Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Load-through hatch
Fig. 97 In the rear seat backrest: opening the load-through hatch
Fig. 98 In the luggage compartment: opening the load-through hatch
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings A load-through hatch is located on the rear bench seat behind the centre armrest. It can be used to transport long objects, such as skis, inside the vehicle.
To prevent soiling the vehicle interior use an item such as a blanket to wrap any dirty objects before pushing them through the load-through hatch.
Do not use the middle seat on the rear bench seat to transport passengers when the centre armrest is folded down.
Opening the load-through hatch
- Fold the centre armrest forwards .
- Pull the release lever in the direction of the arrow and fold the cover of the load-through hatch all the way down.
- Open the tailgate.
- Push the long objects through the load-through hatch from the luggage compartment.
- Secure the objects with the seat belt.
- Close the tailgate.
Closing the load-through hatch
- Fold back the cover to the load-through hatch until it clicks into place. The red marking on the luggage compartment side should no longer be visible.
- Close the tailgate.
- If necessary, fold back the centre armrest.
The load-through hatch can also be opened from the luggage compartment. Push down the release lever in the direction of the arrow and push the cover forwards .
Luggage compartment cover
Fig. 96 In the luggage compartment: removing
and installing the luggage compartment cover
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings When attached, the supporting ...
Fastening rings
Fig. 99 In the luggage compartment: fastening
rings
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings You will find fastening rings at the front and rear of
the luggage ...
Other materials:
Safety precautions when working on high-voltage system
Danger to life due to high voltage
The high-voltage system is under high voltage. There is a risk of
severe or fatal injury due to electric shock.
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Persons with life-preserving or other electronic medical devices in
or on their body must not perf ...
Removing and installing fog light, GTI and GTD
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
Removing
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Switch off ignition.
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Cavity sealing, body at front and centre
Cavity sealing, door of 2-door
Illustration shows left side. The right side is the mirror image.
Note
The indicated areas have been treated with cavity sealant and must
be resealed following repairs.
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