Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Vehicle data sticker

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Running gear, axles, steering / Wheels, tyres, axle align / Wheel alignment / Vehicle data sticker

Explanation regarding “PR numbers” on vehicle data sticker

Various types of running gear are installed depending on engine and equipment level. These are identified by the PR numbers.

The PR numbers are critical in determining the wheel alignment specifications.

The running gear version fitted in the vehicle is indicated on the vehicle data sticker by the PR number for the front axle.

The vehicle data sticker can be found in the spare wheel well and in the service schedule.

Example of a vehicle data sticker

In this example the vehicle is equipped with sport running gear G03 -arrow-.

Wheel runout compensation

If run-out compensation is not performed, it is not possible to adjust toe-in correctly! The existing lateral run-out of the wheel must be comp ...

Checking maximum wheel lock

The maximum wheel lock is determined with the aid of the wheel alignment computer. – When the values for the maximum wheel lock lie out ...

Other materials:

Service interval display
Fig. 14 In the instrument cluster display, A: Service warning, B: Service due Fig. 15 Service information display in the infotainment system First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The service display is shown on the instrument cluster and in the inf ...

Overview of fitting locations - electrical and electronic components, standard seat, seat of type "ergo Aktiv"
1 - Massage control unit -J740- Removing and installing → Chapter Depends on equipment 2 - Seat heating element Heated seat cushion for driver seat -Z6 Heated seat cushion for front passenger seat -Z8 Depends on ...

Cleaning the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous area . The engine compartment should be cleaned by a qualified workshop. Corrosion protection could be removed and electrical components damaged if the com ...