Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing underbody covers – petrol/diesel

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Note

The removal and installation procedures may have to be modified slightly depending on engine fitted.

Removing and installing underbody covers – petrol/diesel

Removing

–	Remove centre underbody panels → Chapter.

–	Release retaining tab and pull out front cover -2- or -5- in direction of travel backwards off catches.

–	Unscrew nuts -3-.

–	Remove underbody panel -1- or -4-.

Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal observing the following:

Specified torque

l	Nuts → Item

Assembly overview - underbody covers, hybrid vehicles

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