This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Handling seat covers
→ Cleaning cloth seat covers, fabric trim and Alcantara upholstery→ Cleaning and caring for natural leather covers
→ Cleaning leatherette upholstery→ Cleaning stowage compartments, drink holders and ash trays
→ Cleaning and caring for the dash panel, wooden trims and plastic parts→ Cleaning seat belts
Modern fabrics, such as dark denim, are often not colourfast. Light-coloured upholstery (soft materials or leather) is particularly sensitive to staining caused by these fabrics, even if you are careful. This is not caused by a fault in the upholstery, but by the non-colourfast nature of the garments.
Leaving stains, dirt and other deposits on the surface of vehicle components and cloth seat covers for a long time can make it difficult to clean and treat them. Stains, dirt and deposits may become impossible to remove, particularly if left for a long time.
Additional information and warnings:
WARNING
Car care products can be toxic and hazardous. Unsuitable care products and incorrect application of care products can cause accidents, serious injuries, burns or poisoning.WARNING
Incorrect care and cleaning of vehicle parts can impair the safety features of the vehicle and cause serious injury.NOTICE
Suitable care products are available from a Volkswagen dealership.
Removing and installing inner door handle
The inner door handle is clipped into trim panel.
Note
Removal and installation are described for the trim
panel on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front
passenger side as appropriate.
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Removing and installing crash bar
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331
Removing
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Remove knee airbag with igniter
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Masking areas, front body
Masking areas, plenum chamber
A -
No sealant on threads or contact surfaces.
C -
No cathodic dip primer, surfacer or top coat on threads or contact
surfaces.
D -
Threads free of surfacer and top-coat pa ...