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
De-icing the door lock cylinders
Cleaning the engine compartmentRemoving and installing water deflector
Note
Removal and installation are described only for the left side.
Removal and installation of the right side are similar.
Removing
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Starting at bottom end, pull water deflector
-1- out of clip -3- and retaining
strip -2-.
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Assembly overview - selector mechanism, manufacturer ZF
1 -
Handle with selector cover
Do not remove handle without reason. Emergency release from position
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Removing and installing
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Moving push button to installation positio ...
Flat spots caused by storage or handling
What is a flat spot?
The terms flat area and flats are also used for the term
flat spot.
Flat spots caused by storage or handling also cause
vibration in the same way as incorrectly balanced wheels do. It
is import ...