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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing towing bracket

Removing
  Note
  •   Minor differences will be encountered on removal and installation, depending on version.
  •   For some versions the exhaust system may have to be detached and the heat shield may have to be pushed aside.
   

Removing and installing towing bracket

–  Remove bumper cover → Chapter.
–  Pull off locking element -7- on release lever -6--arrow a-.
–  Pull release lever -6- off Bowden cable -2--arrow b-.
–  Pull Bowden cable -3- out of lock carrier trim.
–  Thread Bowden cable -2- out of guide -8--arrow c-.
–  Pull Bowden cable together with grommet -3- out of vehicle.
–  Remove bolts -5-.
–  Pull towing bracket -1- in a parallel movement out of longitudinal members.
 
Installing
   

Removing and installing towing bracket

–  Installation is carried out in reverse order.
  DANGER!
The bolts -4- function as plugs and seal the passenger compartment against exhaust fumes, and must without exception be installed.
Ensure that grommet -3- on Bowden cable is properly secured in cross panel.
–  Perform functional check after installation of towing bracket.
Assembly overview - Bowden cable
1 -  Release lever In the interior 2 -  Frame In lock carrier trim   3 -  Grommet In cross pane ...

Removing and installing Bowden cable
Removing   WARNING It is not permissible to loosen bolts other than those specified. ...

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Front camera for assist systems
Removing and installing front camera for driver assist systems Removing –  Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers. –  If ignition key is present, disengage in position ...

General notes
Mobile online services are available only in conjunction with a radio/RNS -RX1-. For vehicles equipped with a telephone, the telephone functions are integrated into the emergency call module control unit and communication unit -J949-. ...

Parking
Fig. 157 On the screen: static orientation lines for the parking space behind the vehicle First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Overview of the orientation aid The displayed green area ends on the road around 2 metres behind the vehicle. Meaning of the ori ...

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