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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing door arrester

Special tools and workshop equipment required
   
  Note
Removal and installation are only described for the left door retaining strap. The right side is similar.
Removing
 

Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-

Removing and installing door arrester

–  Remove rear door trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
–  Pull off self-adhesive cover.
  For models without loudspeaker pull off self-adhesive cover and remove door retaining strap through opening for loudspeaker -arrow c-.
  For models with loudspeaker detach inner door cover → Chapter and remove through this opening.
–  Unscrew bolt -2- on B-pillar.
–  Remove screws -3- and remove door retaining strap -1-.

 
Installing
   

Removing and installing door arrester

Install in reverse order of removal.
Specified torques
  → Chapter „Assembly overview - door“
Adjusting striker pin
Special tools and workshop equipment required         Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- ...

Removing and installing door inner seal
During production, a sealant is applied to the door inner seals, which are then placed on the door flange and rolled on.   Note   ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing cover for Top Tether child seat anchor
Special tools and workshop equipment required         Wedges -T10383 Removing –  Fold down rear seat backrest. ...

Dimensions – lettering on rear lid, “R-Line”
  Note When fitting the lettering, observe the fitting notes → Anchor. 1 -  Lettering Model designation 2 -  Height dimension 73 ± 1 mm, from upper edge of lettering to tail light. ...

Mounting tyre, run-flat tyres, ultra-high performance tyres
Only trained personnel may perform any assembly work on run-flat tyres and ultra-high-performance tyres. If fitted, check tyre pressure sensor using vehicle diagnostic tester, and renew it as necessary. –  ...

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