Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing sill panel moulding, 2-door model
 Note
| Removal and installation are described for the left
vehicle side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate. |
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Wedges -T10383 |
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Remove rear bench seat
→ Chapter. |
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Release sill panel moulding -1-
from side member and beading of door seal
-arrows- using wedge -T10383-. |
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Remove spreader clip -1-. |
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Release locking lug -3- of sill
panel moulding from side trim panel -arrow
A- using wedge -T10383-. |
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At the same time, pull sill panel moulding
-2- towards front off side trim
panel -arrow B-. |
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Remove sill panel moulding. |
Note
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Before installing, check all fasteners for damage and
renew if necessary. |
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Remove any retaining clips left in body mountings
using removal tool -T40280- and fit them in sill panel
moulding for installation. |
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Following installation, ensure that the sill panel
moulding is positioned in the door seal beading. |
| Installation is carried out in reverse order. |
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1 -
Foot rest
Removing and installing
→ Chapter
2 -
Bolt
2 Nm
3 -
Nut
Qty. 3
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Note
Removal and installation are described for the left vehicle
side. Follow same instructions for the right side as
appropriate.
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Other materials:
Checking exhaust system for leaks
Procedure
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Start engine and run at idling speed.
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Seal end exhaust pipes with cloths or plugs, for example,
for the duration of the leakage test.
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Check (by l ...
Checklist
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified
order before working in the engine compartment :
Park the vehicle on a level and stable
surface.
Depress and hold the brake pedal until
the engine has stopped.
Switch on the electronic parking brake
Braki ...
Checking shock absorbers when removed
Defective shock absorbers can be identified by loud rumbling
noises when driving, caused by wheel hopping, especially on bad
roads. Heavy fluid leakage is an additional visual indication.
Note
Shock absorbers are maintenance-fre ...
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