Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Areas exposed to stone chipping
Body areas exposed to stone chipping
Note| The marked areas are exposed to stone chipping. |
| When sanding these areas, note thicknesses of the paint structure and avoid sanding through. This is the only way to ensure long-term corrosion protection. |
| – | It is recommended to carefully sand the marked area by hand to avoid “sanding through” the cathodic dip primer. |
| Body overview, 2-door |
Note| The marked areas are exposed to stone chipping. |
| When sanding these areas, note thicknesses of the paint structure and avoid sanding through. This is the only way to ensure long-term corrosion protection. |
| – | It is recommended to carefully sand the marked area by hand to avoid “sanding through” the cathodic dip primer. |
| Body overview, 4-door |
Structure of factory finish, clear coat
Clear coat, 2-door
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Clear coat
Only the coloured areas of the body receive a clear coat.
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Masking areas
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Other materials:
Disconnecting and connecting battery, vehicles with high-voltage system
Caution
Observe the following instructions and precautions
on safety when working on pyrotechnic components:
Contrary to the following description, the battery
must be disconnected ...
Removing and installing connection for external multimedia devices, in the
front armrest compartment
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Removal wedge -3409-
Removing
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Switch off ignition and all electrical consumers.
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Removing and installing washer fluid reservoir
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Drip tray
Note
Removal and installation of washer fluid reservoirs with
headlight washer system are described. Removal and installation
of washer f ...