Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Renewing trim elements, bonded trim elements
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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| Cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628- |
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| Hot air blower -V.A.G 1416- |
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-DH 009 100 A2- |
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-LSE 020 100 A3- |
Note
| The trim element cannot be removed without causing damage to the
element. |
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Remove clamping washers -2- on inner
side of alloy wheel. |
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Heat outer side of trim element -1-
with hot air blower -V.A.G 1416-. |
 Caution
| Use only low heat on tyres and alloy wheels (do not
overheat). |
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Release trim element -1- on inner side
of alloy wheel using wedge -3409-. |
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Grasp under a corner on the outside and pull trim element
-1- forcefully off alloy wheel. |
Note
| Cut back adhesive PUR beads on alloy wheel. |
| Residual material is used as a bonding base for the new trim
element. |
| The new trim element can be installed immediately. |
| These alloy wheels are fitted with exchangeable trim elements.
Follow these instructions during installation. |
| Ensure bonding surfaces in alloy wheel and trim element are free of
dust and grease. |
| Clean bonding surfaces with silicone remover -LSE 020 100 A3-. |
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Apply 1K window adhesive -DH 009 100 A2- to bonding surfaces
-arrows- using cartridge gun -V.A.G 1628-. |
| Adhesive bead: length = approx. 25 mm and diameter = approx. 10 mm. |
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Push trim element -2- forcefully into
alloy wheel -1-. |
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Secure trim element -2- on inner side
of alloy wheel -3- with clamping washers. |
| Minimum curing period: 3 hours at a minimum room temperature of
15°C. |
 WARNING
| Alloy wheel must be rebalanced
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These wheels are fitted with exchangeable trim elements.
Follow these instructions during installation.
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Checking seat belts
WARNING
The seat belt system must be inspected
systematically after every accident! If damage is
determined at any of the points to be checked, customer
must be informed regarding necessity of changing belt ...
Checklist
The following steps should always be carried out in the specified
order before working in the engine compartment :
Park the vehicle on a level and stable
surface.
Depress and hold the brake pedal until
the engine has stopped.
Switch on the electronic parking brake
Braki ...
Connecting vehicle diagnostic tester Golf Model Year 1998 - 2003
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Apply handbrake.
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Vehicles with automatic gearbox, move selector lever to
position “P” or “N”.
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Vehicles with manual gearbox, move gear lever to neutral
position.
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Renewing trim elements, bolted trim elements