Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Identification plates

Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual / Auxiliary heater / Technical data / General notes / Identification plates

There are different types of identification plates.

When the auxiliary heater is replaced, check the type plate and the duplicate plate and replace as necessary.

Identification plate on auxiliary heater

The date of first use is entered on the lower section of the data plate.

The year the unit was first brought into operation must be entered on the “Genuine part” identification plate.

Duplicate identification plate for auxiliary heater

In the engine compartment of the vehicle, there is a second (duplicate) identification plate attached to the right of the lock carrier (when looking in direction of travel). If there is any doubt concerning the type of the auxiliary heater, always observe the identification plate attached directly to the auxiliary heater.

Rules for cleanliness for working on the auxiliary heater and the fuel system

Thoroughly clean all connections and adjacent areas before disconnecting. Place parts that have been removed on a clean surface and cover ...

General repair instructions

– → Chapter „Safety precautions when working on high-voltage system“ Comply with notes. – Read self-diagno ...

Other materials:

Drink holders in the front centre console
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Overview of the front passenger side
Fig. 10 Overview of the front passenger side (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles Fig. 11 Dash panel near open front passenger door (left-hand drive vehicles). The controls are mirrored for right-hand drive vehicles Key for and : ...

Refrigerant line with restrictor
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