Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Unlocking the tailgate manually
Fig. 212 In the tailgate: opening the warning triangle holder
Fig. 213 In the luggage compartment: unlocking the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings- If necessary, fold the backrest of the rear bench seat forwards.
- Remove items of luggage so that you can reach the tailgate from the inside.
- Turn the screw of the warning triangle holder 90° in the direction of the arrow.
- Open the warning triangle holder and take out the warning triangle.
- Fold the key bit out of the vehicle key.
- Insert the key bit in the tailgate opening and press the release lever in the direction of the arrow. At the same time, push the tailgate out until it opens.
Locking the front passenger door and rear doors manually
Fig. 210 In the end face of the right-hand
door: manual lock covered by a rubber seal
Fig. 211 Manually locking the vehicle with
the vehicle key
First read and observe the introductory informa ...
Unlocking the selector lever lock manually
Fig. 214 Removing the cover of the gearshift
gate
Fig. 215 Unlocking the selector lever lock
manually (Variant A) and (Variant B)
First read and observe the introductory information
and safe ...
Other materials:
Lifting the vehicle with the jack
Fig. 224 Jacking points
Fig. 225 Vehicle jack at the rear left-hand
side of the vehicle
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warningsThe jack may be applied only at the jacking points shown
(markings on the body) . Always use the jacking point closest to the wheel ...
Removing and installing lumbar support adjustment motor
-V125-/-V126-/-V129-/-V130-
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Special pop rivet pliers -V.A.G 1753B-
Hand drill
Safety goggles
...
Removing and installing rear lid seal
In the factory a sealant is applied to the rear lid seal, the seal is fitted
to the body flange and then rolled on.
Note
When the seal is removed, the sealant on the inside of the seal will
be spread and the flanks will be bent out slightly. If the seal is then
refitted, sealing and fir ...
