Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: 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 the vehicle could be damaged when driving. Volkswagen therefore recommends that the protective coating on the underside of the vehicle and on the running gear should be checked regularly and repaired if necessary.
CAUTION
- Never apply underseal or anti-corrosion coatings to the exhaust pipes, catalytic converter, heat shields or other vehicle components that become hot.
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 loc ...
Cleaning the engine compartment
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The engine compartment of any motor vehicle is a hazardous
area .
The engine compartment should be cleaned by a qual ...
Other materials:
Removing and installing bracket for roof grab handle
Note
Removal and installation is described for the left front
bracket for roof grab handle. Follow same instructions for the
remaining brackets for roof grab handle as appropriate.
Special tools and workshop equipment
requ ...
Removing and installing tail light bulb -M2-/-M4-
Note
Removal and installation are described for the left side.
Removal and installation on the right side are carried out in
the same way.
Removing
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Turn light switch to “0” position.
...
Releasing gas and draining front gas-filled shock absorbers, DCC shock
absorbers
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Clamp gas-filled shock absorber vertically in vice.
WARNING
Safety goggles must be worn when drilling.
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Drill a 3 mm hole -A ...
