Leaks at shock absorbers
Shock absorbers are often replaced because of externally
visible leakage. Inspections on the test rig and in the vehicle
have shown that in the majority of cases this replacement is not
justified.
Slight loss of fluid (“sweating”) at ...
