Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing towing bracket
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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:
Front camera for assist systems
Removing and installing front camera for
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Removing
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Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
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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-.
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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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Assembly overview - Bowden cable
Removing and installing Bowden cable