Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: De-icing the door lock cylinders

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Cleaning and maintenance / Vehicle care and maintenance / Caring for and cleaning the vehicle exterior / 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

Do not use lock de-icers containing substances that dissolve grease, as this can cause the door lock cylinder to rust.

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:

Removing and installing dash panel vents
Special tools and workshop equipment required Front-end hook -3370 Removal wedge -3409 Removing ...

Checking condensation drainage
Checking – Remove right centre console trim in footwell → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68. – Carefully fold back floor covering in area of condensation drain hose so ...

Connections to valves for switches in the refrigerant circuit
WARNING Danger of freezing injuries. If refrigerant circuit has not been evacuated, refrigerant will escape. The refrigerant must be extracted before the va ...