Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Technical prerequisites

Preface

The contents of this guide are separated into two parts. The first part contains information and important notes on the subject of “Trailer operati ...

Factory fitted towing attachment

If the vehicle was supplied with a factory fitted towing attachment, everything with regards to the technical and legal requirements has already been taken care of. ...

Other materials:

Removing and installing battery, vehicles with high-voltage system
Special tools and workshop equipment required     Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331-   Torque wrench -V.A.G 1783- ...

Retrofitting a towing bracket
Fig. 108 Dimensions and attachment points for retrofitting a towing bracket First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Volkswagen recommends having the towing bracket retrofitted by a qualified workshop. The cooling system may need to be modified or heat shield ...

Wheel change, position of anti-theft wheel bolts for steel wheels
  Caution Adherence to position of anti-theft wheel bolts to tyre valve on steel wheels is vital.     Anti-theft wheel bolts may only be fitted on ...