Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual: Checklist

Volkswagen Golf Owners Manual / Cleaning and maintenance / In the engine compartment / Preparation for working in the engine compartment / Checklist

The following steps should always be carried out in the specified order before working in the engine compartment :

Park the vehicle on a level and stable surface.
Depress and hold the brake pedal until the engine has stopped.
Switch on the electronic parking brake Braking, stopping and parking Brakes Parking .
Select the neutral position or move the selector lever to P Changing gear Changing gear Automatic gearbox see Automatic gearbox_0 Automatic gearbox see Changing gear_0 Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox see Changing gear_0 Manual gearbox .
Stop the engine and remove the key from the ignition Starting and stopping the engine Engine and ignition Ignition see Engine and ignition_0 .
Allow the engine to cool sufficiently.
Children and other people should be kept well away from the engine compartment.
Ensure that the vehicle cannot roll away unexpectedly.

WARNING

Ignoring any of the items on this important safety checklist can lead to severe injuries.

Always follow the instructions in the checklist and observe the general safety procedures.

Preparing the vehicle for working in the engine compartment

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings ...

Opening and closing the bonnet

Fig. 190 In the footwell on the driver side: lever for releasing the bonnet Fig. 191 Release lever for opening the bonnet above the radiator grille First read and observe the introductory info ...

Other materials:

Disconnecting and connecting battery, vehicles without 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 ...

Perform guarantee test
WARNING It is not permissible to test or charge batteries whose colour indicator is light yellow. Do not slave/jump start the vehicle! Danger of explosion when checking and charging ...

Assembly overview - suspension strut, upper suspension link
1 - Spring seat Note correct installation position 2 - Shock absorber Different versions are possible. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue “ETKA”. 3 - Bolt ...