Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear lid
Special tools and workshop equipment
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Remove upper rear lid trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
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Remove lower rear lid trim
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70. |
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Remove high-level brake light
→ Electrical system; Rep. gr.94 |
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Remove connectors of all installed electrical components. |
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Thread electric cables/wire together with rubber grommet
-2- out of rear lid. |
Note
The connectors -4- for wires
-2- are located on left C-pillars. |
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Loosen bolts -5- on left and right
hinges (do not unbolt completely). |
Further dismantling requires the assistance of a second mechanic. |
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Remove gas struts -3-
→ Chapter. |
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Now, remove bolts -5- completely and
then remove rear lid -1-. |
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Install rear lid -1- with the aid of a
2nd mechanic. |
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Install gas struts -3-
→ Chapter. |
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Guide wires -2- into rear lid and
attach rubber grommet. |
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Connect connectors of all installed electrical components. |
Further installation is performed in the reverse order of removal. |
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Before closing rear lid, check function of lid release components. |
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Adjusting rear lid
→ Chapter. |
1 -
Rear lid
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
Adjusting
→ Chapter
2 -
Bonnet lock
Removing and insta ...
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-
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