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
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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 ...
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and safety warnings
Lit up
Possible cause
Solution
Diesel engine is preheating before starting.
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Brake pedal not depressed.
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Fitting a bicycle carrier on the mechanically positioned ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The maximum permitted load on a bicycle carrier mounted
on the ball coupling is 80 kg at a distance of 300 mm. This distance
refers to the gap between the centre of gravity of the bicycle carrier (complete
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