Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Routing and securing wiring

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Mark lines prior to removal to prevent them from being interchanged and to ensure that they are fitted in their original positions. This applies for fuel, hydraulic and vacuum lines as well as lines for activated charcoal filter system and electrical wiring. Where necessary, make sketches or take photographs.

Due to the limited space in the engine compartment, it is important to ensure that there is adequate clearance to any moving or hot components to avoid damage to lines and wiring.

Contact corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable fasteners (bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) are used. Therefore, only fastening elements with a special surface ...

Battery

Battery - general notes Note All instructions and notes regarding this chapter are available under → Electrical Syste ...

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Battery with »enhanced« colour indicator
This is a maintenance-free battery with liquid electrolyte (wet battery). Caution No stickers may be removed and do not replenish with distilled water. Only perform a visual check. Refer to ...

General repair notes
To ensure flawless and successful gearbox repairs, the greatest care and cleanliness as well as the use of good and proper tools are essential. Of course, the basic rules for safety also apply during repair work. A number of genera ...

Changing a wheel
Fig. 226 Changing a wheel: removing the wheel bolts with the screwdriver handle First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsRemoving the wheel Read the checklist. Loosen the wheel bolts. Jack up the vehicle. Using the hexagonal socket in the scr ...