Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Safety precautions when working on cooling system
| Risk of scalding due to hot coolant |
| The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is hot. Hot
steam/hot coolant can escape - risk of scalding. |
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Wear protective gloves. |
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Release pressure by covering cap of coolant expansion tank with a
cloth and opening it carefully. |
Risk of injury due to unsecured test and measuring equipment
If a front passenger airbag is triggered during an accident,
unsecured test and measuring equipment can become dang ...
Risk of injury due to electric shock
The ignition system is under high-voltage when the engine is
running. Touching the ignition system may result in an electric shock.
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Other materials:
Removing and installing Bowden cable
Removing
WARNING
It is not permissible to loosen bolts other than
those specified.
Also, it is not permissible to perform any repair
work other than described ...
Removing and installing 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.
Removal and installation are illustrated for 4-door vehicles.
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Assembly overview - toothed belt, engine codes CPTA, CHPA, CZEA, CZDA
1 -
Toothed belt
Before removing, mark direction of rotation with chalk or
felt-tipped marker pen.
Check for wear
Removing
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Installing (adjusting valve timing), CPTA, CZEA
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