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