Fig. 38 Open tailgate: handle recess for closing the tailgate
First read and observe the introductory information and safety warningsClosing the tailgate
Locking the tailgate
The vehicle will lock again automatically after approximately 120 seconds if you do not open one of the doors or the tailgate. This function prevents the vehicle from remaining unlocked if the unlocking button is pressed by mistake.
The tailgate can only be locked when it is properly closed and engaged.
WARNING
Serious injuries can occur if the tailgate is closed incorrectly or without due care and attention.Before closing the tailgate, check that the vehicle key is not in the luggage compartment.
Removing and installing right temperature flap control motor -V159-, LHD
vehicles
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle diagnostic tester
First carry out the following work:
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Switch off all electrical consumers.
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Volkswagen repair information
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings Volkswagen Service information and official Volkswagen
repair information can be purchased from the following addresses:
Customers in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa, Central and South America
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Factory fitted towing attachment
If the vehicle was supplied with a factory fitted towing
attachment, everything with regards to the technical and legal
requirements has already been taken care of.
It should be noted that from the start of 1988 a
»13-pin« trailer socke ...