Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Increase in temperature due to insufficient tyre pressure
| The graph shows the temperature development of a tyre at a
speed of 180 km/h. |
| A - |
When specified tyre pressure is maintained, the temperature
will remain stable. |
| B - |
Danger zone: When tyre pressure is 0.3 bar below
specification, the temperature rises to above 120° C at higher
speeds. |
| C - |
Critical temperature threshold: A tyre defect will develop. |
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The following points must be observed for vehicles with
four-wheel drive:
Only tyres of the same make, design and tread pattern may be
fi ...
Structure of wheel rim
1 -
Wheel rim flange
Stop for tyre side beading
2 -
Hump (H2) on both shoulders of rim
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Other materials:
Removing and installing emblem with model designation, “R”
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Note
Only remove when radiator grille -3- is
removed.
Removing
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Stowing items of luggage
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Always stow all items of luggage in the vehicle securely.
Distribute items in the vehicle, on the roof and on the trailer as evenly
as possible.
Place heavy objects as far forward in the luggage compartment as p ...
Removing and installing washer jets
Removing
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
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Remove pop-up cylinder
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