Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction
This chapter contains information on the following subjects:
→ Centre cover
→ Wheel cover→ Wheel bolt caps
Additional information and warnings:
- Cleaning and caring for the vehicle exterior
- Vehicle toolkit
- Changing a wheel
- Breakdown set
WARNING
- Incorrectly fitted hubcaps can become loose while the vehicle is in motion and endanger other road users.
- Do not use damaged hubcaps.
- Always ensure that the airflow to cool the brakes is not restricted or reduced. This also applies if hubcaps are retrofitted. If the airflow is not sufficient, the braking distance could increase significantly.
NOTICE
Hubcaps
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Centre cover
Fig. 218 Removing the centre covers by
pulling
Fig. 219 Removing the centre covers by
turning
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe centre cover can be r ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing glove compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783-
Removing
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Remove dash panel end cover on front passenger side
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Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger
side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive
vehicles
Fig. 11 Dash panel near open front passenger
door (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive
vehicles
Key for and :
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Changing a wheel
Fig. 226 Changing a wheel: removing the
wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsRemoving the wheel
Read the checklist.
Loosen the wheel bolts.
Jack up the vehicle.
Using the hexagonal socket in the scr ...
