Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing bonnet lock, RHD vehicle
| Special tools and workshop equipment
required |
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Torque wrench -V.A.G 1331- |
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Remove Bowden cable on mounting bracket
→ Chapter |
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Disconnect connector for bonnet contact switch. |
Note
| The connector is secured next to the right headlight. |
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Remove bolts -3- from lock carrier and
remove bonnet lock -1- upwards
-arrow a-. |
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Unclip retainer -5- from bonnet lock. |
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Slightly remove retainer -5- from
bonnet lock -1--arrow b- and unhook cable
-4--arrow c-. |
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Remove microswitch -6- from bonnet
lock. |
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Hook in cable -5--arrow a- and clip
retainer -4- into bonnet lock
-1--arrow b-. |
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Install microswitch -6- in bonnet lock
-arrow c-. |
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Insert bonnet lock -1- into lock
carrier -arrow d-. |
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Connect connector for bonnet contact switch
-6-. |
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Install Bowden cable on mounting bracket
→ Chapter. |
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Adjust bonnet lock
→ Chapter. |
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Before closing bonnet, check function of release lever and cable. |
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Bonnet lock
→ Chapter „Assembly overview - Bowden cable“ |
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removing
Torque wre ...
Removing
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Tighten release lever -1- and unlock
bonnet.
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Insert a small screwdrive ...
Other materials:
Repairing suspension strut
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Torque wrench -V.A.G 1332-
Spring compressor -V.A.G 1752/1-
Spring retainer -V.A.G 1752/4-
Shock absorber set -T10001-
Commercially available ratchet handle ...
Notes to repairs on refrigerant circuit
WARNING
When working on the refrigerant circuit, observe
generally applicable safety rules and the Regulations
for Pressure Tanks.
Caution
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Undercoated areas, body overview indicating differing coat thicknesses
Note
Undercoating (stone-chipping protection) applied during repair work
must be identical in appearance and thickness to the original
undercoating.
Water drainage holes must remain clear.
All threaded studs and welded nuts with metric ...
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