Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Disposal

Checklist for evaluating running gear on accident vehicles

Damage to running gear may go unnoticed during repairs to load-bearing and suspension parts of accident vehicles. Under certain circumstances, this undiscovered damag ...

Releasing gas and draining front gas-filled shock absorbers, conventional shock absorbers

Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice, with piston rod pointing downwards.   WARNING Safet ...

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Information on wheel rims
Structure of wheel rim 1 -  Wheel rim flange Stop for tyre side beading 2 -  Hump (H2) on both shoulders of rim Prevents the tyre slipping off the shoulder of the rim while driving through tight b ...

Hydraulic system
General notes on brake fluid Only use new brake fluid conforming to VW standard (VW 501 14).   Note Brake fluid is poisonous. Also due to its corrosive effect brake fluid must not come into c ...

Removing and installing inner door cover
Special tools and workshop equipment required       Note Removal and installation are described only for the left cover. The right side is similar. Removing ...