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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Assembly overview - Bowden cable
Removing and installing Bowden cable