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:
Steering rack
To achieve the desired results when performing repairs on
the steering rack it is important to work with the greatest
possible care and cleanliness, and to use proper tools in good
condition. Also note the basic rules on safety when performing
repair pro ...
Assembly overview – special add-on parts, “R-Line”
1 -
Front bumper cover
“R Line”
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2 -
Emblems on radiator grille
“R Line”
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3 -
Rear lettering
“R Line”
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4&nb ...
Assembly overview - drive shaft, triple roller joint AAR3300i
1 -
Bolt
Renew after removing
Loosening and tightening
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Before fitting, clean the threads in the CV joint using a thread
tap.
200 Nm +180°
2 - ...
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