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
- When the seal is removed, the sealant on the inside of the seal will be spread and the flanks will be bent out slightly. If the seal is then refitted, sealing and firm seating are no longer guaranteed.
- Therefore, each seal that is completely removed must be replaced with a seal known as a “tap-on seal”.
- If a seal has been partially removed, squeeze sides of seal together before installing
| 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-
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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:
Rear view
Fig. 3 Overview of the rear of the vehicle
Key for :
High-mounted brake light
Rear window
Rear window heating
Rear wiper
Tail light cluster
Tailgate
Rear sensors for the ParkPilot or Park
Assist system
Mounting for the rear to ...
Removing and installing dash panel insert trim
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Removing
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Release locking lever of steering wheel pos ...
Assembly overview - tail lights in rear lid, with LEDs
1 -
Bulb holder
For left reversing light bulb -M16-/right reversing light bulb
-M17-.
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Reversing light bulb
Left reversing light bulb -M16- ...
