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 ...

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Assembly overview - rear window washer system, Golf
1 - High-level brake light 2 - Connection for washer fluid hose For rear window washer system. 3 - Spray jet Removing and installing → Chapter Adjusting ...

Removing and installing inner door handle
The inner door handle is clipped into trim panel. Note Removal and installation are described for the trim panel on driver side. Follow same instructions for the front passenger side as appropriate. Removi ...

Removing and installing coolant temperature sender -G62
Removing Engine cold – Briefly open cap of coolant expansion tank -arrow- in order to release residual pressure in the cooling system, then tighten the cap ...