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:
Overview of the driver side
Fig. 5 Overview of the driver side (left-hand
drive vehicles)
Fig. 6 Overview of the driver side (right-hand
drive vehicles)
Key for and :
Button for interior monitoring
Light switch
Daytime running lights or daytime headlights
Automatic hea ...
Measuring axial play of camshaft
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Universal dial gauge bracket -VW 387-
Dial gau ...
Assembly overview - charge air system
Note
Check all air hoses and pipes for firm seating and leaks before
carrying out tests or repairs.
Observe rules for cleanliness
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Coolant hose
2 -
Bolt
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