Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Rodent proofing

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Cleaning and maintenance / Vehicle care and maintenance / Accessories, modifications, repairs and renewal of parts / Rodent proofing

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings

Rodent proofing equipment is made up of special brushes and casings and impedes entry to the engine compartment by rodents when the bonnet is shut. This prevents damage caused to components by rodent bites.

NOTICE

If the engine is overloaded in vehicles with rodent proofing, there will be more heat generated in the engine compartment.

Never retrofit a towing bracket, gas discharge (xenon) headlights or an auxiliary heater. Otherwise the engine compartment may overheat which could cause significant damage to the vehicle.

Vehicle lifting points

Fig. 205 Lifting point at front for the lifting platform or vehicle jack Fig. 206 Lifting points at rear for the lifting platform or vehicle jack First read and observe the introductory inform ...

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Vehicles with multilink suspension
Removing – If fitted, remove rear left underbody trim → General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.66. – Remove rear tunnel cross-piece → General body repairs, exterior; ...

Checking pistons and cylinder bores
Checking piston – Using a micrometre, measure approx. 10 mm from the lower edge, perpendicular to the piston pin axis. Maximum deviation from nominal dimension: 0.04 mm ...

Checklist
Carry out the steps in the specified order : To ensure that the engine oil reading is correct, park the vehicle on a level surface with the engine at operating temperature. Switch off the engine and wait a few minutes for the engine oil to flow back into the sump. Open t ...