Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Contact corrosion

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Electrical system / Technical data / Repair instructions / Contact corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fasteners (bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) are used.

Therefore, only fastening elements with a special surface coating are installed in the vehicle.

In addition, rubber and plastic parts as well as adhesives are made of electrically non-conductive materials.

If there is any doubt about the suitability of parts, a general rule is to use new parts → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Please observe the following:

Use only Genuine replacement parts which are tested and compatible with aluminium.

Use only Volkswagen Genuine Accessories.

Damage due to contact corrosion is not covered by warranty.

Routing and securing wiring

Mark lines prior to removal to prevent them from being interchanged and to ensure that they are fitted in their original positions. This applies for fuel, hydraulic a ...

Other materials:

Overview - rear axle, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive
I - → Chapter „Subframe“ II - → Chapter „Anti-roll bar“ III - → Chapter „Suspension link, track rod“ IV&n ...

Fixing position of subframe, multi-link suspension, front-wheel drive, except for e-Golf and Golf GTE
Special tools and workshop equipment required Locating pins -T10096- Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- ...

Removing automatic distance control unit from and installing on retaining plate, variant 2
Note If the automatic distance control unit -J428- is renewed, start the respective function → Vehicle diagnostic tester. Special tools and workshop equipment required ...