Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: De-icing the door lock cylinders
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
Volkswagen recommends the use of genuine Volkswagen spray with lubricating and anti-corrosive properties to de-ice the lock cylinders.
NOTICE
Care of rubber seals
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The rubber seals on the doors, windows etc. will seal
better, remain flexible and last longer if they are treated at regul ...
Underseal
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The underside of the vehicle is coated to protect it
from corrosion and damage. The protective coating on the underside of ...
Other materials:
Mechanically positioned ball coupling
Fig. 107 Swivelling out the ball coupling
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings In the rear bumper there is a ball coupling for the towing
bracket which can be swivelled out when needed. The ball coupling cannot be removed.
Swivelling out the ball coupli ...
Gaskets, seals
After removing gaskets and seals, always inspect contact
surface of housing or shaft for burrs resulting from removal or
for other signs of damage.
Before installing seals, lightly oil outer diameter and
half-fill space between sea ...
Contact corrosion
Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable connecting
elements (screws, bolts, nuts, washers, etc.) are used.
For this reason, only connecting elements with a special
surface coating are fitted in the vehicle.
Moreover, c ...
