Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Uprated shock absorbers and coil springs
| Diving or dipping of the rear end between pulling vehicle
and trailer can be avoided with the use of uprated shock
absorbers and coil springs on the rear axle. These shock
absorbers and springs can also be retrofitted in many cases by a
Volkswagen workshop, unless of course they were installed
ex-factory. For allocation of the shocks and springs refer to
→ Electronic parts catalogue “ETKA”. |
| Diving or dipping and trailer snaking can also be avoided
with stabilisation aids that can be procured in most European
countries via Volkswagen dealerships and also installed by them. |
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| Notes on operation and driving |
 Note
| It is essential that the notes on operation and driving,
which can be found in the operating instructions of your
vehicle, are read and observed. |
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Since higher demands are placed on the engine cooling system
when a trailer is being towed, the cooling system is uprated in
conjunction with factory fitted towing at ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing front side window
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles and leather gloves.
Note
To cut out the front side window, use the wire reel -VAS 6452/1-.
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Pull trim strip (if fitted) out of seal.
Protect surr ...
Removing and installing bulbs for cornering light -L148-/-L149-
Note
Left cornering light bulb -L148- and right cornering light
bulb -L149- are only fitted on gas discharge headlights.
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right ...
2-pack wash primer
Designation:
2-pack wash primer -LLS MAX 230 M1-, olive-green (250 ml)
Issued 12.2013
Product description
The 2-pack wash primer -LLS MAX 230 M1- is a zinc
chromate-free ...
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