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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing rear lid seal

In the factory a sealant is applied to the rear lid seal, the seal is fitted to the body flange and then rolled on.

Note

Removing and installing rear lid seal

Removing
–  Pull seal -1- off body flange -2-.
Installing
–  Align seal -1- with vulcanised point for securing the gas strut -arrows-.
–  Press seal -1- evenly onto body flange by hand.
Removing and installing striker pin
Special tools and workshop equipment required         Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- ...

Removing and installing gas strut
Removing       Note The rear lid must be supported when a gas strut is removed. One gas strut alone cannot support an ope ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing floor covering
Removing –  Remove front seats → Chapter. –  Remove rear bench seat → Chapter. –  Remove sill panel mouldings → Chapter ...

Safety precautions when working on vehicles with a Start/Stop system
During work on vehicles with Start/Stop system, observe the following:   WARNING Injury hazard as a result of automatic engine start in vehicles with Start/Stop system ...

Removing and installing spring, torsion beam axle
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-   Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/3A- ...

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