Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear lid
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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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Towing attachment type plate
The trailer load and drawbar load details on the type plate
of the towing attachment are test figures for the device. The
approved details for the relevant vehicle could be below the
trailer load and drawbar load specifications of the trailer.
Figures ca ...
Contact corrosion
Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable connecting
elements (screws, bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only connecting elements with a special
surface coating are fitted in the vehicle.
Moreover, c ...
Renewing front bonded rubber bush for lower suspension link
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Assembly tool -T10219-
Thrust plate -VW 402-
Press tool -VW 411-
Press tool -V ...
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Assembly overview - rear lid
Adjusting rear lid