Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Introduction

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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

Using unsuitable hubcaps, or fitting them incorrectly, can cause accidents and serious injuries.

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

Remove the hubcaps carefully and fit them again properly so as to avoid damage to the vehicle.

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:

Lowering rear axle, multi-link suspension, four-wheel drive
Special tools and workshop equipment required Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332- Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A- ...

Test preparations, wheel alignment with no driver assist systems
Special tools and workshop equipment required Wheel alignment computer -V.A.G 1813F- or VW/Audi-approved wheel alignment units Brake pedal depressor -V.A.G 1869/2- Tool insert 18 mm -T10179- Shock absorber set ...

Charging battery with battery charger -VAS 5900-
WARNING Danger of injury! Observe warning notices and safety regulations → Chapter! WARNING It is not permissible ...