Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing bonnet lock, RHD vehicle
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Remove Bowden cable on mounting bracket
→ Chapter |
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Disconnect connector for bonnet contact switch. |

Note
The connector is secured next to the right headlight. |
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Remove bolts -3- from lock carrier and
remove bonnet lock -1- upwards
-arrow a-. |
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Unclip retainer -5- from bonnet lock. |
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Slightly remove retainer -5- from
bonnet lock -1--arrow b- and unhook cable
-4--arrow c-. |
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Remove microswitch -6- from bonnet
lock. |
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Hook in cable -5--arrow a- and clip
retainer -4- into bonnet lock
-1--arrow b-. |
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Install microswitch -6- in bonnet lock
-arrow c-. |
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Insert bonnet lock -1- into lock
carrier -arrow d-. |
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Connect connector for bonnet contact switch
-6-. |
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Install Bowden cable on mounting bracket
→ Chapter. |
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Adjust bonnet lock
→ Chapter. |
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Before closing bonnet, check function of release lever and cable. |
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Bonnet lock
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - Bowden cable“ |
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removing
Torque wre ...
Removing
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Tighten release lever -1- and unlock
bonnet.
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Insert a small screwdrive ...
Other materials:
Release tools for contacts
The various release tools serve as a means of detaching the
different contacts from the contact housings without damage.
A selection of release tools is included in wiring harness
repair set -VAS 1978- and wiring harness repair set -VAS 1978A- ...
Repairing shock absorber
1 -
Shock absorber
Removing and installing
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Defective shock absorbers must always be degassed and drained before
disposal
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Checking shock absorber following removal
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General description of Midtronics -INC 940- battery tester
Batteries in VW vehicles may only be charged with battery
chargers approved by VW. In the USA/Canada, it is permitted for
the Midtronics -INC 940- battery charger to be used.
Midtronics -INC 940- battery charger combines battery
charging ...
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