Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing towing bracket
 Note
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Minor differences will be encountered on removal and
installation, depending on version. |
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For some versions the exhaust system may have to be
detached and the heat shield may have to be pushed aside. |
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Remove bumper cover
→ Chapter. |
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Pull off locking element -7- on release
lever -6--arrow a-. |
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Pull release lever -6- off Bowden cable
-2--arrow b-. |
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Pull Bowden cable -3- out of lock
carrier trim. |
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Thread Bowden cable -2- out of guide
-8--arrow c-. |
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Pull Bowden cable together with grommet -3-
out of vehicle. |
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Pull towing bracket -1- in a parallel
movement out of longitudinal members. |
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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. |
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| Ensure that grommet -3- on Bowden cable
is properly secured in cross panel. |
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Perform functional check after installation of towing bracket. |
1 -
Release lever
In the interior
2 -
Frame
In lock carrier trim
3 -
Grommet
In cross pane ...
Removing
WARNING
It is not permissible to loosen bolts other than
those specified.
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Other materials:
Changing bulbs in xenon headlights
Fig. 235 In the engine compartment: ① cover
in left-hand xenon headlight, ② cornering light, ③ turn signal, ④ side light and
daytime running light
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe front headlight does not need to be removed when changing
bu ...
Swellings in the tyre sidewall
A swelling in the sidewall of the tyre indicates that the
substructure of the carcass has been damaged.
Typical causes for such damage include, for example, driving
over kerbs at a sharp angle.
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Perform service test
Note
The print-out may vary depending on software version.
Observe the
→ operating manual of the battery tester with printerVAS 6161.
WARNING
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Assembly overview - Bowden cable
Removing and installing Bowden cable