Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on the cooling system
| Risk of scalding by hot coolant |
| When the engine is warm, the cooling system is under pressure.
Danger of scalding due to steam and hot coolant. |
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Always wear safety gloves. |
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Always wear safety goggles. |
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Proceed as follows to release the pressure: cover the cap of the
coolant expansion tank with a cloth, and open it carefully. |
Risk of injury due to unexpected engine start
In vehicles with activated Start/Stop system, the engine may start
up unexpectedly. The status of the Start/Stop system is indicat ...
Risk of injury through insecure testing and measuring instruments
When the front passenger airbag is triggered in an accident,
insufficiently secured testing and measuring inst ...
Other materials:
Evacuation and charging valve with Schrader valve
Note
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- with 1/4" ratchet adapter -VAS
6234-
Appropriate insert -T10364- to remove Schrader valve core
→ Fig.
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Service port (soldered in)
...
Renewing rear bonded rubber bush for lower suspension link
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Tube for wheel bearing -3345-
Assembly tool -3348-
Thrust plate -VW 401-
Press tool -VW 411-
Press tool -VW 412-
Removing and installing to ...
Cavity sealing, overview of body
Cavity sealing, bottom view of body
Note
The indicated areas have been treated with cavity sealant and must
be resealed following repairs.
Cavity sealing, side view of body
Illustration ...
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